onthefly7 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 What 2 rod weights/ lengths would you guys recommend that would allow me to handle the widest array of fishing situations that western canada has to offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 3 and 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Incorrect birchy. The right answer is 4 and 6 I lock thread now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 What 2 rod weights/ lengths would you guys recommend that would allow me to handle the widest array of fishing situations that western canada has to offer? What!!!!!! Just 2 rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beedhead Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Incorrect birchy. The right answer is 4 and 6 I lock thread now? Agreed...4&6 Weight...Unless going for monster pike, huge Salmon or big steel head....My thoughts... Try to fit in a 5 weight too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeler Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 3 is fine...for a single handed rod But a 6/7 spey or switch would be a lot more versatile for pike, nymphs and streamers on the bow, and some bull trout hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 3 is fine...for a single handed rod But a 6/7 spey or switch would be a lot more versatile for pike, nymphs and streamers on the bow, and some bull trout hunting. Thanks man. I was about to cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 It takes a big man to cry. It takes an even bigger man to laugh at that man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 3 and 6 for sure - only a wuss would think twice about tackling the Bow with a 3 weight. Man up Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Somewhere around a 6-7 wt for sure for stillwater/big river and and a 4-5 wt for all the other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 it all dpends on what type of fishing you want too do.. if ur more of a dryfly small creek guy but want too fish streamers n such too ide say 4 and 6.. if u wnat too go more for smaller salmon pike bulls etc n still fish smaller stuff i would say 5 and 7 sjw ur freaking hilarious.. how many rods do u have? and hwo many do u use....... 6wt......... got alot of perdy other oens tho....... anyone ever find 3 out of the 4 pieces of a ticr along the bleachers in teh past year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 3 is fine...for a single handed rod But a 6/7 spey or switch would be a lot more versatile for pike, nymphs and streamers on the bow, and some bull trout hunting. Just buy a drift rod..save the casting lessons I'd rather fish a 2 and a 5 then anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Time for someone to open a poll on just how many rods we all have. I'd say the 3 and 6 is a good bet if you could only have 2. The 3 is fun for smaller creeks and the 6 is a good all purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 5 and 7 are all I fish, I just got a 9wt "big stick" to see what all the fuss is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tako Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I have three. 7'6" 3wt, 9' 5wt, 9' 8wt. I figure I am able to handle anything with those, but realistically, unless you want to fish salmon or monster pike (I do), a 3 and a 5 are all you will ever need. I don't like 6wt's. I'm a 5wt guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 5's are almost all i ever use, unless i'm on the small streams then the 3's come with me. 4 weight is for dries on the bow in the evening and night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teck71 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I would say a 6wt 9' and a 4wt 7'6" sould cover all fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryH Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm odd -- 3wt, 5wt, and 7wt. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm odd -- 3wt, 5wt, and 7wt. Terry You have the correct selection. Like Clive says you need to leap one so if you own a 4wt you should get a 6wt then an 8wt if you have a 3 then you should get a 5 and a 7. But I'm crazy like Tako and I have a 3 a 5 and a 8wt but if I had the money I would have one of each wt. For me my 5 is my go to rod and it works great for any water I fish in Alberta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regdunlop Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 3 & 6 were what I started with and honestly they should cover most situations (pike and bigger bulls aside). But then I started buliding (er assembling) rods and now I have: 6'6" 2wt 8'6" 3wt (two of them actually) 9'0" 4wt (6 piece) 9'0' 5wt 9'0" 6wt And the collection is always growing. Stupid stupid habit. DO NOT start building your own rods!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I say you only need a 3wt and 5wt. I fish mostly rivers and creeks and I only really use a 9f 5wt and 7f 1/2 3wt. The 5wt is for dries and nympthing the Bow and other larger rivers and 3wt for dry-fly fishing the smaller rivers and creeks. I have a 6wt for streamers on the Bow but I don't really use it that often because I don't really like fishing streamers. If you want to fish streamers or in high winds, maybe a 3wt and 6wt would be a better option. I like the feel of a 5wt more than a 6wt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickt Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I say you only need a 3wt and 5wt. I fish mostly rivers and creeks and I only really use a 9f 5wt and 7f 1/2 3wt. The 5wt is for dries and nympthing the Bow and other larger rivers and 3wt for dry-fly fishing the smaller rivers and creeks. I have a 6wt for streamers on the Bow but I don't really use it that often because I don't really like fishing streamers. If you want to fish streamers or in high winds, maybe a 3wt and 6wt would be a better option. I like the feel of a 5wt more than a 6wt. i second that notion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiasson Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Great thread! I went with a 6 instead of a 5 for my first rod and it's been working out well for me. However, with the little guys it sometimes feels like there's nothing on. I'd like to pick up a 4 at some point. Do most guys here go a little shorter than the standard 9' for their dry fly rod for reasons other than fishing tight spaces? Thanks. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tuber Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 ...With those two in the truck, should cover most fly fishing situations... Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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