hi ppl im new to the forum so hello to everyone.my question is this is it ok to mix rod/reel/line ratings,lets say a 9' #9rated rod & reel with a #5/6 rated line is this possible.
thanks mark

Welcome to the forum. In answer to your question a #9 rated rod would be too stiff to load using a #5 line. You can often overline a rod by 1 weight ie put an #8 line on a #7 rod but this can also depend on the rod and it's action IMHO and only trial and error can prove whether it works or not.

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thanks for that its just me trying to save on buying tackle thought you may be able to mix and match a bit,im using a #7/8 rod&reel and greys platinum#8line but was told this may be a bit much for rivers still feeling my way,had a nice rainbow on the fishery last week though cheers

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Keep enjoying the Bows and when you feel the river itch get some rod choice for your price from the guys on here.

Learn how to cast, not distance but to feel how a line will load and how it feels to time the release ......... that way you start to build the timing to cast at different distances and places.

River is more about placement, stills is about tracking down the fish to where and how deep they are. Don't let the river bigots tell you different ...... fishing is to keep us sane, what you enjoy is great fishing.

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cheers carl for that but already got that river itch thats where im hoping to do most of my fishing.is a 10'#7/8 really not suitable and what would be best suited,i've already spent some time on the ribble,just for practice really,what about the reel could you use the preferred line on a #7/8 reel,or would it be a case of changing rod,reel,and line.
regards mark.

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Mark
7/8 # would be a little heavy for most river fishing. Depending on the size of the river a 3, 4 or 5 # would suit. For the majority of my river fishing I use a 4# rod. Should be able to put together a suitable kit for £70-£80.

Steve

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thanks steve what about the reel would a #5 line work ok on a #8 reel cheer for your help mark.

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You could put a 5 weight on an 8 reel, but there;d be lots of backing to fill the reel! the 8 reel might feel a little heavy on the rod too. It CAN be done, but if you're serious about your fishing, it's probably worth getting a Greys G series reel for about £28 or similar. a shakey odyssey is about £25 which will give you a nicely balanced outfit.

Hi Mark,

Bill had 3 of these left and at the price are a steal great wee river rods you can get a cheap line of the pirate and a wee light graphite reel from shakespeare etc for not a lot.River fishing on a budget

https://www.irishtroutflies.com/shopcart/shop/86.asp

Pete

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To be honest it's really not worth trying to get a rod/reed/line combination to cover all the situations as they vary greatly and there is a whole host of great tackle out there that is suitable for almost next to nothing.

You'd be better off saving a few bob and buying kit thats right for the job.