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2022 02 02 nbsp 0183 32 Fly rods come in sizes ranging from 5 8 weight and higher but you won t have to worry about that with bass fishing Most anglers would agree that it s better to hit the water with something a little larger than you planned because you never know what you ll find
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2015 10 28 nbsp 0183 32 Unless the majority of your fly fishing takes place in a drift boat my suggestion to the trout fisherman looking for their next rod is to get a 4 weight Here are 4 reasons why 1 Smaller Waters This is somewhat of a no brainer but is still 100 fact Any area of the country with trout streams is going to offer these in a variety of sizes
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2017 01 04 nbsp 0183 32 Even though the bass wasn t large my 2 weight fly rod made it feel like a bruiser With a heavier stick that bass would have been a wimp Once you get the feel and rhythm of a featherweight fly rod casting can be as pleasurable as any other tackle The lightest fly rods come in 0 to 1 weight ratings with 2 and 3 weights only slightly heavier While 0 to 1 weight
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2009 06 05 nbsp 0183 32 When we have decided on our type of fly rod we need to decide on our line weight and length of rod If you are going to fish small streams 15 across a shorter rod might be in order But an average 8 189 foot is about right for most of our fishing needs as length goes As I think most of our fishing is in the 20 foot to 40 foot range casting range a 8 189 foot rod gives
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2017 08 08 nbsp 0183 32 Don t lose any sleep over the type of rod you use for bass fly fishing just make sure it has enough backbone to handle a strong fish – a five to eight weight nine foot fly rod works very well for most bass If there s no wind or heavy weed cover a five or six weight will do but for flinging larger bulky feathery flies in wind go heavier up to an eight weight Use a fly
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2020 05 04 nbsp 0183 32 In short 5 weight fly rods are widely considered to be the best all around choice for anglers and for good reason From making delicate casts on small mountain streams to fighting 20 inch trout on larger rivers and lakes 5 weight fly rods are versatile enough to handle a wide range of fly fishing scenarios
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2009 04 03 nbsp 0183 32 Fly rods of the weight range used for bass fishing typically come in lengths from seven and a half up to ten feet To facilitate more accurate casting around cover and for ease of handling on my boat I prefer to use the shorter rods my 4 to 5 weight rods are seven and a half to eight feet long while my 6 to 8 weight rods are eight and a half to nine feet long
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Fly Rod Weight for Bass Fly fishing for bass can be a lot of fun but choosing the right setup can sometimes be a challenge With so many options and combinations available these days it can be difficult knowing which one is right for you The overall best rod weight setup for bass in my opinion is 8 wt rod paired with an 8 wt floating line
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Shop Bass Pro Shops Fly Fishing for Fly Rods from top brands including G Loomis Orvis Sage Temple Fork Outfitters White River Fly Shop and more
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2019 06 10 nbsp 0183 32 A fly rod I started fly fishing for bass about six years ago when I saw a couple of buddies doing it Deshauteurs says Many – perhaps
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2017 05 30 nbsp 0183 32 The go to gear for bass on fly is simple Hanson generally fishes with a 5 weight rod Grigsby chooses to go a bit heavier with an 8 weight He has no problem with using a 5 or 6 weight but fishes the 8 because of convenience since he often uses the same rod for reds
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2013 08 29 nbsp 0183 32 I recently returned from my first ever fly fishing trip We fished the Madison River and some private lakes in Montana I am now hooked and looking to purchase my first fly fishing rod and reel I live in central Kentucky and want to be able to fish for both bass and trout with the same rod and
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2021 12 08 nbsp 0183 32 What Weight Fly Rod for Bass Fishing Read Why Guide Using a 7 weight fly rod is the best option for bass but make sure the actual weight of the rod is light enough A four or five ounce rod is going to make it much easier on your shoulder When fishing for bass you re going to be casting and retrieving almost all day
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2022 02 28 nbsp 0183 32 The fly line is probably the most critical piece of gear in fly fishing for bass The line is what propels the fly and having adequate weight to turn over heavy streamers and poppers makes
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2018 11 28 nbsp 0183 32 Back to short sticks and an added value that some anglers are not aware of I bought a Sage Bass rod a few years after it came out The original Sage Bass fly rod now called Bass II is a short fly rod with a big heart I bought it when the owner of the fly shop where I worked part time Fort Lauderdale Fly Shop threw me a deal on a demo
