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In a message dated 2/11/2006 17:11:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've been thinking about building one more fly rod, I'm pretty sure its going to be 8' 6" 2 pc. but other than that I'm confused I've seened the same size rod listed for line weights from 3,4,5, and 6 weights and actions listed from moderate,moderate fast and fast action. Anybody have any thoughts, coments or questions . Ed Where are you fishing and what are you going to be
fishing for? My rods are in a fairly narrow range of weight.. I have 5, 6
and 8 weights. They range from 7 1/2 foot(5 and 6 wgt)to 9 1/2 foot 8
wgt. Two are 4 piece( 5 and 8) The rest are two piece. All but
one are graphite, one is fiberglass. I've built all but two myself.
One I got in a rod swap. The other I bought because I needed a 4 piece 8
wgt to take with me to Guam in a hurry. All are moderate action but the
one I got in the rod swap and that's a fast action.
I know there's always a lot of discussion about what a
suitable weight rod is for such and such a species. If your planning on
fishing just for trout on small to medium streams then you might want to
consider a 3 or 4 wgt. If you're like me and fish for a variety of
species, then a 5 or 6 weight would be a better choice.
How good a caster are you? What's the action on the fly
rods you're using now? A moderate action is more forgiving of bad casting
habits, that's why I like them. They take longer to load than a fast
action.
I use the 4 piece 5 wgt most of the time. On any given
trip to my local creek, I can be fishing for sunnies, trout or bass. If I
going lake or large river fishing I take the 9 foot 6 wgt.
The 8 wgt is mainly reserved for salt water or when I'm fishing for
pike. My $0.02.
Jerry C
"All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia."
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