thebassman
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Hey Guys,
I have been doing some research on these two rods and figured why not ask if you guys had any thoughts on these. I am looking to get a small stream rod and am interested in the 7'6" 3 weight. I currently own a 8'6" 5 and an 8'6" 8 weight so I am looking for something a little smaller.
I guess my main question is what do I gain and lose with using a small rod? I am mainly going to be fishing the Little Lehigh, Valley Creek, and a few streams out west. The largest body of water I plan on fishing will be the yough and I will always use my 5 weight for that. I am just afraid that a 8'6" rod might make me a little clumsy on smaller streams. I plan on using an Allen Trout or Alpha 3 weight reel with whatever rod I have.
I know my 5 weight will work for the little lehigh and valley, but when I hit small brookie streams (and small warm water fish creeks)I am thinking I want a shorter rod....If you guys think my 8'6" is fine then I might just use the money to update the reel I have (white river hobbs creek) on both my 5 and 8 weights.
Thanks Guys,
Steven
I have been doing some research on these two rods and figured why not ask if you guys had any thoughts on these. I am looking to get a small stream rod and am interested in the 7'6" 3 weight. I currently own a 8'6" 5 and an 8'6" 8 weight so I am looking for something a little smaller.
I guess my main question is what do I gain and lose with using a small rod? I am mainly going to be fishing the Little Lehigh, Valley Creek, and a few streams out west. The largest body of water I plan on fishing will be the yough and I will always use my 5 weight for that. I am just afraid that a 8'6" rod might make me a little clumsy on smaller streams. I plan on using an Allen Trout or Alpha 3 weight reel with whatever rod I have.
I know my 5 weight will work for the little lehigh and valley, but when I hit small brookie streams (and small warm water fish creeks)I am thinking I want a shorter rod....If you guys think my 8'6" is fine then I might just use the money to update the reel I have (white river hobbs creek) on both my 5 and 8 weights.
Thanks Guys,
Steven