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How far can you cast a WF flyline on a 5wt rod???
- Thread starter Grunterrr
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It's is very important that your line/rod setup is well balance many guys go up a line wt on the rod.
So if you fish a 5 wt you load it with a 6wt line.
Fly fishing is all about technique and perfecting it.
A few years ago I met the legendary Lefty Kreh in the states and he is a serious ol Ballie (70 years + I think) I saw him take the tophalf of a 9wt rod lie on his back and throw a full line plus some of the backing - his style is a sight to see.
If you can get somebody to show you how to double haul cast - I can try and explain it but it won't do any good you need to see it to understand the concept.
Getting balanced equipment and time on the water is the only key.
So if you fish a 5 wt you load it with a 6wt line.
Fly fishing is all about technique and perfecting it.
A few years ago I met the legendary Lefty Kreh in the states and he is a serious ol Ballie (70 years + I think) I saw him take the tophalf of a 9wt rod lie on his back and throw a full line plus some of the backing - his style is a sight to see.
If you can get somebody to show you how to double haul cast - I can try and explain it but it won't do any good you need to see it to understand the concept.
Getting balanced equipment and time on the water is the only key.
Carlos Moran
Sealiner
What rod and line are you using?If you are serious about getting distance you should consider a mid range rod with a good quality line such as cortland or airflow.Don't ever force your cast,if you are tacking strain,you are forcing it.The cast should be effortless
Carlos Moran
Sealiner
Hi Ryan
I am currently the skipper at Bom Bom Island resort in Principe,West Africa.Im a Eastern Cape boytjie,been guiding in west africa for the last four years.
I am currently the skipper at Bom Bom Island resort in Principe,West Africa.Im a Eastern Cape boytjie,been guiding in west africa for the last four years.
Kewl thanks buddy.
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Dragondale
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i guess a full line and a few meters of backing is my best on a good day with a 5wt and wf floater. but generally never need to cast that far. its easier just to physically move closer
ThefishinMagician
Sealiner
[color=#006600]Grunterrr[/color] wrote:
Remember, with fly fishing you are actually throwing the line. Thus by using a heavier line might help with loading the rod during the cast.
Thats my theory.
Why a 6wt on a 5wt rod???
Remember, with fly fishing you are actually throwing the line. Thus by using a heavier line might help with loading the rod during the cast.
Thats my theory.
my 2c
Over lining a rod has it's applications but distance casting is not one of them. it is the same as putting a 8oz sinker on a 6oz rod. The rod will feel over powered in your hands. The only time I would over line the rod is when I fish medium distances with the minimum amount of false casts.
The weight of the first 30ft of your flyline gives the line its rating. The designers of the rods design their rods accordingly. Your rod should load properly with 30ft line out of the rod tip. You should shoot your line when 30ft of line is in the air. That should give you optimum casting distance. If you have a very fast rod like the new TFO's, it might help to up the line weight.
Slow action rods are not designed for long distance casting but more for presentation. I own one of these. I underline this rod to cast further. The rod can then have a bit more line in the air before it gets over powered.
This is only my view on over and under lining. I would rather learn how to double haul to get the extra distance.
Over lining a rod has it's applications but distance casting is not one of them. it is the same as putting a 8oz sinker on a 6oz rod. The rod will feel over powered in your hands. The only time I would over line the rod is when I fish medium distances with the minimum amount of false casts.
The weight of the first 30ft of your flyline gives the line its rating. The designers of the rods design their rods accordingly. Your rod should load properly with 30ft line out of the rod tip. You should shoot your line when 30ft of line is in the air. That should give you optimum casting distance. If you have a very fast rod like the new TFO's, it might help to up the line weight.
Slow action rods are not designed for long distance casting but more for presentation. I own one of these. I underline this rod to cast further. The rod can then have a bit more line in the air before it gets over powered.
This is only my view on over and under lining. I would rather learn how to double haul to get the extra distance.
I got this from the G.Loomis website.
" Fly Line Ratings
G.Loomis fly rod blanks are rated for weight forward lines. Ratings are the same for double taper line and keeping a lot of line in the air, you should move down one size. If you are using a shooting taper of casting very short distances, move up one line size. For example a 9' blank, rated for a #5 line balances at 35-40 feet with a 9' leader, but if you frequently make casts of less than 30-feet, you may want to move up to a # 6 line.
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" Fly Line Ratings
G.Loomis fly rod blanks are rated for weight forward lines. Ratings are the same for double taper line and keeping a lot of line in the air, you should move down one size. If you are using a shooting taper of casting very short distances, move up one line size. For example a 9' blank, rated for a #5 line balances at 35-40 feet with a 9' leader, but if you frequently make casts of less than 30-feet, you may want to move up to a # 6 line.
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