06-27-2013, 03:44 PM
Everything that has been said is correct. But they are only parts of the equation. Casting distance, accuracy, abilty to work the wind, all play in. Big rods need big heavy line to load properly.
My 2-wt will make pretty, delicate, accurate short casts. I could easily hit a copenhagen can at 30 to 40 feet. But because it is light and has little backbone, not optimal for throwing it in windy conditions.
My 9 and 10 wt's on the other hand will throw lots of line and power through the wind. While I can cast to a hoola hoop at 70 ft, no way to a copenhagen can. Also a rod that strong is poor at 20 ft. However they are very nice with big ass salt water fishies.
That is why you need many rods!! Never leave home with only one rod!!
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My 2-wt will make pretty, delicate, accurate short casts. I could easily hit a copenhagen can at 30 to 40 feet. But because it is light and has little backbone, not optimal for throwing it in windy conditions.
My 9 and 10 wt's on the other hand will throw lots of line and power through the wind. While I can cast to a hoola hoop at 70 ft, no way to a copenhagen can. Also a rod that strong is poor at 20 ft. However they are very nice with big ass salt water fishies.
That is why you need many rods!! Never leave home with only one rod!!
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