5 wt. rod / 6 wt. line.

[trigger7mm]

Can you use 6 wt. floating line on a 5 wt. rod, or is it best to match them up? I've got an extra reel loaded with new 6 wt. floating line, and am thinking of getting a used 5 wt. rod for my daughter to try to learn on. Thanks.

[airborne fisherman]

It shouldn't be a problem, lots of fisherman upgrade the line weight on their rods

[warnniklz]

I usually cast one line weight above my rod rating. Seems to more often cast a little smoother.

[trigger7mm]

Thanks for your help guys, very much appreciated.

[Dak1138]

I think some lines are already being sold heavier than the package says. Ask the sales person if the 6 weight line is an actual 6 weight or a 6.5 or 7.

[lannie]

The line will cast easier at shorter distances and become more difficult as you get out farther(will not be able to cast as far)as a direct result of more weight/length of line. Every rod and line combo is different and with a couple of false casts you will figure out where you need to be. No magic.

[Flieguy]

some rods will cast better over lined, others will not have enough backbone for distance.

generally, shouldn't be much of a problem.

[rycoma]

I personally over line all the time. I use orvis superfine 4wt on my 3 wt it's like a 3 1/2 wt and love it

[warnniklz]

I rock a 4wt line on my 3wt rod because it`s hard to find a decent 3wt line. It seems a lot more guys on here have 3wt rods here in `berrrrta compared to BC.

I love my 3wt rod.

[Pikebreath]

Most rods today can typically cast 2 -3 line sizes quite nicely with just moderate adjustments needed by the caster. Many casters do find that over lining a fast action tip casting rod may make the rod easier to cast as you can now feel the rod load with less line out.

That said some slower action "light line / finesse" rods may not handle over lining as well.