cruncher 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2013 This line is rate at 250 grains and recommended for 7-8 wt rods. Figuring that with this 6 weight TCX being a fast rod and the added length of the 9'6", that this should work. Was wondering if anyone has overlined their 6 weights a little and what their thoughts were? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2013 Overlining a rod is fine. You will load it quicker, ie with less line out the tip so better for shorter casts. Have more line out the tip and you overload the rod. I would say on tight swims its a good tactic to present heavier flies on a short light rod. And good for beginners to help feel the rod load. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyFishin'Jam 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2013 Seems fine, will be rather clunky and shoot to the moon and slap down like a belly flop. But this can be good for dredging. For pinks in BC in large rivers i will use a rio 200gr to get down and also to shoot line on my 5wt zed axis. Only 1 or 2 backcasts and shoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bad fish rising 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2013 I throw a 300 & 400gr line on my 8wt. it takes some getting used to so you don't have the belly flop cast that jam is talking about but will be a dream in the wind or with conehead/dumbbell eyes. your fly size that you can cast will go up you will fish deeper it all equals larger fish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
