newby questions!!

"katie star" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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I am a beginner who needs to know the basics of rod weights, reel
weights, and line weights.
I fish for pansize trout in small creeks, half pound steelhead in
small creeks and adult steelhead
in both small creeks and good sized rivers (ie the sacramento river)
and king salmon in good sized
rivers.

Under normal circumtances, the size of the fly dictates the line weight
required, and this dictates the rod required. You can basically use any
reel which fits on the rod, but the lightest reel is usually the best
choice.


I have several reels going from a hardy lrc lightweight all the way up
to a okuma 7-9 weight. (and a
6-8 weight and a sth #2 and a sth #3, the #2 about a 6 weight and the
#3 about a 8 weight)
I have rods going from a 6 weight glass to a tfo 9 weight. I have
lines going from a 6 weight
floating to a 8 weight floating, and just recently bought a sized 2
intermediate orvis floating
line. The flies I use go from size 10 with several split shots to
size 22 dry flies.


You should start with one set of gear, until you get the hang of things.
Either a #5 weight rod from 8 to 9 feet, or a #6 weight. For most fishing,
as you described, a floating line is sufficient. On a #5 weight rod, (
although many people nowadays prefer to use a #4 weight for the fishing you
describe), use a #5 weight DT ( Double taper).


What line weights should I use? Does the size of the fly dictate what
size rod to use? Like if
you use a size 22 fly use a 2 weight rod and reel? If you are using
size 12 flys with several
split shots on a 7-8 weight, what is going to be the difference
between a 6 weight line, a 8 weight line,
and a 9 weight line? How would the 2 weight sinking line be on a
7-8 weight rod and reel? How would the hardy lrc handle 2 weight
orvis sinking line?


Too many questions, which are the result of too much gear, and trying to do
too much at once. Stick to one rig at first, and learn how to use it.

I am thinking of getting a rod specifically for small creeks using
size 16 -22 drys and nymphs,
how would a 2 weight be? Would I be able to use my lrc on a 2 weight?


Don´t waste any more money, until you know what you are doing!

If I am throwing alot of lead on a 6-8 weight reel and 7-8 rod should
I use 9 weight line? Would it
make it easier to throw the line and get the sunk fly out from the
water?


Throwing a lot of lead with a fly-rod is rarely a good idea. If you wish to
do it, then the heavier the line you use, the less difficult it is. This may
not be particularly enjoyable though. Also, casting heavier lines than the
rod is rated for, may cause you problems, although most rods can be
overlined by up to two line ratings, as long as you are not trying for
distance. Using a heavyier line will also make the rod feel slow and
"sluggish". Going too heavy, may strain or break it.


What does it mean to "turn over" a fly?

"Turn over" is when the leader unfurls, and lies more or less "straight",
on the water.

TL
MC