Topic: Pinks and Cutthroat in the Fraser (Read 7447 times)

fullahead · « **on:** February 15, 2005, 11:28:00 AM »

I have been fishing for years but just started getting in to fly-fishing. I bought a five-weight fly rod last year for lake fishing. I would like to try cutthroat fishing in the Harrison River and bay. The pink fishery in the Fraser River, this year will be good as well. Is a five-weight rod to light for pinks? A question I have, would I use a floating or sinking line. Any information would be appreciated.

Steelhead King · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2005, 01:45:04 PM »

A 5wt is good enough to handle pinks and the odd coho... The reason you want a heavier rod is to cast in windy condiction. As for fly line, you should have both floating and sinking for different appication.