4 Wt Fly Rod ideas

[calcutta_02]

Pretty new to the Calgary Fly fishing scene, and discovered from my last trip out that a 5 Wt is a little too heavy for some of the smaller rivers. Just getting others ideas on a make of a 4 Wt, or if others think that's a little too heavy then something lighter.
Thanks all!

[Scott N]

I use my 4 wt for just about all of my flyfishing these days, but if I already had a 5 wt, I might choose a 3 wt over a 4 wt. The rods I own are 4 wt, 6 wt, and 8 wt.

[Boots270]

Typically one would go up or down in 2wt differences.
Your 5wt is good on several rivers including the Bow.
A 3wt will handle the smaller water's.
A 7wt may be needed for other area's.

[calcutta_02]

Have a 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and then Spey Rods so I'm good with weights above 5. Just seemed that the 5 was way too much for some of the rivers I was fishing.

[Boots270]

Originally Posted by calcutta_02

Have a 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and then Spey Rods so I'm good with weights above 5. Just seemed that the 5 was way too much for some of the rivers I was fishing.

I would look into a 2wt or 3wt for the smaller water's then. Skip the 4wt.
Or if you have the money to complete your set. Buy em all. Including a 0wt.

[rycoma]

buy a 3 wt way more fun. A 4 wt is a good option if you can find a short one 7.5 feet or smaller. You will be able to chuck streamers and nymphs as well as dries. I do with my 3 wt but I have to be careful.

[lannie]

The biggest consideration when deciding wt of fly rod is the size, type and weight of the flys you cast. The size of the river is one of the smallest considerations. If it is really windy you are going to struggle with a 3 weight.

[rycoma]

not if you over line it with a light weight 4wt line. I use orvis hydros superfine it's like a 3 1/2 wt works good in wind

[lannie]

I live in the pass and am not personally capable of fishing with any accuracy or light touch with a 3 wt when the wind is howling.

[calcutta_02]

Yah, that's kind of why I was considering the 4 Wt. I still want to be able to cast in more difficult situations. 3 WT would be something to consider as well. Sounds like it'd be pretty fun in some of the mountain rivers there. Not used to all these lightweight flyrods.

[Flieguy]

my most used rods are a 6'6" 2wt and an 8'6" 4wt

depending on your budget:

http://www.echoflyfishing.com/html/r...product_type=1

http://www.orvis.com/store/product_d...ubcat_id=23663

[SimonB]

Im rocking the TFO finess 8'9'' 4wt 4pcs and i love it ! its a medium flex medium action, light enough to have fun catching dinks in fish creek but has enough back bone to handle a 19 inch brown. Casting accuracy is awesome. Strongly recommend this rod !

Good luck, there is a lot of really cool product out there !

Simon

[rycoma]

Flieguy could not agree with you more on the echo carbon. Very nice rod at a great price.

[BPman]

After 2 seasons of regular use, I really like my TFO BVK 4 wt. When the wind howls, I go to my 6 wt BVK. If that isn't enough, I go home.

[lannie]

Originally Posted by BPman

After 2 seasons of regular use, I really like my TFO BVK 4 wt. When the wind howls, I go to my 6 wt BVK. If that isn't enough, I go home.

BVK's are very nice rods and your answer to the wind is great !

[Jayhad]

if you can find a Sage ZXL 486 that would be what I would look for. I have a few 4wts and that is my go to stick