01-22-2012, 10:19 PM
I think an 8' to 9' 5 wt as well because, not only creeks, rivers but stillwater. Bigger flies and wind. Much easier to roll cast which is one cast one really needs to learn to be able to fly fish anywhere.
As for Creeks, I take an 8'er up Millcreek and can high stick on narrow spots.
Plus this is a learning as well.
As for flex, I differ there as well. Medium Fast action as this will teach them to feel the load much more than a fast action. Again this is a learning...first time, so learn correctly to not rush it.
Balance is the most important thing to me as well. A 7' rod can feel like a club if not balanced. I am not sayin you need to go the lightest rod and the lightest reel, although this is ultimate, I am saying a rod that is balanced with the reel and line and is not tip heavy or butt heavy.
This is so cool you are getting you son into this. I think like Karate it also teaches respect and discipline.
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As for Creeks, I take an 8'er up Millcreek and can high stick on narrow spots.
Plus this is a learning as well.
As for flex, I differ there as well. Medium Fast action as this will teach them to feel the load much more than a fast action. Again this is a learning...first time, so learn correctly to not rush it.
Balance is the most important thing to me as well. A 7' rod can feel like a club if not balanced. I am not sayin you need to go the lightest rod and the lightest reel, although this is ultimate, I am saying a rod that is balanced with the reel and line and is not tip heavy or butt heavy.
This is so cool you are getting you son into this. I think like Karate it also teaches respect and discipline.
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