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koifish

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I can't case length is it me or my rod
« on: June 09, 2014, 11:39:20 AM »

So I was at green timbers yesterday
Fly Fishing kinda regret it Should of brought my spinning rod
Anyways I was fly fishing with a indicator tried zebra midge
Prince nymbos and a hares ribbed ear
I'm using Scott g series 4wt
What flies do you guys recommend I know a wooly bugger would be one.
And I can't cast far the gear fisherman went to the deepest end casted far within 5mins she got one lol thanks
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koifish

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Re: I can't case length is it me or my rod
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2014, 11:58:53 AM »

I can cast  far with my 8wt Winston vsl but not with this rod
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typhoon

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Re: I can't case length is it me or my rod
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2014, 12:46:20 PM »

A 4wt will generally cast less far than an 8wt (it provides less power) though a good caster will be able to get decent distance (70+ feet) with either.
What line are you using on each rod?
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koifish

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Re: I can't case length is it me or my rod
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2014, 02:16:45 PM »

For my 8wt it's the line that comes in the verisii tip the new one

And my 4wt I don't know but it' is matched since the guy I bought it from used it for a long time

It's a stealth reel it's old so not to interested in upgrading the line on it might buy a new reel
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Re: I can't case length is it me or my rod
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2014, 04:28:27 PM »

If you are using the wrong line on the 4wt then it will be very difficult to cast (overloading or underloading the rod).
Either that or take casting lessons  :P
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Re: I can't case length is it me or my rod
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2014, 04:53:18 PM »

A 4 weight Scott G series isn't for designed for long casts, it's a noodly rod that's best for light presentations at close ranges. With an indicator on its going to be tough to get it out very far unless you are a decent caster with good timing and even then it will only go so far. As Typhoon said get some lessons and/or use the 8wt instead!
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koifish

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Re: I can't case length is it me or my rod
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2014, 06:36:57 PM »

I can cast far with the 8wt I'm happy with that but the 8wt is to big for the normal grout at green timbers
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Re: I can't case length is it me or my rod
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2014, 08:24:43 PM »

Better keep working on your casting then, there's no short cuts apart from maybe getting some lessons:)
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Re: I can't case length is it me or my rod
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2014, 09:58:14 PM »

KoiFish were are u located maybey some casting tips/lessons
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