Perfect Yellows rod

[Culprit]

I know each person has their own preference in what they are looking for in a rod but if you forget about brands names for a while.

What would the ideal characteristics be for the ultimate or ideal fly rod for yellows?

[Michael]

Smallmouth Yellows: 5wt, 9 foot, 5 piece, medium-fast action, single foot guides, two stripping guides (larger than usual), and a smooth transition from butt to tip with regards to power.

Largemouth Yellows: 7wt, 9 foot, 4 piece, medium-fast action, snake guides, two stripping guides, less flex in the butt than the 5wt...making for a power butt yet responsive tip.

[Byron]

Smallmouth Yellows: 5wt, 9 foot, 5 piece, medium-fast action, single foot guides, two stripping guides (larger than usual), and a smooth transition from butt to tip with regards to power.

Largemouth Yellows: 7wt, 9 foot, 4 piece, medium-fast action, snake guides, two stripping guides, less flex in the butt than the 5wt...making for a power butt yet responsive tip.

Listen to Mike he knows what he is talking about

[Michael]

Listen to Mike he knows what he is talking about

hahaha. Just my opinion of course. But I said 9foot rods as I have found them better for CZN than 10' rods. More sensitive, and the extra weight of the 10' is not lekker for a full day's fishing.

Hey Byron, nice avatar!! Better than the "ripple caused by stone thrown in water" pic....

[Byron]

Hey Byron, nice avatar!! Better than the "ripple caused by stone thrown in water" pic....

I'll have you know that that ripple was a 2kg trout on my line....

[Herman Jooste]

I'll have you know that that ripple was a 2kg trout on my line....

When are you going stop catching "gillimientjies".?

[Culprit]

Do you mind if I ask what is the reason for the four and five piece rod setup when compared to a 3 piece rod setup?

[Michael]

I'll have you know that that ripple was a 2kg trout on my line....

Ja but that water get's stocked at 2.5kg and up...so what the hell???

I mean I heard even Herman and OMR caught bigger fish...

Now they will mo*r me when they see me again

Geez, a lot of smilies in this reply!!

[Herman Jooste]

Ja but that water get's stocked at 2.5kg and up...so what the hell???

I mean I heard even Herman and OMR caught bigger fish...

Now they will mo*r me when they see me again

No need to mo*r you. Your restitution will be a 2# Albright, 5 piece smuggler, EACH.
If not forthcoming then be afraid, be very afraid.

[Michael]

Do you mind if I ask what is the reason for the four and five piece rod setup when compared to a 3 piece rod setup?

Purely for travel purposes...the 3 piece rods's tubes are a little long for carry-on luggage. Especially the 5 piece, it's about 4 or 5 inches shorter than the 4 piece tube even, so it's great to travel with.
There is also the theory that a 5 piece blank is better than a 4 piece blank...but I don't have any facts on that. To me, it's just to travel easier.