What wt fly rod should I get?
In fly fishing, 5 weight and 8 weight rods are the two most commonly-recommended rod sizes: the 5 for lighter freshwater, the 8 for heavy freshwater and a lot of saltwater fishing. If you can only have a single fly rod to cover the heavier end of things, the 8 is often a good pick.
How big of a fish can you catch on a 4wt fly rod?
It’s here you can utilize that 4wt to successfully drift nymphs past brook, rainbow, and brown trout. If fishing in narrow corridors, you can also pair this lightweight rod with a shorter length. A great size would be 8′-8′ 6”.
What is a 9wt fly rod used for?
A 9wt allows the angler to present smaller flies in shallow water, but it also allows the angler to fish heavy lines and larger flies. As is typical when taking the middle ground, a 9wt doesn’t cater to either technique superbly, but it allows anglers to do both well. A 9wt is also lighter than a 10wt.
What does it mean by #9 rod?
Most rods are around 8.5 feet to 9 feet in length. The 9 foot length is the classic fly rod length offering a good combination of smooth casting without being too long. This works best for most situations.
Can you bass fish with a 5 weight fly rod?
You can use a 5-weight trout rod for bass fishing, but it’s not the best tool. Because bass flies tend to be large and wind-resistant, heavier 6- and 7-weight rods with a medium action are best for bass. The rod should load deeply into the mid and butt section to launch bushy bass poppers in and around thick cover.
What is the most versatile fly rod weight?
5-weight
Virtually all fly fishing guides agree that a 9′ rod for 5-weight line is the most versatile trout rod in the world. If you’re likely to fish a mix of lakes, creeks and rivers, a 9′ 5-weight is a no brainer first rod. If you have no idea where you are going to fish, buy a 9′ 5-weight.
What is the difference between a 4 wt and 5 wt fly rod?
Delicate Applications- A 5-weight is a great rod for trout because it can handle many streamers, general nymphing duties, and of course dries. However, a 4- weight (especially with a faster action) makes a fine streamer rod for smaller patterns both weighted and unweighted.