04-05-2009, 02:19 AM
I would say a 5/6 wt is the best all around weight. I have had the same one since I was 11 or so and have caught numerous large fish on it, including some pretty decent steelies. I have actually never fished anything larger than my 6 wt so I can't really compare it to fishing an 8 wt. And you should be just fine on bass as well with the 5/6 wt. I haven't ever had any problems landing them on mine. Hope this helps a little.
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