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2018 04 23 nbsp 0183 32 The 7 Weight is the middle child of fly fishing A 7 weight fly rod is the most versatile tool in the fly anglers box The number of species and techniques that are perfect for the 7 weight is staggering and yet this versatile rod is often overlooked by anglers and rod designers alike I love fishing a 7 but it s been a long time since I had one I thought was just
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2017 09 06 nbsp 0183 32 When the major fly fishing rod companies came out with 0 weight rods I had to laugh Running into a guy fishing with one west of the Rockies I asked him what one day of the year was best for that rod First
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The key takeaways here are that choosing a fly line for Bass depends on fly choice fishing conditions and rod choice If you have questions and want to discuss fly lines for Bass in greater detail please feel free to reach out via
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2017 08 08 nbsp 0183 32 Don t lose any sleep over the type of rod you use for bass fly fishing just make sure it has enough backbone to handle a strong fish – a five to eight weight nine foot fly rod works very well for most bass If there s no
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Fly Line Weight 7 Use this line weight for all bass fishing if you want no worries Also works well for monster trout fishing Hopeless overkill for average trout and panfish This line weight is also popular for steelhead and small to medium sized salmon Fly Line Weight 8 and Above These line weights are used for ever larger and stronger fish particular saltwater species If
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6 Weight Fly Rod Review Series Part One Head to Head Lawn Casting No fly rod is the perfect rod on every river on every given day I have often fallen in love with a rod on one river fishing in one style only to curse it later under
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2021 04 28 nbsp 0183 32 Fly lines and fly rods need to be closely balanced in order to be most effective Rods and lines are matched with each other by a line weight system This measurement gives the buyer an idea of what size line is best suited for that rod A 6 weight rod will work best with a 6 weight line and a 9 weight rod will work best with a 9 weight line The higher the weight
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If you re in the market for a good 4 weight fly fishing rod then I have good news for you With the latest innovations in rod making technology the use of high end materials the options are limitless Below you ll find the reviews of the best 4
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These rods can handle all kinds of lines wind and flies ranging up to larger patterns like bass bugs and saltwater streamers The amount of power in an 8 weight also means it can take on some bigger stronger species yet more average sized specimens remain enjoyable What is an 8 weight fly rod good for Read More 187
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2019 08 15 nbsp 0183 32 Largemouth Bass suggested fly rod weight 5 9 Carp suggested fly rod weight 6 10 Steelhead suggested fly rod weight 7 9 Salmon suggested fly rod weight 8 10 Northern Pike and Muskie suggested fly rod weight 8 12 Grayling suggested fly rod weight 3 5 Bonefish Redfish suggested fly rod weight 7 9 Striped Bass False Albacore suggested fly
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2015 02 16 nbsp 0183 32 Balancing fly line rod and reel Assembling a balanced fly fishing rig is as easy as matching the numbers on the fly line to the numbers on the fly reel and fly rod For instance you would match an Ultra 4 5 weight fly line with a 5 weight fly rod and you d spool it on a 4 5 6 fly reel Lower numbers – weights 2 6 – denote smaller gear best suited to trout and panfish As
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2018 03 18 nbsp 0183 32 Over the years I ve owned a lot of fly rods Most of my fly fishing is geared towards pursuing small to medium sized fish like bass trout snook and stripers so I typically don t need rods too far on either side of the line weight spectrum I do have a 12 weight on my rack quot just in case quot but I guess that explains why it currently has a pretty good layer of dust on it
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2019 08 15 nbsp 0183 32 The weight of the fly line makes it possible to cast an unweighted fly unlike conventional fishing where the weight of the lure carries out the line A rod s weight rating denotes the weight of line that should be used with it If
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2019 08 16 nbsp 0183 32 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
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2021 02 22 nbsp 0183 32 I m looking into trying fly fishing for bass and inshore saltwater fish and need some advice What size rod would you use Based on my research it seems a 6 to 8 weight is ideal for bass I m personally leaning towards an 8 weight so it can be used for reds and sea trout as well but don t want