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Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: fullahead on February 15, 2005, 11:28:00 AM

Title: Pinks and Cutthroat in the Fraser
Post by: fullahead on February 15, 2005, 11:28:00 AM

I have been fishing for years but just started getting in to fly-fishing. I bought a five-weight fly rod last year for lake fishing. I would like to try cutthroat fishing in the Harrison River and bay. The pink fishery in the Fraser River, this year will be good as well. Is a five-weight rod to light for pinks?   A question I have, would I use a floating or sinking line. Any information would be appreciated. 

Title: Re: Pinks and Cutthroat in the Fraser
Post by: Steelhead King on February 15, 2005, 01:45:04 PM

A 5wt is good enough to handle pinks and the odd coho...  The reason you want a heavier rod is to cast in windy condiction.  As for fly line, you should have both floating and sinking for different appication.

Title: Re: Pinks and Cutthroat in the Fraser
Post by: stryker 07 on March 08, 2005, 09:43:30 PM

Or get a multi tip line ;)

Title: Re: Pinks and Cutthroat in the Fraser
Post by: The Gilly on March 11, 2005, 08:18:24 AM

Just bought my Rio multi-tip.  I can't wait to use it.