Over loading the rod.

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strandman220
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2009/09/30 19:25:32 (permalink)

Over loading the rod.

I see post, after post, in a lot of threads about guys overloading the rod. WHY???? I have never seen any sense in this. If you bought a 5 wt and put a 6 wt line on it. Why in the hell didnt you just buy a 6 weight in the first place??? The only conclusion I can come to is. You bought a peice of **** rod that doesnt load the way it is supposed to. Or you need some casting work.
Just looking for reasons why a rod should be over loaded??? Looking forward to your replys...
Thanks in advance.
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    Skip16503
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    RE: Over loading the rod. 2009/09/30 19:44:10 (permalink)
    I overline my 2 WT with a 3 WT line...  The reason   a 2 WT Line is lighter therefore doesn't load my rod at the short distances I am casting......

     



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    KJH807
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    RE: Over loading the rod. 2009/09/30 19:48:05 (permalink)
    what is a 5wt?
    what is a 6wt?

    it changes by rod and line manufacturer

    put an line within 3 wts + or - on a rod and I will cast it

    i like to customize and tweek
    the fact that i work on my casting leeds me to adjust my lines




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    RE: Over loading the rod. 2009/09/30 19:54:46 (permalink)
    You DO realize that the only difference in "weights" is the difference in the first 30 feet of line. A 5 weight line with only 20 feet out might be the equivalent of a 4 wt line. And if you only have 20 feet of line out most of the time, maybe that 6 wt line, in 20 feet, will weigh just as much as a 5wt at 30, and therefore give your rod the best casting characteristics.

    ...also, the weight rating on a rod is simply the manufacturer's suggestion of what line it will cast best for most people.
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    RE: Over loading the rod. 2009/09/30 20:30:28 (permalink)
    i use a 7 wt sage with 8 wt line.. because thats what my rod likes.. i used to have 7 wt line on it, i like it.. but when it was time for new line i was told to try 8.. and i love it.. rod casts better imo. and it just feels plan old better than the 7
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    flyfishindave
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    RE: Over loading the rod. 2009/09/30 20:47:15 (permalink)
    I have a fast action 9' 2weight that is great for midge & trico fishing but if I fish a 3 weight on it then I can fish anything dries nymphs & even boogers & this is the rod that I trout fish all year now
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    strandman220
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    RE: Over loading the rod. 2009/09/30 20:59:41 (permalink)
    Great Ideas.. Thanks
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    RE: Over loading the rod. 2009/09/30 22:31:34 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: flyfishindave

    I have a fast action 9' 2weight that is great for midge & trico fishing but if I fish a 3 weight on it then I can fish anything dries nymphs & even boogers & this is the rod that I trout fish all year now

     
    you mean those green slimy kind?

    http://streamsidetales.bl...015/05/helles-yea.html
    it's not luck
    if success is consistent 





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    RE: Over loading the rod. 2009/09/30 22:53:39 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: doubletaper
    you mean those green slimy kind?


    Weight em with lead wraps and fish in the deep runs. The natural helps improve a fish's protective coating.
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    RE: Over loading the rod. 2009/10/01 06:08:30 (permalink)
    DT any kind of booger
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    RE: Over loading the rod. 2009/10/01 07:06:25 (permalink)
    cannot get over the knowledge here.  i read this stuff in books and it goes right over my head, but you guys put it into a paragraph or two and it all makes sense.  thanks.

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    RE: Over loading the rod. 2009/10/03 03:48:16 (permalink)
    Or you could buy the correct line weight designed for your fishing needs. There are different head tapers for dry, nymphing, streamers, steelheads, etc.
    Also different lines for water/air temps you're fishing.
    Check it out...

    Lyrical
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