"Pete Knox" wrote in message
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I do also plan
on doing some stream fishing for trout(where I'll wade) and was planning
on
a 5 or 6 wt, 8.5 to 9' medium-fast action rod. I was hoping I could use
the same rod on the lake in the canoe - where I would go after trout,
smallmouth, and the occasional other species (if lucky ). Is that
possible? Will it be harder as a beginner to learn to cast from the boat?

Lots of questions, I know.

Thanks in advance,

Pete Knox

Your choice of tackle will be fine for what you have outlined as your target
use. But if you later decide to fish for species (e.g. Largemouth) that may
require casting larger more wind restant flies I would recommend a size 7 or
8. Yes, it will be more difficult to learn flycasting from a canoe. I
recommend that you first learn to fly cast while standing (further recommend
that you get lessons fm e.g. a fly shop) before attempting to cast from a
canoe.

Bob Weinberger