tman Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Covered thoroughly in this thread: http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?...hl=line+weights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 It sure was. Thanks Birchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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