Reply With QuoteAt Worlds, a LOT of the guys fish 10ft 7wt's and 8wt's.Originally Posted by Umhlangarox
Steelhead
Still water rod?
Your arm will be jelly after fishing a 10ft 7wt for an entire day.
The closer one gets to realizing his destiny, the more that destiny becomes his true reason for being! Paulo Coelho
Steelhead
At Worlds, a LOT of the guys fish 10ft 7wt's and 8wt's.
Gary
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Steelhead
I am not saying it cant be done, just questioning how enjoyable it will be?
When I spend a full day on the water, fishing 10hrs + by the end of the day my casting becomes very lazy and that's with a 5wt. I can't imagine what it would be like after fishing a 7wt 10ft rod.....
Personally, I think it would make a great light estuary rod!
The closer one gets to realizing his destiny, the more that destiny becomes his true reason for being! Paulo Coelho
Steelhead
My stillwater rod that I have been fishing for the last 6 years plus is a 11 foot XP #7, no problem.
yes, it is a little heavier, but the advantages makes up for the slightly heavier rod
Korrie Broos
Don't go knocking on Death's door, ring the bell and run like hell. He hates it. (anon)
Nymphing, adds depth to your fly fishing.
Nymphing, is fly fishing in another dimension
Steelhead
Each to his own I suppose, personally I think it is complete overkill!
The closer one gets to realizing his destiny, the more that destiny becomes his true reason for being! Paulo Coelho
Steelhead
I think you will find that the heavier rods require less work to bomb out a long cast than the lighter rods.
Also, competition would be max 2 x 3 hour sessions in a day with a break in between.
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Gary
Flytyer - Where great flytying begins
Steelhead
Ya for comp fishing I can definitely see how it will make sense, especially if you fishing on a boat trying to cover water that your boat partner can't get to.
With the still water setups I have it is not often I am making more then 2 or 3 false casts, unless casting directly into a strong wind. You also don't need extremely long casts because you can cover all the water in your own time!
The closer one gets to realizing his destiny, the more that destiny becomes his true reason for being! Paulo Coelho
Steelhead
With 3 weighted Goldilocks and 20 foot leader, an absolute pleasure to cast.
and as you said in your one post about a certain type of fishing "it is what gives me enjoyment." or "it is what I enjoy"
Korrie Broos
Don't go knocking on Death's door, ring the bell and run like hell. He hates it. (anon)
Nymphing, adds depth to your fly fishing.
Nymphing, is fly fishing in another dimension
Steelhead
I will ask him.Keerp you postedCore, tell your mate to send it to CT. If I like it Ill buy it and pay postage. If I dont, Ill pay for postage
Steelhead
No, the TCR is designed for long casts with minimum effort, for the person who knows how to cast. Might find it will be easier than you think. I also think a 7wt in our conditions is an overkill, but then my Stillwater rod of choice is a 9 foot 9, 4wt, so don't go too much by what I say
Last edited by Andre; 25-06-14 at 02:43 PM.
Disclaimer.... none of my posts are intended to be "expert advice"..just opinions from someone who is willing to help where he can.
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