On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 07:59:56 -0600, "No Left Turn"
wrote:

What is the best set up for roll casting?

A Fast Rod or Slow?
Graphite, bamboo or fiberglass?
Your long, longer or longest rod?

Weight Forward or Level line?
Would you do better to move up or down a line weight?

Well, since roll casting is basically a "make-do" in a particular spot
where you have limited room for a backcast, the _only_ set-up is the one
you're already using. Why would you wish to carry a second rod, etc.,
while fishing set-up only for the roll casts? IMO, the problems in
doing so would far outweigh any benefit gained by having such a second
"optimized" roll casting setup, but, I suppose, YMMV.

If, on the other hand, you're asking what's best when you know ALL
you'll be able to do is roll cast, then use whatever is most appropriate
for the quarry you're after - i.e., I'd not use a 10 on a small trout
stream. Most often, a roll casting-only water/situation would occur on
smaller, obstruction-lined/overhung waters, for smaller quarry, and as
such, a lighter, shorter rod is going to be called for anyway, but the
specifics (action, etc.) are going to be more a personal preference
rather than a "this is better subjectively" situation.

Bottom line: In most cases, IMO, unless there is a particular water that
you will fish _a lot_ and need to buy/replace tackle for it anyway,
trying to "tune" a rig for roll casting will be a waste of time (again,
YMMV). OTOH, if you have a specific unique situation in mind, please
give details, and I'm sure you'll get lots of ideas.

And.....more important
Single Malt or Brandy in the flask?

2 flasks...

Brunette or Red Head?

Both, and a blonde...

Thanks

You're welcome.