On my trip to Dismal Creek the other day I carried my 5 wt. fly rod along to see if I could entice some of those larger spots to take my big popper. As I told you in my previous post I had no luck. The top water action was nothing. I did discover while flinging the size 4 popper that it was a hassle to get any distance and to control my cast with any degree of accuracy using the 5wt. and popper set-up. I really discovered this little bit of news after the first cast, but continue on in hopes of hooking up with my trophy spot. As the morning wore on I saw that needed a longer rod 9 ft. with the weight being a 6 or 7. I don't want to go over kill here and I don't want to spend a great deal of money either, because by the time I select the reel and match the rod and supply the line I am talking a tidy sum. If any of you guys have a suggestion it would be appreciated. For those of you who have use a heavier weight rod with larger flies I would welcome your input. I have discovered when it comes to selecting fishing equipment it never hurts to get an opinion or two from your buddies.
Hi Bill. What about cruising LL Bean or Cabelas for one of those combo's you can get for a couple of hundred bucks? They are usually a good deal because they come with backing, line, and leader connector(with loop end)
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The Echo Edge 84 is a fantastic all around warmwater rod (smallies, bucket mouths, pike, small muskie). I have it in an 8wt and love it. Great with floating line or sinking (200gr airflo is spot on). Great look and feel, would highly recommend.
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ReplyDeleteI will check it out---what length are you using. I feel I need something I can get some distance with. Thanks for the comment
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ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you. I will check out both places. I need to do this with the least amount of expense. Thanks for the comment
Hey Bill, I've always liked 7 wt rods for bass fishing with big poppers. In a pinch a fast 6 wt. will do, but I think the 7 is the perfect bass rod. Most 8 weights seem to be overkill IMO. I have an old TFO 7 wt that I use for all of my bassin' and it throws big poppers a long way with little effort. TFO rods are pretty affordable and have a lifetime warranty. Worth a look anyway.
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ReplyDeleteI have two TF rods and yes I know about the 7wt TF and it is one rod that I may consider getting. I am also looking at the Redington 7 wt. I have found out that most all brands have different action, so that is why I need to have the rod in my hands to get a feel for it. Thanks for the commnet
I got nothing...but am interested in reading others responses. I ran into a similar problem back in MN.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment, and hopefully I will find that right fly rod.