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10' nymph and spinning combo
Posted by:
Jesse Shipe
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Date: July 27, 2016 08:58AM
I was wondering if anyone has built a 10' combo rod for spin fishing and for fly fishing with nymphs. Im considering a fast action 3wt. blank and then set it up with the Microwave or similar guide system. Is this feasible in this rod length and this style of line guides? If not, what would you recommend?
I fish live minnow in early spring and late fall, the rest of the season I fly fish. Most of the dedicated nymph rods do not work well with dry flies and thats ok. I want this for minnows, micro jigs, and nymphing. Suggestions? Thanks! Re: 10' nymph and spinning combo
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: July 27, 2016 09:29AM
3 wt is awfully light to put a spinning guide set on and expect it not to be noodley. Ultralight gear rod blanks are more powerful than that by quite a bit. Have you tried putting a spinning reel on your fly rod and using as is? I think you'll surprised by how well it casts. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/27/2016 09:33AM by Spencer Phipps. Re: 10' nymph and spinning combo
Posted by:
Eugene Moore
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Date: July 27, 2016 09:52AM
Jesse,
Too long and too light for a spin fly combo. Especially with spin rod inserted guides. The recovery rate of the rod coupled with the mass of the guides will make a terrible casting combination. Not suitable for spinning or fly. Gene Re: 10' nymph and spinning combo
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
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Date: July 27, 2016 12:01PM
I have found in a pinch a spinning rod can make a remarkably effective fly rod, but a fly rod always seems to make a lousy spinning rod. The difference is definitely NOT in the blanks but in the grips and the guide trains. The jack of all trades is the master of none, but for a dual purpose fly-spin rod I would just build a spin rod. Re: 10' nymph and spinning combo
Posted by:
Jesse Shipe
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Date: July 27, 2016 12:50PM
Looks like I need one of each.... thanks Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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