09-05-2013, 08:19 PM
[quote TylerKunz]As far as a newb using a 5wt, I wouldn't reccomend it. On account of they haven't fought a fish that big (I'm guessing) and may not know how to handle such a strong fish yet. So why risk breaking their brand new rod they got for Christmas when you can buy a cheap 8wt and be safe![/quote]
Hey if you're still talking about me I wish I received fly rods for Christmas, that way I don't have to pay for them. [
] The biggest fish I've caught was a 24" tiger trout down south and he put up one hell of a fight on a float tube. As for buying an 8wt I feel no need to even buy a cheap one. I hardly go after fish that would require one so that's why I asked about a 5wt. Hell I could try it on my 2wt...yeah right. Maybe I'll look into buying a 6wt and call it good.
P.S. I bet my Barbie pole would kick some serious fishy arse! [
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Hey if you're still talking about me I wish I received fly rods for Christmas, that way I don't have to pay for them. [
] The biggest fish I've caught was a 24" tiger trout down south and he put up one hell of a fight on a float tube. As for buying an 8wt I feel no need to even buy a cheap one. I hardly go after fish that would require one so that's why I asked about a 5wt. Hell I could try it on my 2wt...yeah right. Maybe I'll look into buying a 6wt and call it good. P.S. I bet my Barbie pole would kick some serious fishy arse! [
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