Large-arbor fly reels provide for a faster line retrieve , which is why many anglers prefer them. In fact, the large-arbor reel design offers many advantages over traditionally designed narrow-spool reels . What size fly reel do I need? Fly reel sizes are classified in the same way that rods are, they are sized by … Read more
A 4-weight is the heaviest of the small-fish fly rods and is great for precision fishing while providing enough power to combat a heavy current or brusk winds. Is a 4wt fly rod good for trout? Large Rivers and Lakes Will the 4wt have enough backbone to haul in some of those bigger fish? Well … Read more
A 6-weight fly rod is the perfect size freshwater rod for casting streamers, dry flies and nymphs It is the middle ground between lighter weight rods (3wt to 5wt) and heavier fly rods at 7wt and up. Six weights can be setup for every size trout , all sizes of bass and smaller salmon and … Read more
It’s here you can utilize that 4wt to successfully drift nymphs past brook, rainbow, and brown trout If fishing in narrow corridors, you can also pair this lightweight rod with a shorter length. A great size would be 8′-8′ 6”. What is a 4wt rod good for? A 4-weight is the heaviest of the small-fish … Read more