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  1. 04-08-2011, 11:49 AM #11
    deathb4disco
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cartman View Post
    Most recommendations for a starter set up seem to be for a 9' 5wt, but I was reading this book, Fly Fishing for Dummies, and it recommends a 3wt for pan fish. Since you have been fishing with a 3wt, I wanted to get your opinion on this question. The book gets great reviews, but it seems to be at odds with most else I hear.
    I like the 9' 5wt for beginners. It's just a good, all-round rod. It's the 30-06 of the fly rod world -- not perfect for everything but very good for a lot. It will handle bigger flies and wind better than a 3wt. I think QK likes lighter rods, so his opinion may differ.

    BTW, I didn't like the "Fly Fishing for Dummies" book. It was written by a journalist. IMO, the "Idiot's Guide to FF", the Orvis guide, and the LL Bean book are all better resources.
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  2. 04-09-2011, 07:01 PM #12
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    For a catch-all rod, a 9ft 5wt is hard to beat. Great for learning how to fly fish on!

    For where I fish and what I target, a 7-foot 3-weight rod seems to do me great. I generally am looking for bluegills, and some spots require "tight quarters" casting, so the shorter rod helps.
    I recently got a glass 7-foot 5-wt and am now addicted to it, but we don't need to open up that can of worms here!
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  3. 04-09-2011, 08:12 PM #13
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    looks like they are sold out. Oh well I need a new fly rod like I need another hole in my head. quivira My last fly rod was a old Berkley Cherrywood 8 foot 4 weight in Glass. Smooth I like it. My favorite is a old 10 foot 7 weight Allcock split bamboo. Like you said maybe we should let that one rest as every one has his favorite.

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