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What Is A 5wt Fly Rod Good For?

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5-weight fly rods are the most popular and versatile of all fly rods for freshwater anglers. Anglers use 5-weight fly rods not just for trout, but also for bass, bluegills, perch, whitefish, carp and even catfish ! 5-weight fly rods have become the single quiver rod for many freshwater anglers. What does 5wt mean on … Read more

What Flies Do Carp Like?

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carp forage The forage that most carp fly patterns are modeled after are crayfish, leeches and nymphal stages of some of the larger aquatic insects (usually damselflies or dragonflies). Do carp eat dry flies ? A carp can attain proportions that will overwhelm an 8-weight rod and make you wish you were using a 10-weight … Read more