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Jober
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2016/12/22 21:46:40 (permalink)

7 weight

Was wondering if a 10 foot 7 weight would hold up for salmon
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    jat1007
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    Re: 7 weight 2016/12/23 08:14:56 (permalink)
    all about how you play the fish i guess.... most guys i know use heavier... 


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    Smallsac
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    Re: 7 weight 2016/12/23 08:17:44 (permalink)
    Can be done, just not a smart idea. Attached is a pic of a busted 10' 7wt, from a steelie.  Break was my fault for trying to horse the fish, was crowded.
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    pafisher
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    Re: 7 weight 2016/12/23 14:04:55 (permalink)
    Keep your hand on the cork and it will work,I used a 6wt for salmon and it worked.Now I use a 8wt which is n't much heavier than a 7wt.
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    Re: 7 weight 2016/12/23 16:50:02 (permalink)
    I use a 6 for steelhead and never have a problem I Gota 7 weight just hate buying a 8 weight only to use couple times a year
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    genieman77
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    Re: 7 weight 2016/12/23 17:03:45 (permalink)
    Jober
    I use a 6 for steelhead and never have a problem I Gota 7 weight just hate buying a 8 weight only to use couple times a year



     
    Wellden, why not have a whack at em with your seven??
    Then you'll know , yo?
     
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    Smallsac
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    Re: 7 weight 2016/12/23 18:16:26 (permalink)
    "Try it, you'll like it"......dam rod pushers
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    Re: 7 weight 2016/12/23 18:31:23 (permalink)
    pafisher
    Keep your hand on the cork and it will work,I used a 6wt for salmon and it worked.Now I use a 8wt which is n't much heavier than a 7wt.


    Hand never left the cork, problem was drag was too tight and I leaned the rod too far back at the same time fish decided to run.....Orvis..
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