Hi all, just a quickie.

I've bought a 10' #4 Greys Streamflex (mark 1) but until I have some more free cash the closest reel and line I have is a #5/6 reel with a DT5 on it. Would this be OK to use until I get the #4 reel and line or could it damage my rod?

Many thanks, Rob.

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Started: 19/09/2010 | First fish: 11/12/2010 | Biggest fish: 8lb Brownie

Should be fine as long as your not planning to launch big lures at long distance.
mike

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I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,9 bean rows will I have there and a hive for the honey bee.

Yes will be absolutely fine. You may find short line work a bit easier with the #5.

Cheers guys, much appreciated!

I think I'm more likely to be using it for nymph/spider work anyway so I shouldn't be using lots of the line.

Thanks again,

Rob.

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Started: 19/09/2010 | First fish: 11/12/2010 | Biggest fish: 8lb Brownie

i fish an airflo streamtec and a snowbee diamond both 4# with a wulff tt 5# all the time

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE RIVER, TAKE NOTHING, AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINT'S!!!

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Really? Might not rush to get the #4 in that case

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Started: 19/09/2010 | First fish: 11/12/2010 | Biggest fish: 8lb Brownie

Isn't it quite common to overline the rod by one extra line weight?

Going over or under your rods rating by 1 is fine.

You can have a look at this

yes honestly ,i prefer it slightly overloaded

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE RIVER, TAKE NOTHING, AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINT'S!!!

THA CAN TELL A YORKSHIREMAN ,BUT THA CAN'T TELL HIM MUCH !!

Excellent, thanks for your help guys

Rob.

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Started: 19/09/2010 | First fish: 11/12/2010 | Biggest fish: 8lb Brownie