mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Speaking of buying waders. I was at the local Bass Pro Shop yesterday (South of Chicago). They've got $119.00 boot footed waders on sale for $69.00. They also have sticking footed (you need boots that fit over them) for $59.00. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Most 5wt. rods with a doublehaul and good timing will lay out a full line. More importantly, most 5wt. rods will work the water in front of you and out to 40' or so very well. Flyrods are generally rated to a line based on the first 30' of a taper, which is where the line weight is measured. Add the length of the rod, the length of a leader and tippet, and you're working a rod at it's mfg'er rated sweet spot when you're in that 35' to 45' area. That's much more important that how far the rod can reach out in 90% of actual fishing situations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phg 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Steve Rajeff casts a 9' 5wt 120'+ with regularity. Just saying.... Most of the fish you will catch will be between 30' and 50'. Work on accuracy and control at those distances. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
