Hey guys, im looking at getting a new rod for bank fishing on my local reservoir. Its fairly big - 180 acres and involves wading for fishing most situations

Im torn between a 9' #7 and a 9' 6" #7. I guess a 9' would be lighter and easier to fish with as opposed to a longer rod because of the sometimes excessive growth on the bank

Im also unsure if a 9' would make much difference to distance as fish are quite far out most times

Looking at the 9' #7 g-tec as i have two other models and love them

Thanks in advance for any help

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Jonathan

IMO the extra 6" will not effect the weight too much and I have found that the extra ease of casting outweighs any increased weight anyway when it comes to my wrist. But that is probably just because I am a bit of a shitty caster.

G-Tecs are good rods defo recommend them

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Why not get a 10ft then if you want to do some boat work your sorted.
I use 10ft greys plat xd and are great for both.

Cheers Craig

The G-tec rods are excellent and there are some great deals on them just now.

Also have a look at Sharpes Gordons and greys platinums for this type of work.

As always though, its always best to try and have a fling with a rod before you buy. One mans meat an all that.

Tight lines
Paul

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I'm considering this as well so it will be interesting to see other's views.

Dave

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Who casts, wins!

I'm a dedicated 10'#7 rod man from bank or boat.but I always tell folk who want to just bank fish to get a 9' 5-6# so I have taken my own advice and bought a 9'5# G-Tec.I will see how I get on with it from the bank next year.(will try it in small waters over the winter)

Jim

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For bank work on a large stillwater I would recommend a 'Bloke' XL50 9' 4" 7 Wt. It is a lovely tool for casting & fishing.
Good luck

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I just bought a G-tec 9'6 #6 for small lakes and can highly recommend it.

I use my Enigma 10' #7 for big res. fishing.

I personally would go for the 9'6 version as a 9' on a big res would feel to small to me. However, it's just personal choice at the end of the day.

Why not go for the 9'6 #6 if you want a lighter rod? I was worried about the loss of distance between the #7 #6 when I first bought it, but it makes very little difference, although I am not a very good caster, compared to others.

Dependent on your budget, I'd take a serious look at Guideline's LPXe's & the Orvis Western 3 series.

There is an exceedingly good deal going here

http://www.flyforums.co.uk/fly-fishi...ordon-7-a.html