{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

My vote would be the 4 wt 7'6".  TFO makes very good, reasonably priced rods (under $200).  As for rod length, even on small streams I think longer rods are better for line control and brush can be avoided by using either a bow-and-arrow or roll cast, and a longer rod increases your distance on those casts.  The 4 wt will better handle any decent sized bass you may run into as well.

On Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 9:35:32 AM UTC-5, Brian Cohen wrote:

Good morning TPFR....

I have been messing around with my 9 foot, 6-weight Echo rod for the last year and a a half, catching lots of shad, the occasional bass, and a whole mess of bluegill.   I've also gone out for trout a few times, without much luck, and I'd like to change that.

The six-weight is great for fishing on the Potomac and the Shenandoah, but I am thinking about a smaller and lighter rod for smaller streams and trout.  

I live in DC, and love to fish Rock Creek.   I like small streams -  fished once this past summer at Hemlock Overlook and thought it was great.  I mainly have time for trout at Holmes Run and Accotink, with the occasional foray further out.

So I'm thinking about a 3- or 4-weight, either 7' or 7'6", and I can't figure out which would be best.

Would be curious to hear your thoughts on pros and cons, or if there is another weight/length combo I should be considering.  And if you have any specific suggestions for a relatively inexpensive rod, please weigh in with them  (I am trying to keep the rod relatively inexpensive because I figure my money is better spent on 1) A good fly line, and 2) A casting lesson or two).

Thanks for sharing your expertise and experience,

Brian

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