{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: What kind of setup for the Shad run at Fletchers?

I meant to steer you away from DH rods!  Damn, how could I forget that? Anyway -- don't go spey.....total waste of money on the Potomac.   

Spey guys aren't much good at basic physics, and therefore generally work in bagel shops in the pacific NW.  The 13-14' rods make the tiny fish feel bigger.  

Gene

On Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 7:53:45 PM UTC-5, TurbineBlade wrote:

Agreed, unless you just want to get another combo anyway.  In that case, you can make a "Colorado argument" that you need a 4, 4.5, 5, and 6 weight rod for rainbow trout and apply it to shad.  

For the days when you're catching shad literally on every cast, I prefer a 7' 6 weight glass rod because a stiff 9' rod will kind of beat you up all day ;).   

Gene

On Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 10:00:58 AM UTC-5, Yambag Nelson wrote:

6wt is fine but having an 8wt can't hurt.  It is a rod you will use.

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