CalgaryFly Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I was just wondering if a 5wt is sufficient for the Bow? I currently have a 9' 6wt that I have been using, but I am looking to upgrade to a different rod that is a 9' 5wt. Just want to know if this is enough weight for the Bow or if I would be better off spending my money on a heavier rod? I already have a 4wt I use for the Liv and Crow, thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 A 9' 5 wt is my primary nymphing rod for the "summer" season (I can cast 3 fly rigs just fine with it). Though I'm one of the nuts on here that brings a quiver with me - 4 wt for dries, 5 wt for nymphing and 6 wt for streamers... A 4 and 6 would probably work for you, but then again, many on here use 10' 5 wts which is perfect for nymphing on the Bow... Of course, this is my opinion/preference... P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JayVee Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 If you're wondering if a 5wt will handle our big Bow River fish, there'll be no problem with that. I caught my biggest Brown, 27", on my 5wt and had no problem landing it. Lot's of guys here have caught huge fish on 2 and 3wts. Personally, I prefer to cast weighted rigs with my 7wt but if you ask 10 guys their opinions on that you'll likely get 10 different answers, none of them wrong. There was a recent lively debate here discussing just that. Either way, enjoy your new rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboy Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I have a 10' 5 wt for year round on the bow and love it. It is nice to have thet extra foot for roll casting, and high sticking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I use my 5wt on the Bow all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 My Bow River arsenal includes an 8'6" 5wt for Dries, 9'0" 6wt for nymphs and a 10'0" 7wt for streamers. Depending on the situation, water condition and time of year, I'll typically have two rods with me and any one given time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kphebert Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 i use a 10 foot 5 wt and a 9 foot 5wt for the bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 One thing to remember is the action you get ,fast or slow.A fast 5 can feel stiffer then a soft 6 to some people.Myself if its not windy a slow-med 5wt with a double taper line(thx to Mikey from Southbow) is my most accurate rod.If its windy and i want to chuck some weight then a fast 5 is what i reach for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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