??? type of fly rod ???

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2011/09/03 07:44:45 (permalink)

??? type of fly rod ???

I would like to try a fly rod for steelies what weight would you buy for the salmon river have used spinning rods and caught some big ones ???? thanks
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    draketrutta
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    RE: ??? type of fly rod ??? 2011/09/03 08:04:11 (permalink)
    7-8 weight..
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    RE: ??? type of fly rod ??? 2011/09/03 11:46:25 (permalink)
    I recommend an 8 weight, 10 feet long.....I landed a 25lb king last year on the DSR using a 7 weight, 11 foot rod and it took me 20 minutes or so.....7 weight just doesn't have the backbone.....
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    RE: ??? type of fly rod ??? 2011/09/03 12:12:47 (permalink)
    Ill bet your 7 weight didnt have any backbone becouse its 11 feet long. I use a 9 foot 7 weight and its plenty fine for big kings, hoes and steel, just when I go down to lighter tippet you cant really pull hard on them.
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    RE: ??? type of fly rod ??? 2011/09/03 12:14:11 (permalink)
    You mentioned steelhead.
    If thats your interest 6-8 weight at least 9 feet long. Longer is usualy better since you can keep more line off the water giving better control of your drift be it C D swinging or swimming (my term for fishing a sunken fly like a greaseliner would) thru the holding water.
    I'm 6'5" so The 9 footer is fine for me but you might be better served by a longer rod.
    If kings are in the gameplan an 8 weight is a good allround choice.
    Towards the heavier end I like for steel but enough to play a salmon in a reasonable time.
    A decent compromise.
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    RE: ??? type of fly rod ??? 2011/09/03 12:20:52 (permalink)
    You did say steelhead...I read the post too fast.....You want a 7 weight, 10 foot long.....Steelhead get leader shy so you might want to go lighter on your tippet. The longer rod protects those lighter tippets better....I use a 7 weight, 11 foot rod called a switch rod for steelhead....
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    RE: ??? type of fly rod ??? 2011/09/03 13:18:48 (permalink)
    Nothing fancy at all But its the right tool for the job....

    http://forums.fishusa.com/10%27_7_WT_3_PC/m_410799/tm.htm

     



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    RE: ??? type of fly rod ??? 2011/09/03 16:15:20 (permalink)
    That's a nice rod for the money,also I don't know Skip but but have heard all good comments on his work.
    Next you need a good reel with a good waterproof drag system,our sponsers have Okoma large arbor reels that are a good reel for the money.
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    RE: ??? type of fly rod ??? 2011/09/03 20:07:09 (permalink)
    Been using 9 10 wt for years on Kings and a noodle on Steel. This winter started a 5 on Steel and it was great -rememer they a bit slower in the winter though.
     Picked up an 11 ft 8 wt for all round use not long ago from Cabelas- nice deal with a large arbor and line too. ( if ya do it upgrade the reel cause the drag on the 'special one ' may have issues).
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