Can anyone please explain what the difference between a WF6 and a WF7 is

I fish for Rainbow trout and my rod says 6/7 but someone says that WF6 is too light.

Difference is 25 grains in weight over the first 10 yards of line (excluding the level tip). (Approx 1.7 grams over first 10 metres).

Rods can cope with a large range of weights so fish what ever you are comfortable with and can cast with. Try different wt lines on your rod and which ever wt you like the best stick to it.

What is the rod and line make and model, it may be others on here have it and can tell you what they use?

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Just My Tuppenceworth!!

It means your rod is designed to cast both a 6wt and a 7wt line.

WF means that your line has a taper which puts some weight and bulk near the business end of the fly line. This can aid casting in some circumstances.

A 6wt line is going to be slightly less heavy and bulky than a 7wt which can aid presentation and will have slightly less drag when playing a fish.

An important factor is how it feels to you when casting it. I have just got a 6/7 wt rod and I find that I prefer casting with the heavier line with this particular rod.

People just beginning to fish are often advised to start with the heavier line, if nothing else it can help you feel your rod loading and thus help with timing.

If you are just starting out, I would recommend a casting lesson from a qualified pro who will also be able to explain tapers and weights in detail and advise on what is best for you and your rod at the moment.

Bill

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"Take not out your 'ounds on a werry windy day" Surtees.

Hi Billy55

The WF7 is heavier than the WF6 fly line. Its difficult to say by how much as manufactureres don't tend to print this information on the box. Also, every manufacture's line weights are different as their designs vary. The extra weight helps to load the rod when casting enabling the anglers to cast better and increase the distance length of the line.If your rod is a 6/7 line weight I'd go for the 7 weight line.

BK