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I have always wondered what the differences are in putting different weight lines on a rod. I have always stuck with the lighter weight referenced, but I don't really have an understanding or reason why -- 5 wt on my 5/6 rod and 3 wt on a 3/4 rod.
For instance if you have a 7/8 wt rod, what would be the pros and cons of putting either weight line on? What is the mechanics or reasoning here? Does anyone have any knowledge in this area, or know where I can look it up? So far I have struck out on looking it up.
Thanks!
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... seems to me the good doctor has a lot of time on his hands... but this ccs is new to me...
I will admit short comings at times when describing a fly rod but I understand 5wt means the rod is designed/designated to be used with a 5wt line... "action" at times confuses me as I have stated before.. I look at action as recovery.. the quicker the rod recovers from the load.. the faster the action (in my mind)... thats why 5:5 etc and tip flex or mid flex never really made sense to me except that a tip flex would be a faster "action" rod than a mid etc...
thats how I understand things now..
Cindy.. as for line to use... I quite honestly ask FG and if she says go with this or that line.. thats what I do.. :-).. one of the big reasons why is that in talking to her I have discovered a 5wt can load like a 6wt depending on the manufacturer etc... or a 6wt can give you the action of a 7wt line on a 6wt rod like my mojo rod.. again depending on how the line is made and by whom...
there are few people I trust as much as I do her and mojo and a few others when it come to fly fishing.. :-)
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Thank you all for the replies. The CCS link is extremely helpful. As is the other advice. Thanks!
Is there that much difference in fighting large fish such as carp or steelhead on a 7 weight rod as apposed to an 8 or will both do the job about the same?
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if I had to guess.. and that is what I am doing.. but on that wally world rod.. it felt different because it is a stiffer mid to full flex rod (I used to have one) almost like having a tree limb in your hand.. :-)
... I am betting the rod in the shop is a little faster tip to midflex rod.. so it would load the line a little easier and the faster "reflex" of the tip to mid action would shoot your line out faster and smoother..
but that is all a guess...
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right you are, my other one is a fast action, and significantly lighter than the cheep one.
It felt pretty goofy. I ended up hooking one steelie but only had him on for 20 seconds or so, so I didn't get a chance to break it. [shocked]
I certainly wish they would hurry up with my rod!
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as I said .. I used to have one of the wally worlds... it was a good starter rod for me.. with the help of FG and others on this site I have upgraded and have a small variety of rods that I use when I get a chance to hit the water...
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