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Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: YY on March 17, 2006, 10:55:54 PM

Title: Line Wt for 4pc Rod
Post by: YY on March 17, 2006, 10:55:54 PM

Is it true that for a 4pc rod that you would want to step up one line wt for the fly line? I was told that the joints on the rod actually stiffens the rod up a bit, making a heavier line more suitable (i.e. 4wt rod with 5 wt line).

Title: Re: Line Wt for 4pc Rod
Post by: Xgolfman on March 18, 2006, 07:47:45 PM

i will defer to the more experienced guys but i've not heard that at all. the new rods are as flexable as the 2 pieces and easier to carry.  i have heard that at one time that was a problem but not for a while now.

Title: Re: Line Wt for 4pc Rod
Post by: DionJL on March 19, 2006, 10:07:38 AM

Most of the time i load a heavier line on evry rod. You get more distance but less accuracy. Number of pieces is irrelivent

Title: Re: Line Wt for 4pc Rod
Post by: Spudcote on March 19, 2006, 10:07:42 PM

I have a 3 pc 7/8 wt, and loaded it with an 8wt line, very comfortable

Title: Re: Line Wt for 4pc Rod
Post by: sliverbullet on March 22, 2006, 05:03:18 PM

i have a 4pc 4wt rod with a 5 wt line works great and its very easy to cast with