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Fly Fish Ohio's 2009 Great 2- Weight Shoot-Out | Mystic M-Series

Posted by Tyler Brewton · September 26, 2017

The Mystic M273-2 has been named the winner of Fly Fish Ohio’s 2009 Great 2-Weight Shoot-Out!

Their panel of experts awarded our 2-weight rod the highest combined score in the competition with an “amazing” 4.45 points out of a possible five. The reviewers fished 22 fly rods from eleven manufacturers with a variety of reels and lines and a range of conditions. Reviewer Paul Feldman says:

“There’s no question in my mind that I would leave the fly rod fairy a few brown trout scales for the Mystic M273-2. As an amateur rod builder and a tackle freak, the quality and craftsmanship that this rod displays is the equal of any rod I have ever seen. The fact that it also delightful to cast and fish with is almost too good to be true!”

Fly Fish Ohio is an online treasure trove of fly fishing advice, gear reviews and stories serving the Midwest and beyond. The award-winning site is brought to you by self-proclaimed “fanatics” whose goal is to help you “find your own bit of paradise” on the water.

Our thanks to the folks at Fly Fish Ohio and their reviewers for their glowing recommendation as well as their well-documented time, effort and methodology.

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Mid Current Review: Mystic Tremor Salt Water 8-Weight

Posted by Tyler Brewton · September 26, 2017

“Saltwater aficionados will appreciate the slightly over-sized line guides (both the gauge and diameter), but bear in mind that this is a light-weight rod built to handle more challenging small-to-mid-size permit, bonefish, jack, barracuda and snapper. My #8 even took a little unexpected abuse when I was caught off guard and unintentionally high-sticked a smallish jack. The rod survived, and I got a quick refresher on how not to handle a fly rod when fishing from a dock.

Rod designers and builders have been after the holy grail of rod dynamics for a long time: making that 4-piece feel and act like a one-piece. These days, several manufacturers have attained this goal, Mystic being one of them”

Mystic Waters Review M 693-4 M-Series Fly Rod

Posted by Tyler Brewton · September 26, 2017

“With the mutual business name of Mystic, it seems like we might have a nice fit and I have been wanting to put one of these rods to the test. My first impression of the rod on looks alone was very good.

Mystic M 693-4 fly rod seems to have something with the 9′ 3″ length”

Fly Fishing Colorado Reviews Mystic M693 Fly Rod

Posted by Tyler Brewton · September 26, 2017

“If you are looking for a powerhouse 6 wt fly rod without paying premium prices, the Mystic M-Series M693-4 is it. I would definitely give this rod a thumbs up”.

“All Mystic rods are covered by a lifetime warranty, for the original owner. The warranty does not cover loss of gear, misuse, neglect or normal wear. There is a $50 handling charge if you need to use the warranty for a rod.

If you are looking for a powerhouse 6 wt rod without paying premium prices, the M693-4 is it. I would definitely give this rod a thumbs up.”

Gink and Gasonline Review of the Mystic 3WT Switch Rod

Posted by Tyler Brewton · September 26, 2017

“The Mystic M-3113-4 is my Goldilocks rod. It’s just right. The quality of this rod struck me as soon as I took it out of the tube. It is very nicely finished and the reel seat hardware is nicer than what comes on some rods that cost twice what the Mystic does”.

“Fishing switch rods has put me on fish I was missing before. They have allowed me to reach water that was off limits, fish deep runs more effectively and manage drifts like never before. I even got Kent turned on to two handers, which he previously had little interest in. The results speak for themselves. Switch rods have definitely changed the way I fish for trout.”