leachman Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I was wondering if anybody has an opinion about using an 8 wt rod for streamers onthe bow? will this be too much rod? not enough sensitivity? I dont have alot of flytackle knowledge. I want something to use on the saltwater etc. back on the eastcoast. striper and atlantic salmon fishing, some largemouth bass also. something to throw big streamers and poppers. something under 400 bucks!! any opinions or suggestions would be great thanks matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeler Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 An 8 is fine for streamers. Also good for pike and bull trout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruinincalgary Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I picked up a 8wt winston ascent ( http://www.winstonrods.com/flyrods/caliber/ascent ) Fished most of what run off we had last year with it , and love it. Great for bulls and chuckin' streamers. I put an airflo 40+ type 7 on it sinks like a rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowbuster Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 i have an 8wt loop opti power and it handles big salmon just fine. used a 300 grain 24foot sink head line to chuck 3/0 flies . fish were up to 18 lbs, i think an 8wt is a bit much for just the bow but if u have other uses like salmon and stripers go for it. Would be a sweet pike rod for throwin big rabbit strips and such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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