SPONSORS
2024 ICRBE EXPO |
7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
Brendan Cardiff
(---.ed.shawcable.net)
Date: December 16, 2015 06:16PM
Hi fellow rods builders,
I am looking to build a 7wt streamer rod for trout. I like throwing articulated streamers. I currently have a Winston 9'6" B3X and I find it is just not quite punchy enough. I am looking for suggestions on what blank to buy. Thanks in advance for your comments. Brendan Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
Bryan Yates
(67.223.216.---)
Date: December 16, 2015 07:56PM
Brendan - I do a bit of that type of fishing in the winter, large flies, sinktip or full sink lines, mainly from a boat. What size flies are you throwing? The lightest rod I do that with is an 8wt. I mention this because you mentioned "punch", and even the punchiest 7wt will not handle the flies I throw. Currently I'm using the following:
8wt 1pc MHX 8wt 2pc MHX various 9wts, but partial to Orvis Helios 2 4pc 10wt 1pc MHX 6/7 Meiser 909 (9'9") two-handed overhead rod (comarable in power to a 9 or 10 wt). The MHX rods are very fast, "punchy", and handle the sinking lines / tips very well. Very impressed with those rods for streamer fishing. And they are light. All the rods listed above handle streamers very well, and are used according to the size of fly I'm throwing. If you're set on a 7, the 9', 9'6" MHX are great. Best of luck. Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
(---.lightspeed.wepbfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: December 16, 2015 11:27PM
Brendan,
I have the following in stock if you wish to talk: [ctsfishing.com] It is a fast action, Affinity-X, 7wt, 9'6", 4pc in raw carbon. Regards, Herb Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
Brendan Cardiff
(---.ed.shawcable.net)
Date: December 17, 2015 01:00AM
Hi Bryan and Herb, I have never heard of either MHX or CTS rods. I will have to check them out and do some research.
Thanks for your advice. Brendan Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/17/2015 01:00AM by Brendan Cardiff. Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
(---.lightspeed.wepbfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: December 17, 2015 07:24AM
Brendan
Please "un-hide" your email - or email me with your email address. Thanks Herb Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
Eugene Moore
(---.dhcp.stls.mo.charter.com)
Date: December 17, 2015 09:59AM
Brendan,
You should consider a Sage Bass II #230-4 It's only an 8 footer but has plenty of power throwing an 8 weight. Should be capable of a 7 or 9 weight to help in throwing heavier flies. Gene Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
gary Marquardt
(141.211.151.---)
Date: December 17, 2015 11:22AM
While I haven't looked to see if the blank is available I would look at the St. Croix 907-4 Bank robber. designed for streamer tossing. I've cast one when they first came out and it's really a nice rod. It has that "Punch" to throw a big fly and a weighted line. Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
Bill Sidney
(---.gci.net)
Date: December 17, 2015 11:39AM
what ever rod you end up building the 7 WT is a little light for what you want , if the streamers the size need is a 8 WT if not a 9 WT
the 9 WT would do a supper job I for you I think William Sidney AK Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
(---.lightspeed.wepbfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: December 17, 2015 02:42PM
What size hook is going to be used?
How long is fly? Articulated flys are pretty wind resistant. You MAY need at least a #8 as Bill and Bryan said. Herb Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
(---.res.bhn.net)
Date: December 17, 2015 03:26PM
Well known and talented fly casters use a 7wt. rod to cast 300 grain full sinking lines with large flies. Check a recent discussion on Dan Blanton's bulletin board. What line to use depends as much upon the caster as the rod that's doing the casting. Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: December 17, 2015 06:21PM
Who cares what some one else is doing What streamer is he trying to cast How big is it and HOW MUCH does it weigh WHEN WET
He may just be better LIKE SAID with a 8 wt fast rod Or cast smaller streamers the rod will cast Bill - willierods.com Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/17/2015 07:12PM by bill boettcher. Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
Brendan Cardiff
(---.ed.shawcable.net)
Date: December 17, 2015 07:45PM
I use the Rio Streamer tip line, and the flies I like are about 5" long, tied with a long fiber chenille body with marabou tails (essentially an articulated wolly bugger). I am thinking an 8wt might be the way to go.
Thanks for the advice everyone. Regards, Brendan Re: 7wt Streamer Rod
Posted by:
John Weston
(---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: December 19, 2015 06:37PM
get a matrix in a 8wt. nice rod. I just got a 9wt from them. great price, great rod for the money
JW Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/19/2015 06:39PM by John Weston. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
|