05-29-2010, 02:31 PM
Osprey has good advise and I would go with the 10 wt rod if you have it. I was targeting smaller fish on a smaller river when I caught them with the 8 wt. I was using 12 lb leaders both times. That is the strongest line I will use with an 8 wt rod. I'd rather break my line than the rod.
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