Line for first fly rod

[1manwolfpack]

My buddy just bought his first fly rod, Hobbs Creek 8.5" 4 weight. I wanted to know if he should over line it or put a 4 weight line on it. If anyone has experience with Hobbs Creek rods I'd appreciate you thoughts. Thanks

 

[redietz]

Given that the product description say "easy loading", it probably doesn't need to be over lined.

 

[nomad_archer]

Put a weight forward floating 4wt line on it and go fishing.

 

[SteveG]

If you don't have either 4 or 5wt lines spooled up for your buddy to try, call up a fly shop to see if they have any lines (that they carry) already spooled up for test casting rods. Most will, so it' just a matter of stopping by and taking them for a test drive.

This is just one of the reasons we need to support local shops in this hobby.