Eric, I use a 9wt for steelies because that's what I have but I would prefer an 8wt a little lighter and most of the people I fish with use an 8. A 9 would be good if you want a rod for both steelies and salmon.
MHO Jackie [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > From: "Eric Meredith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2003/04/02 Wed PM 10:33:28 CST > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [VFB] Redington Fly Rod > > I'm looking at buying a Redington Red Start fly rod. I already have a 3 > weight and like it. But I want a bigger rod to fish for steelhead, salmon > and pike. So I'm looking at a 9 or 10 weight with a fighting butt. The guy > at the fly shop said I should probably go with a 9 because I will be able to > cast with it better a 10 may be overdoing it. Does anybody have any input > on this? > > Eric Meredith > http://fishparadise.tripod.com > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
