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Fly line weight and rod action question
Posted by:
Tom Lusis
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Date: October 16, 2013 07:38PM
Hello all,
I have a couple of questions about the influence of the physical weight of fly line on a blank's action. For example, I have a QUICKLINE 11’0†4pc 7weight Switch rod blank which has a fast action. Pac Bay recommends line between 425-500gr. If I exceed these weight parameters will it slow down the action of the blank? Is there a point where exceeding line weight recommendations becomes counter productive because you adversely affect the action of the blank? Any input would be appreciated. thanks, Tom. Re: Fly line weight and rod action question
Posted by:
Don O'Neil
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Date: October 16, 2013 08:25PM
It won't slow the action. It will require less line in the air to load the rod. Yes, if you increase the weight too much things go south. Re: Fly line weight and rod action question
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: October 16, 2013 08:40PM
Right, the action will remain the same but less line length will be required to load the rod. As more and more line goes past the rod tip, or an equivalent amount of line length to the recommended line will slow the speed of the rod.
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Posted by:
Tom Lusis
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Date: October 16, 2013 11:09PM
Okay, I think I understand it now. Thanks for the information. Re: Fly line weight and rod action question
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: October 16, 2013 11:59PM
long fly rods can handle huge grain windows.
My friend puts 350gr on a 12'0" #10 switch rod that I put up to 550gr. Some like to cast off the tip and mid-section. Others like to cast on the butt. However at one point the rod will run out of guts and more grains will degrade performance. You have to experiment. Herb Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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