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2010/05/07 07:05:53 (permalink)

new flyrod

Hey I'm looking to buy a new flyrod for pond fishing for bluegil and bass I have a 9ft 8wt for steelies I think its just to big and takes the fun out of it any help on what size I should get would be very helpful thanks
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    Cold
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    RE: new flyrod 2010/05/07 09:55:08 (permalink)
    3wt.

    Length depending on how crowded the conditions are at the ponds you fish, but I wouldn't go much shorter than 7'6".
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    RE: new flyrod 2010/05/07 10:33:23 (permalink)
    Alright thanks for the help man
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    RE: new flyrod 2010/05/07 12:12:42 (permalink)
    3wt would be fine for the pannies, but you will have some issues trying to cast flies more suited towards bass with it. Deer hair poppers, divers, and generally large streamers will be a major chore to throw on a 3wt, especially if you factor in some wind.

    IMO a 9' 5wt would be a good choice.
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    RE: new flyrod 2010/05/13 19:59:29 (permalink)
    But if he's throwing the big stuff, the 8wt becomes a great choice. That's why I suggested the 3.
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    RE: new flyrod 2010/05/13 22:27:48 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: Esox_Hunter

    3wt would be fine for the pannies, but you will have some issues trying to cast flies more suited towards bass with it. Deer hair poppers, divers, and generally large streamers will be a major chore to throw on a 3wt, especially if you factor in some wind.

    IMO a 9' 5wt would be a good choice.


    Agreed with the 9' 5 wt. 30.06 of freshwater fly fishing.
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    RE: new flyrod 2010/05/14 10:29:40 (permalink)
    i don't think using a 5wt to throw bass bugs or bunny leeches and haul bass out of the lily pads is a good idea.  that rod will break at some point.  now for stream smallies a 5wt will work fairly well.  for the largemouth in the lake, i'd use at least an 8 wt, i use an 8 and 9 wt.  you need that backbone to throw heavy wind resistant flies in sometimes windy conditions and be able to haul in a 3lb bass with 5lbs of weeds.
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    RE: new flyrod 2010/05/15 22:47:24 (permalink)
    I'd go with the 3 wt as well In farm ponds you can get away with throwing smaller flies to bass. I have a 3 wt and it is a ball to catch big gills on
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