It gets really interesting if you hook into some of the 2lb largemouths that also live in that pond. My 2 wt is also great for the small brookies that inhabit this part of the world. At some point, all of us have to make a strategic retreat. Not to overdo the military analogy Words: Todd Tanner. Panfish Here in the Rockies, most of our panfish are tiny.
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Ultralight rods are very popular among trout anglers, and for good reason. Good trout fishing rods enable you to cast micro crankbaits and other lightweight lures in small streams, which would otherwise only be amenable to fly fishing tactics.
At the same time you can also use them for larger rivers and lakes, which makes ultralight tackle very versatile for trout fishing. See also : How to rig for trout fishing. So should you use a light or ultralight rod for trout fishing? The answer depends on the size of fish you expect to catch. Trout are extremely hard fighters that will put your tackle to the test. A 4 pound fish can quickly end up breaking a 2 lb line, and a bigger fish can even break the tip of your ultralight rod.
See also : What hook sizes to use for trout. Ultralight rods are perfect for crappie, bluegill and other kinds of panfish. I have a 7' 3wt that I need a line for. That will be my small stream trout rod. I've never used a 1wt. If I bring another rod into the house, I might be sleeping with the pooch Here's a thought; whether you are casting a 7wt or a one wt, if you are fishing a 6 or 7X tippet you are using ultra light tackle.
I have landed some very nice char while using my 7wt rod. When I encounter substantial surface action I switch leaders, re-dress the line and tie on a dry fly.
Once the fish is hooked to that gossamer tippet I'm an ultra light fisherman. Messages 1, Reaction score 12 Location Grand canyon of Pa. I have a 5'2", 6', and a 6'6" rods in 2 and 3wts.
I also use 9x,10x, 12x tippet some days. Light enough?? Sasha Banned Banned. Messages Reaction score 8 Location Messages 13 Reaction score 0. Good thread Jim. Bob has the lightest rig I have ever heard of, 12X, where do you get that?
Hardyreels said:. I thought I would mention that 3 weeks ago I snapped my Superfine 1wt. I sent it to Orvis and they replaced the broken section and shipped back to me the same day. Six days of UPS shipping time and my rod back just like a new one.
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