09-30-2014, 08:45 PM
I personally use SIX weight (3 or 4 to be precise). But I fish a 6 wt for 30lb Carp.
Like Tubedud said, go too light and you will still catch fish but you "might" have to play them longer. This matters if you are fishing C&R or if you want to catch lotsa fish as it is time consuming.
I can totally understand an 8 wt IF you plan on casting big meaty flies, or is the wind condition is brutal.
I don't cast big flies so I stick with a Six. I still catch big fish[
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Also, fishing from a Pontoon, you could get by with a shorter rod. My choice is a 7' 9" with give in the tip, but backbone to muscle.
Lobina and Tubedud master some incredible "PROVEN" flies. This is their style and it sure works for them.
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Like Tubedud said, go too light and you will still catch fish but you "might" have to play them longer. This matters if you are fishing C&R or if you want to catch lotsa fish as it is time consuming.
I can totally understand an 8 wt IF you plan on casting big meaty flies, or is the wind condition is brutal.
I don't cast big flies so I stick with a Six. I still catch big fish[
].Also, fishing from a Pontoon, you could get by with a shorter rod. My choice is a 7' 9" with give in the tip, but backbone to muscle.
Lobina and Tubedud master some incredible "PROVEN" flies. This is their style and it sure works for them.
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