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?

Over the years I've gone from 9' #6 to 10'6" #8 and back to 9' #7 for
general stillwater use (with 8' 6" #5 used quite often).
The shorter rods cast as far and are much less tiring to use in my
opinion.
I prefer the #7 weight as it can be used to cast lures, although I'll
admit I only use 'mini-lures', yet still be light enough to cast a
medium to large dry fly with reasonable delicacy.

I prefer tip (ish) actioned rods myself, but as far as rod action goes
it's largely down to casting style and personal preference.

Cheers
Ian D