tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post507746081077744807..comments2024-03-26T10:33:38.239-04:00Comments on Fishing Through Life: Experimenting With Line Weights and Rod WeightsBill Trussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-89375624337287188752011-03-09T21:38:08.918-05:002011-03-09T21:38:08.918-05:00Ty
When it comes to fishing for me, it is not just...Ty<br />When it comes to fishing for me, it is not just about catching the fish----but it is also about having my equipment working and performing to perfection. If that is happening then if makes for a more enjoyable trip. The line and rod needs to compliment each other and that is why I do stick with the recommended ratio. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-14069432292458066372011-03-09T20:04:29.717-05:002011-03-09T20:04:29.717-05:00Hey Bill,
Good info. The rod companies kinda com...Hey Bill, <br /><br />Good info. The rod companies kinda complicate things by not having set standards for the different rod weights. A Sage TCR 5 wt. is a much different rod than, say, an Orvis TLS 5 wt. That TCR is like a broomstick and actually casts better when up-lined by a line size or two. I think you're right about staying within the norm and the designated line wt for a given rod most of the time, but it's fun to cast different lines on a rod to see what works best. Interesting stuff.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04510262829834562239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-3184825239546962432011-03-08T14:17:55.260-05:002011-03-08T14:17:55.260-05:00River
I know that rules are to to broken in fly fi...River<br />I know that rules are to to broken in fly fishing, but when it comes to line wt and rod wt, I stay withe the norm. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-80437903825197652872011-03-07T13:57:14.224-05:002011-03-07T13:57:14.224-05:00Well, this is always an interesting topic...And I ...Well, this is always an interesting topic...And I am going to remember this little diddy this week on my trip! I will be using a larger rod and line for the first time...should be wild!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-29142363972771321762011-03-05T21:56:11.545-05:002011-03-05T21:56:11.545-05:00Ray
Very true, but to load two line weights beyond...Ray<br />Very true, but to load two line weights beyond the rod weight could be a bit much. This I found on my 3 wt. rod using 5 wt line the other day. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-82858468564980014082011-03-05T15:32:39.476-05:002011-03-05T15:32:39.476-05:00If it were only that simple! A line weight shift c...If it were only that simple! A line weight shift can be used to give you more control on shorter casts like when fishing a small creek. There you might load a rod one size larger to give you a positive turn over. In very delicate fishing situations you might want to drop a line size so that your rod loads at a longer distance.Ray Stevensnoreply@blogger.com