I am starting construction on a rod to be used for fishing nymphs(some might be weighted), wets, and smaller streamers(nothing bigger than say a #8) and was
wondering what characteristics others think would make a good rod for this type of fishing. It will be used in small to medium sized rivers and streams, not
really big water requiring long casts. I've been known to make whatever I'm fishing with toss things they typically aren't supposed to(like #4
conehead muddlers with a 1wt for example, that was interesting to say the least) so what I'm thinking for a rod might not be quite the best for what I want
to do. I was thinking around 8' or so for a 4wt with a slightly slower action and a bit heavier tip than your typical dry fly rod. I'm not really
looking for taper suggestions(although that would work to compare or describe actions), I'm more looking to see what actions and such others prefer for
this type of fishing. Any ideas?
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Jason, Just about any medium action should be good in 7'6",7'9" or 8' for the size water and length of casts that you stated.IMHO though
I really believe you would find a rod for a 5WT or even a 6wt line better suited to the task.I know the lighter wt lines have a big following today but 5/6wts
are much more versatile,especially when using weighted nymphs.Of course,I think the 5wt is just about the best "all-around" line going.....Will
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Posts: 3700 11/01/2008 17:01 Moderator |
Go with a Para 15 and never look back..........
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Posts: 195 11/01/2008 19:19 |
I swing wets/soft-hackles and I usually reach for my Dave Norling 7'9" 4 wt. That is also the rod that I will grab first when I meet up with czkid on
some of his TN tailwaters this winter. And, yeah, I happlily fish tricos and bwo's with the same rod.
- David www.UpperMidwestFlyFishing.com - fly fishing in the Upper Midwest. Spring Creeks to Smallies to Steelhead. |
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Posts: 303 11/01/2008 20:33 |
That's my fishing style of choice most of the time, soft hackles and short line nymphing... my preference is a medium action 8.5' 5wt... along the
lines of a Granger 8642... a real nice rod that can handle virtually any situation..
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Posts: 213 11/02/2008 11:42 |
I'm with CZkid on the recommendation of a Para 15. Another rod that comes to mind is the 7' 9" Gillum Trout 3 pc. hollowbuilt rod that AJ Thramer
makes. I think either one of these rods will handle everything from dry flies to weighted nymphs and streamers.
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