{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: TPFR - Help me pick out my next fly rod!

I fish Rock Creek with an Orvis Superfine 7'0' 4-weight that is about 12 years old, and it's a good length for the close quarters casting under the trees. Progressive flex makes it good for roll casting in these conditions as well. The bluegill and redbreasts are still plenty of fun on a 4wt, but it also has enough just enough backbone for small woolly buggers to get you into the smallmouth bass that like to hang out in there, as well as the occasional small channel cat surprise.

You could probably find a similar / better rod for half the price, or find a used Superfine if you like a progressive action, but yes a short 4wt has been perfect for my Rock Creek fishing.

On Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 9:35:32 AM UTC-5, Brian Cohen wrote:

Good morning TPFR....

I have been messing around with my 9 foot, 6-weight Echo rod for the last year and a a half, catching lots of shad, the occasional bass, and a whole mess of bluegill.   I've also gone out for trout a few times, without much luck, and I'd like to change that.

The six-weight is great for fishing on the Potomac and the Shenandoah, but I am thinking about a smaller and lighter rod for smaller streams and trout.  

I live in DC, and love to fish Rock Creek.   I like small streams -  fished once this past summer at Hemlock Overlook and thought it was great.  I mainly have time for trout at Holmes Run and Accotink, with the occasional foray further out.

So I'm thinking about a 3- or 4-weight, either 7' or 7'6", and I can't figure out which would be best.

Would be curious to hear your thoughts on pros and cons, or if there is another weight/length combo I should be considering.  And if you have any specific suggestions for a relatively inexpensive rod, please weigh in with them  (I am trying to keep the rod relatively inexpensive because I figure my money is better spent on 1) A good fly line, and 2) A casting lesson or two).

Thanks for sharing your expertise and experience,

Brian

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