{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: 8WT Recon Selection

It's too bad this forum isn't in one of the western states where we could sit around talking about the "immense differences" between 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5 (and possibly a soft 6) weight fly rods.  I love reading those things ;).  

I guess if all we had to catch around here were sunfish, we'd all be talking about the different purposes for 1-3 weight rods of various lengths and actions, and why we need them.  It's what people do.  

Where's Justin?  He may have converted to that mindset by now.  

On Friday, July 22, 2016 at 2:48:41 PM UTC-4, Douglas R wrote:

Thanks for all the good info.  I think the 9' wins the day....but will give me an excuse to pick up the 7'10" at a later date!

On Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 4:06:28 PM UTC-4, Misha Gill wrote:

I believe the point of the shorter rod is to save your shoulder tendons when casting big flies. Casting big flies (adding in water weight) all day long is really hard. By shortening the lever (the rod) you make the physics a bit easier, hence a little less stressful on your shoulder. The added bonus is that it makes the rod a more agile tool when casting from a boat or even stand up paddleboard. The cons are that you get a little a more aggressive taper and less tip flexibility, which probably affects touch/feel, and you get less line control at distance (mending). 

I'd say if you intend to use the rod for casting big flies on a consistent basis (e.g. for Musky fishing), then it's a good choice. If you're getting your first 8 weight and anticipate using it as an all around rod, get the 9 footer. I've got a 9' 8 wt that I use day in and day out and I love having it. 

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