On Dec 5, 2:36 pm, "Tom Nakashima" wrote:
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Hello,
I built a 6wt rod and it has a slower action. In fact it throws a 5wt
line much better, I learned this by trying a wf5. I wanted to buy a dt
line for it and was wondering if there were any that compliment slower
rods more?. I know that there are wf specifically designed for fast
rods but wasn't sure about double taper line.
Thanks,
Brian

Greetings Brian,
I've found the DT (Double Taper) lines work well with slow action
fly-rods. If you're currently casting a 5wt WF with your 6wt rod, you
can probably throw a 4wt DT line, or the 5wt DT line as slow fly-rods
are very forgiving. You should also cast at different distances to find out
which line weight will work best. Here's anything to try, see how slow you
can make the cast with that full action rod, you might be surprised. Also
try the roll cast, don't use a lot of power, just east to a stop.
-tom

thanks for the replies. The blank I builit the rod on is rated 6wt but
I have a hard time believing that is the optimal weight to through
with it. When I strung it with 6wt line if felt like I was throwing a
stick through a mudwall even with 15-20ft out if I went to 30 flex was
felt under the cork...when I switched to 5 it opened up and cast like
a dream with minimal effort. The reason I asked is that I have read
that newer wf lines are designed for fast action rods and wasn't sure
if it was the same with dt. I have some dt4 maybe I'll try that lots
of snow here in Cleveland today so that might postpone it for a bit.
Thanks again,
Brian