J.Roland 7′6″ Fly Rod Review
J.Roland Rods 7′6″ 3/4 wt. Little Bushkill
Appropriately named the Little Bushkill, it is a perfect small stream rod with enough backbone to handle the unexpected brutes you hope to run into.
I thought this would be a great rod setup for the Credit and the like. I was right. Handling the dries with pinpoint accuracy and enough power to throw around the weighted nymphs 
when called upon.
At 7′ 6", its perfect for tight situations. Many times I was thankful of its stoutness when bushwhacking and casting under heavily treed banks. I used a light weight reel loaded with 4wt line and it balanced out perfectly.
You could go with a short 2wt, but in my opinion this rod set up gives you a little more versatility.
The components of this rod are all top notch. Blank: Batson 7′6" 3 pc. 3/4 weight matt black finish, Guides: PacBay titanium with silicon carbide insert on the stripping guide, Reel seat: Struble slideband, nickel silver hardware with teak insert. Heavy guage aluminum rod tube and rod sock included.
I had this rod out a dozen or so times trying all kinds of flies in all kinds of situations in the conditions it was meant to be fished. It didn’t disappoint.
A very nice setup that casts beautifully and at a cost of only $285 US. Next time your thinking of a new rod purchase, give Jack a call at J. Roland Rods, (973) 625-8567.
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