birchy Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 My Bow River rod is a 6 weight.. when I replace it next year with a TiCr X I was going to get another 6 weight, but after watching CDock land a 22" bully with a 2 weight yesterday I think my new Bow River rod will be a 5 weight. What about you guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 9'6" TiCr Temple fork. 6wt with about 10000 cracks in the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 9' cortland 5/6 combo with 6wt line at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocknbugs Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 9' 6wt Sage SP+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Gloomis streamdance glx 10ft 6wt. Love it. Roll casts like no other rod I have casted...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenbow Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 5wt Orvis that I've busted twice now. Catches lotsa fish & makes the big ones seem huge. And Lone Fisher's rod is actually a Fisher Price 6ft 10wt that his uncle got him for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 TFO cr-x. 5 weight been using my 4 as of late (the last 2 months since i broke my 5 weight and havent bothered getting it fixed..) kinda tough in the wind, but i loveee it (the oldest TFO model, casts like a 4 weight, fights fish like a 2 weight..its awesome) Get a 5 weight man, honestly. A 5 weight just feels so much better then a 6....I love my Cr-x, it's a dream to fish with, and like glenbow said, makes big fish seem even bigger, but still has a lot of backbone to land the boys..guess i should go get it fixed haha my next rod will be a 5 weight sage Z-axis once spring rolls around... and, a 5 weight will be better suited for every stream in alberta, while a 6 weight has limited use on rivers like the wood or cataract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Sage VPS 5wt is my all around stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 8'6" 6wt Fenwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 TFO 6 wt Deer Creek 12.5 ft. Two handed Spey rod. Have a number of rods between 5 and 9 wt. I would suggest a 6 wt for general dry and nymphing work and a 7 or 8 wt for big streamers and wets. A heavier weight longer rod makes a differance when throwing big flies and fighting big fish. A tiny rod is great for small streams. Pick the rod that will handle the size of fly, rig and depth and depth you are fishing. I think too often a lot of people get drawn into too light a rod and casting often suffers. If for example you are trying to throw a multi big fly rig with weight and indicator you need the spine in the rod to handle it. Also large streamers with sinking line requires a rod that can handle the weight. A light rod is great for tossing dries to small trout. Pick the rod to handle your fishing method at the time. We won't even talk about those 24" freight trains that you may hook into and need a decent rod spine to slow down or turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdock Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 My Bow River rod is a 6 weight.. when I replace it next year with a TiCr X I was going to get another 6 weight, but after watching CDock land a 22" bully with a 2 weight yesterday I think my new Bow River rod will be a 5 weight. What about you guys? Remember Birchy that Bully was a bit beat up (marks on his head) and was a bit skinny for his length. He just kinda went along for the ride. PM me, I just thought of an offer you can't refuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnotLikely Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 My all purpose Bow River rod is a Sage DS 690, but if I'm set on chucking streamers, I prefer to use the stiffer Loomis GL3 both 6 wt. For the Crow, and pretty much all other Alberta streams, it's a Sage SPL 484-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnF Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Mine USED TO be an Orvis 3 piece 6 weight. But it's been busted since last fall and I've discovered all that is beautiful about a 5 weight. I fished mostly with Mike's Sage this year and have to say the weight of it and the way it casts a 6 weight line has me hooked. I'm not in such a hurry to get that 6 weight fixed again, but will just in case I ever have the urge to learn how to fish streamers. IMHO, a 5 weight is just what you need for the Bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gokaroach Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 My all around rod is my 5 wt sage xp...what a great rod to use for any type of fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1984 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I use a 8'6 5wt sage RPL, I've never felt like it wasn't enough on the bow, yet it still feels right on the smaller streams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tie1on24 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I use a 8'6 Sage FLi as my "all around" rod and absolutely love it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker1 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Along with others here, a 5 wt sage sp. Awesome all round. I have a 7 wt VPS for streamers and the recent discontinued 4 wt. XP for dries and down south. I keep telling myself I do not need another rod but we all know how that will turn out in a few years. IMO get a 5 wt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esleech Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Greys G series 9ft #5/6 3pc. Awesome rod for the coin, if you like a fairly slow rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pythagoras Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I use a Scott 6wt...I like it and there have been a few times where I was glad I could huck a streamer 'out there' but I think next time I will look pretty closely at a 5wt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugaboo Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 TFO "ti" series 5wt 4 piece Not the spiffiest rod out there but works well for all around stream fishing and have landed a few 5 lb + "tame" rainbows with it. I find it is quite stiff and will throw out heavier flies reasonably well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdB Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 5wt tfo and a 6wt. luv the 5. great fun to fight with but it's nice to have the 6 when the wind is a blowin. But it's hardly ever windy here right? 5wt won't fit in my rod holder on the pontoon boat though, so i have to use the 6 when i float. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3wt Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 6wt z axis for up here in the south!!! plus a 3wt tfo for fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 9' 6wt St. Croix, but with a nice bonus coming at the end of the month, I get to go rod shopping! Gonna get a nice 5wt 4 piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 690 RPL+ (9' #6). Perfect rod for anything the Bow throws at you. 5 weights are OK but the extra stick comes in handy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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