A 5wt fly rod is perfect for trout fishing just about anywhere. (Photo: Oleg Jeremin from Pixabay) The Best Rod Weight for Trout: 5. A 9-foot, 5-weight rod is often called the classic all-around ...

Q: What is a 3-weight fly rod good for? A 3-weight is fantastic for fishing small dries to small fish. Think of quaint Rocky Mountain high-country streams full of eager cutthroat and brook trout. A ...

Greys Cruise Fly Rod/Reel Combo 9’ 5-Weight. $190 at BassPro $190 at Cabela’s. Weight: 2 lbs. Pros and Cons ...

Luck and Skill: If you've never tried to pull a tautog out of the rocks, a 9 weight fly rod is the minimum I would use. Sam Alsop was fishing a 7 weight. A blackfish is a lot of fish for a 7 weight.

To maximize your enjoyment, it’s worth investing in an ultra-light fly rod. Though a standard 9-foot, 5-weight rod that you’d use for trout would certainly get the job done, ... The Best Rod And Reel ...

These expert-approved spinning reels from Daiwa, Shimano, Ugly Stik, and others are easier to use, more versatile, and cheaper than specialized types.

When selecting fly equipment, first choose the proper weight line for the type of fishing you are doing, then match the rod and reel of the same weight. For example, a 5-weight line is common for ...