How to select line weight

I had not been flyfishing in years. Then my kids got me a nine foot nine
weight flyrod that I have been using for surf fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
I have a nine year old grandson who likes fishing with a spinning rod. I
still have an old flyrod that is probably 40 years old. I would like to
teach him to use it for bass, bluegills etc. in the local ponds.

This rod is not bamboo. It is likely a plastic/fibergas construction. It is
7.5 feet long and has no ID on it at all. How can I determine what weight
line would be appropriate? I imagine we will satrt with poppers or small
streamers.

Charlie

On Jan 13, 1:13 pm, "Charlie Bress" wrote:
I had not been flyfishing in years. Then my kids got me a nine foot nine
weight flyrod that I have been using for surf fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
I have a nine year old grandson who likes fishing with a spinning rod. I
still have an old flyrod that is probably 40 years old. I would like to
teach him to use it for bass, bluegills etc. in the local ponds.

This rod is not bamboo. It is likely a plastic/fibergas construction. It is
7.5 feet long and has no ID on it at all. How can I determine what weight
line would be appropriate? I imagine we will satrt with poppers or small
streamers.

Charlie

You could go a couple of routes. If the Rod is 40 years old, the
chances of it being a 4 or less are very slim. You could see if a fly
shop will let you try a couple of reels or just spool up a #5 or #6
and go for it. If it sucks you're only out $10 and then you just go
heavier or lighter from there. Try a 6. Just a cheap WF from Walmart
since you're not sure. Are you positive there are no markings on the
blank?

Let us know how it goes.

Your pal,

Halfordian Golfer