> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gary Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [VFB] rod/line wt > > > > I have a 5 wt St. Croix that I use a 5wt DT on. If I use a WF > on the same rod, I go to a 6wt line. A 5wt DT loads the rod nicely, but a 6wt WF seems to load the rod better than a 5wt WF . Not sure why. Gary
The 6wt WF will load the rod better (actually, quicker- maybe or maybe not better) than the 5wt DT or a 5wt WF. The 6wt WF ( 160 grains) has more grains in the head and will therefore flex the rod more than either the 5 wt (140 grains) WF or DT . Look at the configuration of the WF and DT heads on the url below. You can see why the WF loads the rod quicker. http://www.3m.com/us/home_leisure/scianglers/about_lines_designing.jhtml However, just 'cause the rod loads quickly does not mean it will ultimately cast better. I have a 3wt and a 4wt rod that perform better with DT lines than with WF lines. And I know that there are reasons for overloading, but the name brand rods, and I am not just talking the big buck guys, have the tolerances worked out pretty well. You are usually better off going with the line that is rated for the rod. Of course, the management in no way endorse the opinions of this author !! :-) JG
