RICK,
With due respects to Jimmy...I have to disagree with him that there ain't any difference between a 5 wt. & a 6 wt. rod... I can comfortable cast larger Flies with my 6wt. that would bow my 5wt. to the point I'd be afraid it would exploded. I cast larger Streamers/Bucktails..up to #2 with my 6wt. while the biggest streamers/Bucktails i will ever attempt on my 5wts. are # 8s.. I also use my 6wt. set up for nymphing on the "Half Pounder" variety of Steelhead and there's no way in H*LL I'd go after Steelhead with my 5wt....the fight would last forever & I'd probally fight the steelhead to death trying to land them on my 5wt. in Small streams or Rivers I rarely use my 6wt. I mostly work those waters with my 4 wts. & 5 wts... however, the 6wt. is always in the truck in case i locate to "home' of a large Trout that needs to be feed a "Meat & Potatoes" fly...
As to rod length...the extra 6 inches you mention can save your butt alot of the time. You can cast further with the extra length. Dapping is nicer as you are somewhat further from the intended "Victim". I use my 3 wt. 7 1/2 ft. stick alot more then the 7 ft. version. Should you find yourself fishing in tight, brushy quarters, you simply hold the rod up near the stripper guide & you've just converted your 7 1/2 ft into a 6 ft. stick... a very handy & cool trick i learned from Lefty Kreh years ago...
No ill will intended towards JIMMY...just my humble Oppinion on the subjects...
DEAN...
Richard Zieger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
What real difference does it make if you have a 5 wt or a 6 wt rod?Also is there a lot of difference between a 7 ft and a 7ft 6 inch rod?Take your shots to inform me.Rick
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