Re: [VFB] Fly Rod question

[J&A Burbank]

Chuck,      I think a 3wt is ideal for your smaller fish. You'll enjoy catching them a lot more then on your 8wt. I use my 3wt for most of my fishing and without a doubt it's my favorite rod. Lerning to cast it won't be tough it just takes a lighter touch and your arm will thank you at the end of the day.   Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Alexander To: vfb@troutnet.com Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 10:33 PM Subject: [VFB] Fly Rod question Folks: Being new to flyfishing.. I have two rods and reels.. One is an elcheapo Wally World Shakespeare,8 ft rod, that is a 5 weight, and it has 5 wt flat line.... The other is an 8-9 weight, and I put front tapered #8 line on it... I know that an 8-9 is huge for Bluegill fishing, but it is the one I am used to, cause my son uses my 5 wt... Should I buy a 2-3 weight, and relearn to cast it, or keep the 8-9 since I am pretty accurate with it now, and am used to it...I have gotten comfortable with it, but would I have a much better fishing experience, if I went to a lighter rod???? Thanks, Chuck