{"id":8341,"date":"2011-06-13T13:38:32","date_gmt":"2011-06-13T17:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adirondack.net\/dacks\/2011\/06\/need-new-rod.html"},"modified":"2018-06-26T10:04:05","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T14:04:05","slug":"need-new-rod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adirondack.net\/dacks\/2011\/06\/need-new-rod\/","title":{"rendered":"I Want To Buy A Fly Rod"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have been using the same fishing gear<\/b> for years now, a 6ft. Berkley rod, Abu-Garcia spinning reel, and 6lb. Stren Monofilament (clear blue). I usually use Eagle Claw snelled hooks and Canadian Nightcrawlers for trout, and any number of lures\/artificial bait for bass. After fishing the same waters<\/i> the same ways<\/i> for years, I need a new challenge.<\/b><\/p>\n

I generally fish for trout during the summer months<\/b> as I find them quite tasty, and the waters they live in unique and pleasant. However, I am growing tired of scaling river banks and worming hooks. This summer, I have decided to learn how to fly fish<\/b>. To open myself up to this noble pastime<\/b> and maybe someday<\/i>, land a trout on a fly that I tied<\/i> myself.<\/p>\n

I have general knowledge of trout fishing, and I understand the important factors of fly rods. At least what I think is important.<\/i> However, I would like a little direction in deciding on my first rod.<\/p>\n

I will largely be fishing small streams and rivers, no more than 40-50 feet wide<\/b>. Also, throughout the summer I will be hiking into some small ponds for overnight camping\/fishing outings, and would like to be able to fish any number of small Adirondack ponds for native brookies<\/b> during these excursions.<\/p>\n

I have an old rod, and a fly reel spooled with backing and what I think is 5wt., floating line. I acquired this set-up from a relative who passed away, and by the time I got my hands on it, the rod had undoubtedly been stepped on and was split right above the handle<\/b>. I am almost embarrassed to say that I wrapped the rod, in extreme cob-job fashion, so that I could practice my casting in the yard. The resistance caused by the water will surely cause the rod to buckle, and I can’t imagine trying to set a hook with it, but it has offered me something to practice with for the time being.<\/p>\n

I’ve been looking around a bit, and I am leaning towards this rod by L.L. Bean – 5wt., four pieces, and includes a rod tube. I like the fact that the rod is four pieces and comes with a tube, as I will be hiking, and my gear should be compact and protected<\/b>. The only thing I am concerned with is the length. I didn’t notice on the website what the length is, but I think it should be around 7 or 8 feet?<\/p>\n

What length\/weight rods do you use when fishing small streams and rivers for trout?<\/b> I have heard of fishermen spooling 5wt. line on a 4wt. rod for small streams to make up for the lack of line that will be cast, is this something to consider?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I have been using the same fishing gear for years now, a 6ft. Berkley rod, Abu-Garcia spinning reel, and 6lb. Stren Monofilament (clear blue). 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