
Cheers, Paul
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Yes, I totally agree. I find it more than disturbing that they do not stick to the standard, even though the standard is a bit of a compromise. Most standards are.Paul Arden wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:10 pmThere is a problem here Thomas and it actually comes back to fishing and not just matching rod to line.
Let’s take the example today that Gary writes. https://www.sexyloops.com/index.php/ps/ ... ncertainty Irrespective as to whether the line feels comfortable on this rod (I very much doubt it!) the tackle is not now an 8WT but a 10WT. I sometimes use an 8WT for streamer fishing for large trout - but I would never use a 10WT!!!
An even more interesting example I think is trout fishing with fine tippets. We often fish size 20 flies with 7x /.10 tippet. With a 4WT line and a reasonably forgiving rod not a problem. But if that line is a 6WT then you simply cannot fish properly.
It’s like wearing shoes that are too big for you. Yes you can still walk but try to run and you will fall flat on your face!
Cheers, Paul
Same here, just that I use a 5wt DT on my Stickman P5 and a 4WT DT on the HT4. Both Barrio for 27 GBP including freight !!!!!, brilliant fishing lines. Next season I plan to add a Stickman P3 9,6 for a 3wt. Make a wild guess what I´ll be fishing on it .... ;-) Both Rods are designed for the AFTMA standard I´ve been told by the men behind the designs ... and I believe them. Some say they are some of the most respected in the FF world ;-)Boisker wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:24 pmI don’t really consider it any more....
I mostly fish 4w’s for trout and grayling
.... and have settled on either SA mastery trout or SA DT in a 4w... I keep getting tempted to try the amplitude smooth trout line, but it’s f’ing pricey... but at least I know where I am with all 3 of these, 120 grain, so nothing to consider..![]()
I agree this is part of the problem, Magnus. The other parts are that a) many rods are too stiff for your average angler, especially if he/she can’t double haul and b) for some strange reason anglers buy the rod first and try to match a line to it instead of buying a rod to match a line.If that outfitter set up a like for like comparison - GPX8 vs Cortland9 vs Airflo7 - to match a shiny new #7 rod? Who would really choose to buy a #9 line?