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Line Wt for 4pc Rod
« on: March 17, 2006, 10:55:54 PM »
Is it true that for a 4pc rod that you would want to step up one line wt for the fly line? I was told that the joints on the rod actually stiffens the rod up a bit, making a heavier line more suitable (i.e. 4wt rod with 5 wt line).
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Re: Line Wt for 4pc Rod
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2006, 07:47:45 PM »
i will defer to the more experienced guys but i've not heard that at all. the new rods are as flexable as the 2 pieces and easier to carry.  i have heard that at one time that was a problem but not for a while now.
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Re: Line Wt for 4pc Rod
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2006, 10:07:38 AM »
Most of the time i load a heavier line on evry rod. You get more distance but less accuracy. Number of pieces is irrelivent
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Re: Line Wt for 4pc Rod
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2006, 10:07:42 PM »
I have a 3 pc 7/8 wt, and loaded it with an 8wt line, very comfortable
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Re: Line Wt for 4pc Rod
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2006, 05:03:18 PM »
i have a 4pc 4wt rod with a 5 wt line works great and its very easy to cast with
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