01-13-2004, 12:52 PM
[cool][size 1]That lovely little Loomis should work well on most trout up there, in small lakes. I don't know how large and stout you are, but I would suspect that unless you could try out for the Green Bay Packers that you will appreciate the lighter rod for a full day of fishing.[/size]
[size 1]The only limitations on that stick are that you can't throw a lot of line...or big flies...especially in the breeze. But, again in a float tube, you can usually position yourself within easy casting distance from rising fish, without spooking them.[/size]
[size 1]If you plan to do some sunken line fishing, especially with larger patterns...like wooly buggers or zonkers...you will probably want to add at least a six weight to your collection. If you expand to fishing bass or larger trout...like coastal steelhead...then you can move up to an 8 or 9 weight.[/size]
[size 1]The keys are always 1. What size fish can you expect? 2. How far will you have to cast? 3. What size flies will you be throwing? 4. Will you have to be casting while it is windy?[/size]
[size 1]If you are making short, delicate presentations to small trout, with small dries, the Loomis will be ideal. As soon as you increase the distance, the size of the flies or the fish, you will need more rod to get the job done...especially if you have to punch casts into the wind.[/size]
[size 1]By the way, what reel and line are you balancing up your outfit with?[/size]
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[size 1]The only limitations on that stick are that you can't throw a lot of line...or big flies...especially in the breeze. But, again in a float tube, you can usually position yourself within easy casting distance from rising fish, without spooking them.[/size]
[size 1]If you plan to do some sunken line fishing, especially with larger patterns...like wooly buggers or zonkers...you will probably want to add at least a six weight to your collection. If you expand to fishing bass or larger trout...like coastal steelhead...then you can move up to an 8 or 9 weight.[/size]
[size 1]The keys are always 1. What size fish can you expect? 2. How far will you have to cast? 3. What size flies will you be throwing? 4. Will you have to be casting while it is windy?[/size]
[size 1]If you are making short, delicate presentations to small trout, with small dries, the Loomis will be ideal. As soon as you increase the distance, the size of the flies or the fish, you will need more rod to get the job done...especially if you have to punch casts into the wind.[/size]
[size 1]By the way, what reel and line are you balancing up your outfit with?[/size]
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