Aussie Bob
Well-known member
I currently have an Sonik XTRT4 fly rod rated 6-7 weight . I currently have a WF7 floating Airflo on it.
I am looking for another floating and an intermediate line and after reading up some suggest that you use an overweight line in particular for a new fly fisher so you can feel the rod load up.
My question is really that with the rod being rated 6-7 should i be looking at a 7 or 8 weight ?
Is there any potential issues that can arise if i do go to the 8 weight or would it be within tolerance for the rod ?
Also if anyone has any line recommendations (not top of the line price wise bit skint at the moment) i have been looking at Barrios lines which at around 25-30 pound each which have some decent reviews...
Thanks in advance for any tips or suggestions.
I am looking for another floating and an intermediate line and after reading up some suggest that you use an overweight line in particular for a new fly fisher so you can feel the rod load up.
My question is really that with the rod being rated 6-7 should i be looking at a 7 or 8 weight ?
Is there any potential issues that can arise if i do go to the 8 weight or would it be within tolerance for the rod ?
Also if anyone has any line recommendations (not top of the line price wise bit skint at the moment) i have been looking at Barrios lines which at around 25-30 pound each which have some decent reviews...
Thanks in advance for any tips or suggestions.