10-11-2008, 04:58 PM
A 5/6 would be a good all around rod...it is the FLEX that you want to be concerned with.
Don't go too stiff, that will break tippet. A mid flex is a good choice. I use my 5 wt on waters with smaller fish and it is still sensitive enough to feel 2".
As far as CLOSE areas...I probably roll cast more than anything because of that. Learn a good roll cast "JOAN WULFF" and it won't matter what is behind you.
One thing, the LINE is as important as the fly....usually the line that comes in combos leaves much to be desired, that is why I shy away from combos.
As far as breaking off, MONO does get brittle with age and lights. I only use Fluorocarbon. Problem there is pick all waist up as it doesn't break down. Plus it is much stronger than mono for a smaller diameter.
Try a SURGEON'S LOOP for attaching fly. Keep loop small however. This allows you to use larger tippet, but still get movement out of the fly.
Final note...a 4 weight would be more suited to what you fish for, but nothing wrong with a 5. And I agree, those high mountain TROUT fight dang good for their size!
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Don't go too stiff, that will break tippet. A mid flex is a good choice. I use my 5 wt on waters with smaller fish and it is still sensitive enough to feel 2".
As far as CLOSE areas...I probably roll cast more than anything because of that. Learn a good roll cast "JOAN WULFF" and it won't matter what is behind you.
One thing, the LINE is as important as the fly....usually the line that comes in combos leaves much to be desired, that is why I shy away from combos.
As far as breaking off, MONO does get brittle with age and lights. I only use Fluorocarbon. Problem there is pick all waist up as it doesn't break down. Plus it is much stronger than mono for a smaller diameter.
Try a SURGEON'S LOOP for attaching fly. Keep loop small however. This allows you to use larger tippet, but still get movement out of the fly.
Final note...a 4 weight would be more suited to what you fish for, but nothing wrong with a 5. And I agree, those high mountain TROUT fight dang good for their size!
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