mismatching flyline weight with reel

ahhh yes, the gear whore rating. always a consideration which almost
slipped my mind. hmmmm. first computers, then cycling, now fly fishing.
more thought is necessary i think. ;-)

thanks to both of you.


eric zamora
fresno, ca.




From: Ken Fortenberry
Organization: SBC http://yahoo.sbc.com
Newsgroups: rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 21:32:19 GMT
Subject: mismatching flyline weight with reel

eric paul zamora wrote:
...
if, ONE DAY, i purchase a second, smaller rod, could i use the smallish 5/6
redington on a 4 or 3 weight rod with 4 or 3 weight line? i guess what i'm
asking is would this cause any serious problems in performance? ...

Well, it would wreak havoc with your gear whore rating but as for actual
fishing, all you have to do is put enough backing on to leave a 1/4" gap
at the top of the spool when fully loaded with line & backing and you're
good to go.

--
Ken Fortenberry