| Those who have been fly fishing for many years probably have several different rods for different purposes, and each rod is designed for a unique task. The size-number of the rod is directly linked to the size or number of the fly line you are using. The sizes and numbers work like shoe sizes. Basically, a 3-weight rod will cast a 3 weight line, and an 8-weight rod will cast an 8-weight line. So, the bigger the number, the bigger the rod and the heavier the line. Essentially, you want a rod suitable for streams and ponds. A middle-weight rod and line will do the trick, usually a 5 or 6-weight rod.
Of course, this is only part of the picture. Each rod manufacturer claims to know the “right” rod for the right person. But ultimately, only you will be able to decide that. Try several different rod weight and line weight combinations. After some experience, you will find the best rod to cast.
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The Orvis Clearwater rods have always represented some of the best
values in the fly fishing business. This rod is no exception. It has
the action that we are looking for in a Great Lakes Steelhead/Salmon
rod and also has the full wells grip and fighting butt. 10' 8wt 4pc.
Comes with a Plastic rod tube and rod sack and carries Orvis' 25-year
guarantee!
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The new LS2 double hander rods from Scott are raising the bar on
performance. The first thing you'll notice about this rod is how light
it balances in the hand. The action is fast, yet a soft enough tip to
protect the light tippets used in the Erie/Great Lakes fishery. This
rod is well suited to traditional spey casting techniques but still
small enough and manageable enough to use one handed.
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 Made with second-generation boron/graphite composite, Boron IIx rods
have redefined the fast-action category. A common flaw in most
fast-action designs is a lack of casting range; the rods are often hard
to load at short distances
and even at longer range can be clumsy due to overly stiff butt
sections.
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