8.5' 5wt or 6wt

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (magicmike) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 23:02:41 GMT

Horton Creek,

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Thanks,
Mike

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (troutbumwannab) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 02:13:18 GMT

I have a 7' 9" Gierach Sig from South Creek and it's hands down the nicest rod in my collection. I have 2 more on order, the second of which I should be getting sometime in September (Gierach / Best Special Taper) in a 8 1/2 foot 6 wt config. Will let you know how it casts, but I can already tell you how it' will look - beautiful! While I like my Howells, Wes Jordan, Edwards, Maurer, and Spittler (all in the 8 foot range - 5 wt.) I wanted a slightly longer and beefier rod...

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (magicmike) — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:31:24 GMT

Thanks for all of the good information, but I have a couple of more questions now that I have talked to several fishing buddies who fish with bamboo. The first question is about Penta and Quad rods. I understand that Quad rods are 4 sided and the Penta models are 5 sided and hex rods are 6 sided. What differences do each one design have, and which one would be a good all around design for fishing? I believe the Winston was a Hex but I could be wrong. I have done some searches and...

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (Corcut) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:21:30 GMT

Horton Creek-

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Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (Horton Creek) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:25:14 GMT

If someone you know has a Phillipson Dry Fly Special try to cast it. A very good 6 wt in the $600-$700 range which you could fish while you are waiting that 1-2 years for your custom ordered rod and then sell at what you paid for it. There are many great new makers that I am sure you would be pleased with their work. I personally have an 8'3" 5/6 wt on order from Glenn at Sweetgrass that I plan to use for smallmouth and large or western condition waters.

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (magicmike) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:50:29 GMT

Wow!! Lots of good information. Hey Flyfishermann1955, you should deffinitly try out bass fishing. It has actually become my favorite form of fishing in the late spring, summer, and early fall. I mainly fish the upper Illinois and several of its tribs for smallmouth bass. Many off the smallmouth bass creeks in this area are actually spring fed and supply the bass with cool water all year. This makes them very active, and alot of fun to fish. Then in late fall, winter, and early...

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (Ken M 44) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:14:14 GMT

My current favourite 8'6" 5wt ... and it is a 3/2

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (pvansch1) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:29:17 GMT

Anything in the Phillipson family of 8.5' rods would do the trick.
Paragon
Pacemaker
Will fall into the more afforadable rods.

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (tedgolden) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:16:59 GMT

When using a rod of that length on the Arkansas tailwaters I usually reached for an Orvis Limestone Special. That said, if a Clark or Sweetwater rod were in the budget, I would quickly move in that direction. I'm not sure why, but that isn't surprising.

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (canenut) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:32:11 GMT

I second the Granger 8642 motion.

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (jaybird) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:21:42 GMT

Try to get your hands on a two-piece E.C. Powell "B" taper rod of that length and line weight to try.

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (canerodscom) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:54:05 GMT

Hi Mike,

Sounds like we fish the same waters. I'd be happy to have you try out some of my rods if we're in north Arkansas at the same time.

Or stop by my booth at the FFF Conclave in October and try anything I have available.

Harry

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (flyfishermann1955) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:04:03 GMT

Mike,

Welcome to the board. I have an 8.5' Heddon #14 with a 1 and 3/4 ferrule. I've used it for fishing nymphs on the Lower Illinois and Lower Mt Fork with a DT-5 and WF-6. It's a nice trout rod, but you would probably want a heavier rod for bass. Are you a member of the 89er Chapter of TU of the Prairie Fly Fishermen? There are several guys in those groups who have bamboo rod collections and would most likely be happy to discuss options with you and, more...

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (greg hall) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:37:06 GMT

Mike,

Two tapers and makers come to mind. The first is an 8' 6" Western Trout by AJ Thramer. This is a hollowbuilt 6wt. 3 piece rod and the taper is specificly designed for larger streams. AJ thinks this is one of his best taper designs. The second rod is a Dickerson 8615. This is an 8' 6" 2 piece rod for a 5 wt. line. I was fortunate to cast fishnbanjo's original of this rod and it just plain knocked my socks off with it's smooth power and finesse. You can...

Re: 8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:13:35 GMT

If you're not limited to new makers, I would suggest a Granger 8642. A wonderful 8 1/2 for a 5 or 6.
Not a very big investment for your first bamboo rod.

Bob

8.5' 5wt or 6wt

feeds@yuku.com (magicmike) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:44:00 GMT

Hello everyone,

I am relatively new to the forum. I have looked around for a while and decided I would post a couple of questions. I know you get alot of request from newbies about what rod, etc, but I am interested in getting a 8.5' 5 or 6wt fly rod. I know alot of people fish and recommend 8' models, but I fish several tail waters in Arkansas and Oklahoma, as well as some smallmouth creeks up in the ozark mountains. Right now I mainly fish one of 2 rods. An old...