09-05-2013, 10:53 PM
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I guess maybe I really should have kept my mouth shut. I just thought it was bad advice to tell a guy with only one rod not to try something simply because of a one click difference in rod size. The attempt at humor just came across as something many of the cocky posters over on UOTF might come up with.[/quote]
The thing is, those guys(UTOF) will put their money where their mouth is.
You might think it's cocky, they're telling it like it is.
The attempt at humor was obvious to most, apparently it went over your head. And no offense to Jeremy, but how long do you think he's been fly fishing?
Apparently you've never fished for carp in Utah or Idaho, but a 5 wt. is not a good choice for that species. It can be used and if it's the only rod you own it'll have to suffice. If you can afford it, 6 is the smallest for that fish I would go, and I've been at this for a hell of a long time.
Sportsmen/women will use what will bring the fish in the quickest without the lactic acid buildup found by overplaying them.
So an 8 weight is the perfect rod for carp and others of that size.
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I guess maybe I really should have kept my mouth shut. I just thought it was bad advice to tell a guy with only one rod not to try something simply because of a one click difference in rod size. The attempt at humor just came across as something many of the cocky posters over on UOTF might come up with.[/quote]
The thing is, those guys(UTOF) will put their money where their mouth is.
You might think it's cocky, they're telling it like it is.
The attempt at humor was obvious to most, apparently it went over your head. And no offense to Jeremy, but how long do you think he's been fly fishing?
Apparently you've never fished for carp in Utah or Idaho, but a 5 wt. is not a good choice for that species. It can be used and if it's the only rod you own it'll have to suffice. If you can afford it, 6 is the smallest for that fish I would go, and I've been at this for a hell of a long time.
Sportsmen/women will use what will bring the fish in the quickest without the lactic acid buildup found by overplaying them.
So an 8 weight is the perfect rod for carp and others of that size.
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