when a rod says 4/5 weight or 6/7 weight which will it actually be best with ?

thing is im looking for a shakespere oddessy but want a #5 but i can only seem to find 5/6 ..

billy

Traditionally the lower number would be a double taper rating, so your 5/6, for example would take a WF#6.

I hope that helps

DN

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ok so for my WF5 line i should chose the 4/5 version ...

Bit of a debatable subject that,this recent thread goes into some detail about dual ratings.

Is this a sweeping statement or not

Neil

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Sorry to confuse you even more Billy,but according to link i just posted that is a myth

If you decide on trying out with a cheap line, John Norris do one that wont break the bank. (Probably won't last for ever, but cheap)

John Norris Fly Line Range - Trout Fly Line Series › John Norris Economy Fly Lines › Fly Fishing Lines › Page 1

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According to some posts within that thread it is a myth

I am open to be told whatever actually is the case to be honest.... I am sponge awaiting a good soaking

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Fair point DN,but at the end of the day only Billy can decide which # suits him and the rod.If it were me id do what he said and buy a 4/5 and put #5 on it,same as if i bought a 5/6 id stick a #6 through it.

Neil

Both will cast a #5 you would probably feel the rod loading better on the 4/5# but depending on your target fish ie small river or stillwater etc the 4/5 # will be a fairly short rod in the shaky the xt has a 9' 5# which would be fine for a bit of both (not too small a river though)it might struggle in a strong wind or big flies for distance but is a nice wee rod put a leeda profil on it and a couple of pirates lines and boom nice set up, cheap as chips

here: http://www.lathams-fishing.co.uk/ody...-pid13435.html

Pete

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Ditto

However the variation in line weights that exist between similar rated lines is quite marked... If you fish with premium lines it can cost more in 'line trials' than the cost of the rod in the first place

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Again spot on DN . Threw trial and loads of error ive stuck with Rio Golds on my #6 rod,because it's a tad heaver than a standard #6 so i can feel it loading.Even though i cast fair line out ( not a distance caster though ) i like to know whats happening

Neil