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Posts: 84 01/23/2009 11:44	Tags : None I have a rod on order from a friend and fellow board member...and its nearing the time when I really need to make a firm decision on which rod to get. This will be my third bamboo rod ( I have a whole mess of graphite rods that cover pretty much all the bases) and I really want it to be a rod that I fish alot. I live in western Michigan and spend most of my time fishing for browns on the PM, White, Rogue, Pine, AuSable, and other similiarly sized streams (mostly medium sized waters). My question is, what would be a good size for an all around rod that I could fish dries, nymphs, and some light streamer work?? Both of my other bamboo's are under 8ft (7 + 7'6) so I'd like to get at least an 8 footer, but am also considering a 8'6ft. The rod will almost certainly be hollowbuilt so I'm not real concerned about the added weight of the longer rod, but at the same time I dont want to get something larger than I need. My typical day of fishing involves throwing nymphs under an indicator or stripping wooly buggers until I see some bug activity, then switching over to dries. Does anyone have any thoughts on a good choice?? Rich
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fishbum		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 241 01/23/2009 12:45	Hi Rich Take a look at "A Steelhead Rod for the Pere Marquette" in Powerfibers 21, October 2005. Don't let the fact that the rod is sized for a 7 weight fly line scare you off. It handles a 6 weight just fine. I have taken many steelhead and trout with this rod in addition to some mighty fine bluegills, bass and pike from Wakley Lake east of Grayling. Good luck with your search, fishbum
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OnlyTrout		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 35 01/23/2009 14:59	For the rod you described I think an 8 footer for a 6 line would work well.
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Eric Peper		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 108 01/23/2009 15:17	Agree on the eight footer, but personally I'd make it a 5 weight. I fish larger water than you most all season (Madison and Henry's Fork), and unless I'm in a drift boat, the six weight is in a tube. Last season I used an 8' for a 5 most all the time. This year that'll change over to my new 8' for a 4. The great majority of my fishing is dries, emergers or flymphs, thus the 4 weight. If streamers and indie fishing were in the mix, the 5 weight would take precedence. EP
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Rolf Jacobsen		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2072 01/23/2009 15:31 The COOLER	I also agree with the 8' length in a five weight. The problem is finding a taper you'll truly enjoy casting and will handle everything you want it to do. I'm lucky enough to have a few rods at this point and if I had to pick just one for everything, it would be an FE Thomas Special I have for a five weight. On the other hand, I have an 8013RBS for a five and would not consider it suitable for everything. I still enjoy it but it's just not the all around rod I would choose. My second choice is an EC Powell hollow built. Although its 8-1/2' and more suited for a six weight line, that is the rod I started with and still enjoy today. It also does everything well. I mention these rods not to imply you should get them, only to illustrate a point. I think more of the decision will be in the taper as opposed to the length. Good Luck and let us know what you decide. Rolf Brook Trout are God's way of reminding us everything is going to be alright. Last Edited By: Rolf Jacobsen 01/23/2009 17:20. Edited 1 time.
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seattlesetters		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 547 01/23/2009 15:49	There are a few makers out there doing 8'2", 8'3" or 8'4" 5wt rods in hollow-built tapers. Reams, Peterson (Brandin and Wojnicki, too!), Sweetgrass, Carlin, perhaps Karstetter and Boyd, as well. I know Sweetgrass will do an 8'3" 5/6wt if you wish, in penta, quad or hex. Last Edited By: seattlesetters 01/24/2009 03:31. Edited 1 time.
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caddisman3	Taper	#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 546 01/23/2009 15:50	Here is a taper for a very sweet 8ft 3in 2pc solid built do everything rod..44 .74 .94 .112 .125 .138 .166 .187 .195 .205 .219 .236 .277 .287 .307 .341 .356
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BigTJ		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 684 01/23/2009 17:32	Caddisman seems like a typo on those dims. Missing some zeroes, and what is that first one again?
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crcaddis		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 286 01/23/2009 18:16	Do all rod....Make mine an 8.5' 6wt.
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Horton Creek		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 581 01/23/2009 22:42	ask your builder for an 8', 8'3" or 8'6" 5/6 wt. Because you do more nymph and small streamer fishing I would lean towards a "strong" 5 wt that handles a WF6.
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gmflyfish	Do All Rod	#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1114 01/24/2009 09:11	I prefer the Orvis Limestone Special - 8.5' for a 6 weight - it does it all and handles 5 x tippets. IMHO Gregg
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Flyfishbill		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1032 01/24/2009 09:26	A good rod will handle more than one line. Since you want to throw streamers, I'd go with a 6 wt rod. The Para 15 taper or a Bob Summers' 856 would be a great 8ft rod that can be used for most of your fishing needs. Especially in the state up north! FFBill Life is short, fish bamboo!
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Bamboo Don		#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 258 01/24/2009 23:33	I fish a Leonard 66 1/2 which is a 8'6", I consider it a 5-6wt rod. Most of the time I'm using a 5wt line on it, but I do used a 6wt also. I'v been working with different line for different condition and it work just fine. I like the longer rods for my casting style and I can work my line better.
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Ben Kann		#13	[url]	[-]
Posts: 158 01/25/2009 17:50	gatroutboy wrote: I have a rod on order from a friend and fellow board member...and its nearing the time when I really need to make a firm decision on which rod to get. This will be my third bamboo rod ( I have a whole mess of graphite rods that cover pretty much all the bases) and I really want it to be a rod that I fish alot. I live in western Michigan and spend most of my time fishing for browns on the PM, White, Rogue, Pine, AuSable, and other similiarly sized streams (mostly medium sized waters). My question is, what would be a good size for an all around rod that I could fish dries, nymphs, and some light streamer work?? Both of my other bamboo's are under 8ft (7 + 7'6) so I'd like to get at least an 8 footer, but am also considering a 8'6ft. The rod will almost certainly be hollowbuilt so I'm not real concerned about the added weight of the longer rod, but at the same time I dont want to get something larger than I need. My typical day of fishing involves throwing nymphs under an indicator or stripping wooly buggers until I see some bug activity, then switching over to dries. Does anyone have any thoughts on a good choice?? Rich The classic do-it-all that fits your description is the Granger 8642 (either Goodwin or W&M). It's 8-1/2' for DT5-WF6 and does everything you asked for and then some. Ben
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hopkintoncane		#14	[url]	[-]
Posts: 310 01/25/2009 17:55	Don't forget the 8.5 foot Montague Redwing, they seem to be going fairly cheap nowadays, and its a very capable rod, even dry flies with DT5 and a 12 foot leader, very relaxing rod if the wieght doesn't bother you, or an Orvis 4-3/3 oz 8 footer, another very capable, do-all rod, Todd
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steeldog94		#15	[url]	[-]
Posts: 124 01/25/2009 18:00	My vote would be 8'6" for a 6 WF line for a do everything rod
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