skeeter 7MM

Happy New Year all!!!

My end to the 2003 sucked, I went and discovered my shed at the cabin had been broken into and found some of my fishing equipment was the target. So now I need to replace some items[:'(].

Any way one of the piece was my fly rod and reel combo. I am looking for input on a rod that would suit my usage(if possible) The fly rod setup that was stolen was used for Pike Fishing here in Saskatchewan and was extremely heavy. However I would like to get a replacement that would be suitable for Pike and Trout fishing. Is there such a animal??? Any reccomendations from some of you more experienced fly fisherman on a rod weight that will handle pike up to 30lbs on occasion (mostly 5-20lbs), rainbows and the odd grayling trip. Is this far fetched or can I find a happy medium???

thanks

smoothsteve

YOu might want to try a 8 weight rod.

pa257

I second the 8 wt. The 8 wt. more for the pike.

skeeter 7MM

Thanks guys, would the 8 wt be suitable to through light trout flies? What do most trout fisherman use? ( we don't have lots of stream fishing here), but a number of stocked lake for rainbows, splake and some other types...I'd be looking at rainbows mostly and like I said I may use it when I head up north and fish grayling but I have a ultra light spinning outfit that works dandy for that application.

Mine was a 10 wt prior and I couldn't work it very well with the smaller stuff, it worked awesome for throwing at Pike though which was always my main concern. I just thought since I had to start over if possible could I get a setup that would allow me to use it a bit more than my previous setup.

thanks agian, I am not a bigtime flyfisherman but do enjoy it, so help is much appreciated!

Grizzlybear

Hi, Skeeter-

Sorry to hear about the break-in.

I agree that an 8 wt. would probably be a good bet for most of the pike that you'll run into, but I think it would be too much for most trout fishing. However, it will be a LOT better than trying to use a 10wt.

I use a 5wt almost exclusively for larger-stream trout and I'm currently building a 4wt for small streams. A six would be good for what you're talking about as well.

If you're limited to one rod/reel, I'll agree with the 8. If you can swing to, get one in #5 or #6 and the other #8.

What types do you have in mind?

skeeter 7MM

The setup that was stolen was St. Croix rod with a pFleuger reel. I have just filled out the ins paperwork and haven't been ok'd to buy any of the items stolen as of yet. I did submit the replacement cost of the St. Croix Imperial Rod with a pFleuger Trion Reel. I haven't done any real touchy feely, just got the insurance crap done and am awaiting the decision.

Given your feedback I would be best going with a 8 wt for Pike and 5/6 for trout. Could anybody suggest some rods and reels to look at? I was thinking maybe I could get 2 lower priced combos instead to stretch the usage. I really don't have the opportunity to fly fish a ton here, so I really don't need a 400 combo for the amount I use it. Like I said I am not anywhere close to being an expert with a flyrod, like it and enjoy catching pike. Any suggestion would be much apprectiated.

Thanks

Grizzlybear

Skeeter - check you email.

skeeter 7MM

Grizzlybear, Sorry try it again as my profile was updated with my current email (it is now).

thanks

pa257

What to buy is kind of like the hoyt vs mathews vs bowtech threads, they're all good. I have 2 sage rods, 1- 8' 4 wt, 1- 9' 6wt, 1 Penn 9' 9wt and 1- orvis 7' 4wt. I almost exclusively fish my 8' 4wt for trout and the 9' 9wt for salmon. I bought all of them used and saved quite a bit. My sage 4 wt with a scientific angler reel, line and backing cost me $125 (back in 1990). Good luck.

Tim Buma

Hard to find one set-up that will do the job on such a large size range. I don't have any experience with fishing Pike, but presume they fight hard as Salmon/Trout.
Personall if I had to run with one rod only, I'd favour a 6 weight and be prepared to put more time/care in if I am lucky enough to hook a fish in the 20 pound+ range. (I wish.)
I've taken quite a few big trout around the 10 pound mark with the 6 weight.


Good luck