tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post8934748633553902266..comments2024-03-26T10:33:38.239-04:00Comments on Fishing Through Life: Fishing the Feather Light 2 WeightBill Trussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-32500909794514164582017-05-28T09:52:18.045-04:002017-05-28T09:52:18.045-04:00RD
Fishing a 2 or 3 weight fly rod as opposed to f...RD<br />Fishing a 2 or 3 weight fly rod as opposed to fishing heavier fly rods takes some adjusting. Once you used a lighter fly rod, you get hooked, so to speak. By adjusting to lighter fly rods you are leveling the playing field between you and the fish. Sure your will lost more fish, but in the process you find just how good you are at landing bigger fish using the lighter tackle. I've landed spotted bass in the 3 lb. range and 16" rainbow using a 3 weight. I haven't tested my landing skills with the 2 weight yet but that is in my future. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-78897078584183954212017-05-22T22:30:51.806-04:002017-05-22T22:30:51.806-04:00I've heard that it can be a real scream to fig...I've heard that it can be a real scream to fight fish on a 2 or 3 wt. I have a 3, but haven't used it yet. But... soon! I've got my eyes on some brook trout streams and also a couple of small lakes that have a variety of bluegill, crappie, and sunfish. Something new for me! Have fun, Bill!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-49859745599212959002017-05-22T10:41:49.534-04:002017-05-22T10:41:49.534-04:00Lester
I have both the 7 1/2 ft. and the 8 1/2 ft....Lester<br />I have both the 7 1/2 ft. and the 8 1/2 ft. in the 3 wt. and have landed nice rainbow on both. My 2 wt. will be used mainly for the small streams in the Smokies and some to land some smaller gills on the local lakes here. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-17433418448170205402017-05-21T10:35:06.961-04:002017-05-21T10:35:06.961-04:00Walt
A lot of fun with small fish for sure; hope t...Walt<br />A lot of fun with small fish for sure; hope to land bigger fish soon to test the backbone of the rod. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-74077136384798771112017-05-21T07:14:11.284-04:002017-05-21T07:14:11.284-04:00Bill, this sounds like a nice outfit to use on the...Bill, this sounds like a nice outfit to use on the lake or open areas as long as the wind is calm, especially if the rod has enough backbone to bring in larger fish quickly. Thanks for it.rivertoprambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049232742240328847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-47996073108203503592017-05-20T16:10:03.681-04:002017-05-20T16:10:03.681-04:00Mel
I second your comments about the Redington---f...Mel<br />I second your comments about the Redington---forgot to mention the lifetime warranty which they back 100%---in fact my first Redington rod broke 10 years ago at the tip---sent the end section back and within a week I had a new end section—thanks for the comment<br />Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-31639278901627447422017-05-20T16:09:23.796-04:002017-05-20T16:09:23.796-04:00Mark
You just can beat the action on one of these ...Mark<br />You just can beat the action on one of these light fly rod---even a small bluegill seems like a pound bass---thank for the comment<br />Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-26808976363443911182017-05-20T16:08:48.268-04:002017-05-20T16:08:48.268-04:00Alan
I thought about purchasing the shorter fly ro...Alan<br />I thought about purchasing the shorter fly rod but I wanted a little longer rod to fish the small lakes here that have a ton of smaller bluegill---thanks for the comment<br />Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-59418714433800168632017-05-20T16:07:29.615-04:002017-05-20T16:07:29.615-04:00Howard
How true your statement is concerning fishi...Howard<br />How true your statement is concerning fishing with different weight fly rods and the feel of each after you were casting a lighter or heavier weight fly rod---the 2 wt. is quite a change from my 5 weight---thanks for the comment<br />Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-84580452465392479682017-05-19T20:09:45.857-04:002017-05-19T20:09:45.857-04:00Bill your comments on Redington being a fine rod f...Bill your comments on Redington being a fine rod for the buck. They have a good track record of making fly rods of quality.<br /><br />I like a softer action rod, and a little shorter.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-16861536606461508772017-05-18T23:11:05.514-04:002017-05-18T23:11:05.514-04:00Bill, first off, congratulations on the foresight ...Bill, first off, congratulations on the foresight to pick up a beautiful little rod to meet your needs on that size Trout and Bluegill that you speak of. I, too, am a Redington fan and love their action, casting ability, and price!! On a non-windy day I am sure your new rod will be a wonderful pleasure. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-14633114675244726172017-05-18T21:01:48.250-04:002017-05-18T21:01:48.250-04:00The exact reasons I went to a 3 wt. 6' rod. Fi...The exact reasons I went to a 3 wt. 6' rod. Fishing small streams. Even with a small rod I still hang flies in the trees. But the fight on a lighter rod is outstanding. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-41415849590513690332017-05-18T18:47:23.708-04:002017-05-18T18:47:23.708-04:00I can see what I think is the issue with the hook ...I can see what I think is the issue with the hook set and losing fish Bill. This is just my humble opinion and may or may not be correct. I find that when I change rods no matter what weight, that it takes a certain reaquaintance before I feel confident in the rod. Even if I've used it hundreds of times before. It makes sense to me that it was just a matter of getting used to the rod's action and light weight. If you are used to a 5 or 6 weight, casting a different rod that's a lot lighter weight it just makes sense that you will be fine the next time you use it. Best of luck next next!cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.com