I just built
a Cabela's SLi 8'6" 5wt (rod blank is 1.39 oz)using recoil single foot guides and attached a new Lamson-Waterworks ULA p.2 reel (2.9 oz). This is by far the lightest combo I've ever used - The rod casts beautifully, as if there is no effort,
shadow casting, if you will. When I hooked my first trout (a 12" brown) it felt like it was attached by a silken thread. I really like
the feel of it and I had no arm fatigue at the end of the day.
Anyone else try an ultra-lite ? Do you like them ?
2007-08-30 02:08:07 · 4 answers · asked by pheasant.tail 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
In NE PA, Streams 40-50 ft wide
2007-08-30 03:05:36 · update #1
I realize that a 5wt is medium wt, what I was referring to was the lightness of the outfit. The rod is feather light even though it is a 5 wt and the reel is the lightest you can buy.
2007-08-30 05:47:37 · update #2
Lightest rig I've ever used is a 4-wt. I find I can't boom casts out nearly as far with it -- even with a double haul -- as I can with heavier rigs, so it is better for smaller streams, and requires more stealth in approaching wary trout.
Requires more touch to land a hooked fish, too, as you're using lighter everything. But I agree -- easier on the arm, and a much more intimate feel to the action.
I've seen some guys fishing even lighter rigs (~2-wt?) on my favorite local stream here in Maryland, but never tried 'em myself.
Where are you using yours?
2007-08-30 02:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My light fly rod is a 8'6" 3wt that I built on StCroix blank. Ive found it to be a wonderful outfit here in SW VA for smaller streams that are local. Its an outfit that stays in my truck all the time. I cant cast it terribly far, but in this area there is no need for long distance. Accuracy is much more important in the fishing around here and I find it to be excellent for that. I think the total wight of the outfit is around 6oz and I could cast it all day long long without ever even noticing it.
2007-08-30 12:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by stilhdr1963 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pet trout rod is a 3wt orvis Superfine. Plenty for trout. I am considering a 6'6" 2 wt for small streams.
I would call a 5wt a medium sizd trout rod.
2007-08-30 12:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by Patrick H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try posting at http://www.fishntell.com/ and see if you get any better results
2007-09-03 03:29:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