On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 22:58:38 +0000 (UTC), "Anonymous"
wrote:

I'm considering trading in my existing trout rods and reels for something a
bit special and I was hoping somebody could offer me some advice on the best
rod/line weight and action to go for.

I know that one rod can't do everything but as I'll mostly be fishing
stillwater fisheries from the bank (and occasional boat) I was thinking that
a 9' - 9'6'' #6 with a tip-action would be a good all-rounder. Anybody have
any alternative suggestions?

Thanks in advance


Largely personal preference. You don't say the size of the
stillwaters. If predominently "small" then the size you mention would
probably be ok. If "large" - Rutland, Grafham etc then I would go
longer and heavier - say 10' and #7. I used 10' 6" off the bank for
many years - there was a distinct advatage in a longer rod for lifting
line and covering a rising fish. With the lightness of modern rods a
longer rod doesn't have the weight disadvantage it used to have. You
have leverage on the wrist of course. Your own build, height etc
should be considered - a gorilla can cope better ...... ;-)
You say something "special". I suspect this means more expnsive ;-).
It should still be based on what you have found works in your existing
rods regarding length, line weight and action. Off fishing through the
mist now
ttfn
Keith