05-29-2014, 02:59 PM
AWESOME FLY!
One last note here, I may be way off base and excuse me if I am, but the fact the OP is using his (or hers) 5 wt reads that this is the only rod they have.
A 6 would be perfect, but very close to that 5 wt. 7 or 8 are great choices for second rod and maybe open a window for other species like the Pike, Musky, Carp.
Length is something you will determine what you need. I use a 9'er, but I am having a 7'9" made as I fish alone and like the control of a shorter rod. However, I am also able to roll cast a considerable amount of line with a longer rod.
Good back bone but a forgiving tip. Check out the Redington Predator. A little different action than the Sage Bass rod, but not a bad rod.
Check out this site for some great line
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~fly-line/?perPage=24
Reel, you can stay in the $30. to $40 range and be fine.
I am not hard core bass, but I do target them more than some might think. One reason I am having a rod built.
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One last note here, I may be way off base and excuse me if I am, but the fact the OP is using his (or hers) 5 wt reads that this is the only rod they have.
A 6 would be perfect, but very close to that 5 wt. 7 or 8 are great choices for second rod and maybe open a window for other species like the Pike, Musky, Carp.
Length is something you will determine what you need. I use a 9'er, but I am having a 7'9" made as I fish alone and like the control of a shorter rod. However, I am also able to roll cast a considerable amount of line with a longer rod.
Good back bone but a forgiving tip. Check out the Redington Predator. A little different action than the Sage Bass rod, but not a bad rod.
Check out this site for some great line
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~fly-line/?perPage=24
Reel, you can stay in the $30. to $40 range and be fine.
I am not hard core bass, but I do target them more than some might think. One reason I am having a rod built.
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