I have a flyrod that I got from my grandfather after he died, it says "6 line" on it, but I have a really nice 7 wt rod that he helped me pick out, I was wondering if I can use a 5wt line on it instead to expand my usage, I already have a 9wt, 7wt and I'm looking into getting a bamboo 2 wt, but was wondering if it will be okay to put a 5wt line on this one
I have 2 reels for it, but they both seem to have floating lines on them and I want to be able to change it up every now and then, so at least replace the one line with a sinking, so should I do 6wt or is it okay to do 5wt
Posted by KoningNeels
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You can always try it and find out. The issue that I can see would be that it might not load that rod all the way. This would affect your casting distance and loop control. If anything, I’d try an overweight 5 wt. Line.
I don’t think you want to underline that rod with 5wt line. There’s no rules in fly fishing but it will likely be pain to cast with
How old is the rod? New rod technology is so much stronger that lines have gotten much heavier to support that strength. If it’s an older rod I think you’d be fine.
Or what will be the main purpose? https://scientificanglers.com/product/mastery-anadro/ If it’s going to be an nymphing rod throw this 5wt line on it. and you’ll see that it’s already sized up a half size.
And here would be the same in the dry fly version https://scientificanglers.com/product/amplitude-smooth-infinity/
Really my friend you have so many options to make this work perfectly for your quiver.