TFO BVK question

[robkonowitch]

Bass Pro has the 6 and 7 wt on sale for 1/2 off. I have a 5 wt that I love, and was thinking about adding a rod to my collection. I have a 4 wt Orvis Access, and two 8 wts that I like.

If I wanted a rod that I could use for bass and steal head perhaps, would a 6 or 7 be best? If I wanted to fish the Delaware, is the 6 or 7 the best choice?

 

[SteveG]

Your 8wts should be ideal for bass (possibly for steelhead too). I can't recommend a rod for a waterway, bc for me it depends on how and what (fly size) you'll be fishing. Someone chucking large flies or sinking lines would be better suited with a heavy rated rod, while someone quietly wading the soft edges and dropping midges in front of quiet risers would generally be suited with a lighter rated rod.

I'm not familiar with the bvk series, but from what I've heard, they're a fast rod. Depending on what you'll be doing on the Delaware, your 5wt may already be the rod to have.

 

[kobalt335]

I saw them on sale the other day, and would have jumped on one if I didn't just buy a 10ft 7wt. If I was buying the BVK however, I'd probably get the 9'6" 7wt simply because I wanted a rod for streamers,bass,and steelhead. If your looking for a Delaware River rod, I'd go with a 6wt, though a 5wt is fine and I never went above that when I spent 3 months fishing that system.

 

[1manwolfpack]

I like a 7 when throwing streamers for bass. That's just me though

 

[Trouttacos]

A five weight and six weight wold be ideal for the upper delaware. The six is nice if your not fishing from a boat. That extra "umph" can help control line and help with reach casts on windy days. However I almost use a 5wt. A 6wt for me is usually the exception not the rule but if they are half price and you like tfo rods then go for it.

 

[krayfish2]

5wt is pretty standard for dries on the D. I do use a 6wt if it's windy or when fishing big flies (Drakes / March Browns, etc). 6wt works for smaller streamers for trout and smallies. I'll go to a 7wt with sink tips, articulated junk or big poppers for bass.

FWIW, if you can't throw it inside a hula-hoop 8-10 times at 45 feet, don't waste the gas driving to NY. You'll just get frustrated. Fishing from a boat can be a little more forgiving.

 

[Fredrick]

Looks to be sold out already
http://www.basspro.com/Temple-Fork-Outfitters-BVK-Fly-Rod/product/10210399/

 

[CLSports]

It funny how many of you assume when he says he will be fishing the Delaware that he means the upper Delaware. It is a very long river and much more fishing is available than just the upper.

No need to be a stud caster either.

And I own an 8wt TFO BVK. Decent rod, but I am not sure where all the hype from online reviews comes from. Good for that sale price point for sure.

I feel my 8 wt is still a very light rod compared to 8 wts of years past. I use it for chucking heavy flies around here and in the FL salt. Works good for that. To me it feels more like a 6 wt. I would go heavier than a 6 if I were you, but that is just my opinion.

 

[poopdeck]

CLSports wrote:
It funny how many of you assume when he says he will be fishing the Delaware that he means the upper Delaware. It is a very long river and much more fishing is available than just the upper.

No need to be a stud caster either.

And I own an 8wt TFO BVK. Decent rod, but I am not sure where all the hype from online reviews comes from. Good for that sale price point for sure.

I feel my 8 wt is still a very light rod compared to 8 wts of years past. I use it for chucking heavy flies around here and in the FL salt. Works good for that. To me it feels more like a 6 wt. I would go heavier than a 6 if I were you, but that is just my opinion.

Agree I fish the tidal D and about 10 miles up from where the tide ends. Usually lots of current and lots of wind. I prefer my TFO in an 8 wt. I'm not chucking dry flies though. Im mainly chucking deceivers, clousers, sand eels, poppers and foam hoppers. I tried a 5 wt, I tried a 6 wt, skipped the 7 and went To an 8. By far the easiest to cast weighted or fluffy flies in the bigger river.