Mismatched Weights

[tman]

Through a series of mishappenings, I got to the creek one day and had to use a 5weight line/reel on a 7 weight rod. It did not cast very well as I seemed to have to do a lot of false casting to get the line to go anywhere. I am thinking about getting a 4 weight rod and my question is can I use the 5 weight line on the 4 weight rod or will I have problems casting it also. Thanks for any information anyone can supply.

 

Todd

[darrinhurst]

I'm no pro, but I have heard many people talk about the benefits of using a heavier weight line on a line specific rod. eg. 6wt line on a 5wt rod. In fact, since I am a beginner, it was recommended that I try that on my 5wt. Haven't yet, but have been considering a new reel that will take a 5/6wt line and using a 6wt on it.

 

As I said, I'm no pro, but I have heard of it happening.

[birchy]

Covered thoroughly in this thread:

 

http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?...hl=line+weights

[darrinhurst]

It sure was.

 

Thanks Birchy.