question on rods

I have several rods that I have had for over 20 years, and am wondering
how they compare to the newer stuff out today (such as Temple fork
outfitters, st croix, etc)
a 2 piece 8 1/2 6 weight fenwick (doesnt have a name)
3 piece 8 foot 6 weight cortland pro crest
2 piece 8 foot 6 weight "golden sable" (really nice rod, but I dont know
who made it??)
2 piece 8 foot 8 weight daiwa (seems preety cheap)
2 piece 8 foot 6 weight daiwa (seems preety cheap)

Now I live in Chico california, and besides trout fishing up the 32
highway I am thinking of steelhead fishing on the butte starting in a
couple of weeks; I am also thinking of trying the 8 weight out on salmon
in the feather river. Is a 8 weight a good salmon pole? How much of a
difference is their between a 3 weight and a 6 weight? It seems alot of
people trout fish with a 3 weight.

I like the golden sable alot. Anyone have info on this rod?

you could do all of your fishing with a 2 wt if you were good enough.
There are at least 3 reasons to use heavier rods.
1. You're throwing heavy flies
2. It's windy
3. you are going to try to lift a large fish out of the water with the rod.

Most trout fishing could be done with a 2 or 3 wt.

I would guess that your older equipment will all be "slow" by todays
standards. Graphite rods haven't been around very long and even the early
versions of it were "slow" compared to most new rods. That does not mean
that they are not strong.


"Steve" wrote in message
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I have several rods that I have had for over 20 years, and am wondering
how they compare to the newer stuff out today (such as Temple fork
outfitters, st croix, etc)
a 2 piece 8 1/2 6 weight fenwick (doesnt have a name)
3 piece 8 foot 6 weight cortland pro crest
2 piece 8 foot 6 weight "golden sable" (really nice rod, but I dont know
who made it??)
2 piece 8 foot 8 weight daiwa (seems preety cheap)
2 piece 8 foot 6 weight daiwa (seems preety cheap)

Now I live in Chico california, and besides trout fishing up the 32
highway I am thinking of steelhead fishing on the butte starting in a
couple of weeks; I am also thinking of trying the 8 weight out on salmon
in the feather river. Is a 8 weight a good salmon pole? How much of a
difference is their between a 3 weight and a 6 weight? It seems alot of
people trout fish with a 3 weight.

I like the golden sable alot. Anyone have info on this rod?


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"Sierra fisher" wrote:

you could do all of your fishing with a 2 wt if you were good enough.
There are at least 3 reasons to use heavier rods.
1. You're throwing heavy flies
2. It's windy
3. you are going to try to lift a large fish out of the water with the rod.

Most trout fishing could be done with a 2 or 3 wt.

I would guess that your older equipment will all be "slow" by todays
standards. Graphite rods haven't been around very long and even the early
versions of it were "slow" compared to most new rods. That does not mean
that they are not strong.

What the heck does "slow" or "medium" or "fast" mean? What does it do
for your dry fly fishing experience?

Steve wrote:

What the heck does "slow" or "medium" or "fast" mean?

It refers to the time it takes for the fly line to straighten out
behind you. With a fast rod the line will straighten out quickly
and so you start the forward stroke of your cast quickly. This is
good for punching your fly into a wind or making a long distance
cast.

What does it do
for your dry fly fishing experience?

Most dry fly fishermen prefer slow. It's a more delicate, nuanced
casting stroke. By that I mean you can put in the appropriate swirls,
curlicues and flourishes that are the bread and butter of the good
dry fly fisherman.

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Ken Fortenberry