01-06-2013, 04:55 PM
I don't agree totally. I started off odds, but I was lucky enough to get a sample of everything. I do think there is a difference in a 4, 5 and 6.
I don't take a 5 wt to Strawberry, but a 5 on Deer Creek is fine.
Length doesn't matter much to me as I can cast almost a full line with a 7' or a 10' (practice a lot). However a 10' and longer are nice for several changing currents in rivers.
For me, ACTION is the key. You will read all thee time where a particular model shines in one weight but sucks in another. Example is BIIx, many hate the 5 wt version but absolutely love the 6.
When I hit a river, I like to know what the BIGGEST fish is that comes out of there, that tells me what rod to take, that and what flies I will be chucking. Although undergunning can be fun, it also can kill. I look forward to catching the same fish several times.
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I don't take a 5 wt to Strawberry, but a 5 on Deer Creek is fine.
Length doesn't matter much to me as I can cast almost a full line with a 7' or a 10' (practice a lot). However a 10' and longer are nice for several changing currents in rivers.
For me, ACTION is the key. You will read all thee time where a particular model shines in one weight but sucks in another. Example is BIIx, many hate the 5 wt version but absolutely love the 6.
When I hit a river, I like to know what the BIGGEST fish is that comes out of there, that tells me what rod to take, that and what flies I will be chucking. Although undergunning can be fun, it also can kill. I look forward to catching the same fish several times.
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