i currently use a sage rpl+ 696 and i plan to target sea trout on the river this season do you think a #6 weight rod is suitable? also what lines should i use.

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Perfect seatrout rod I would say. You may want to line up a size to 7 for larger heavier flies but the RPL+ is a powerful rod for a 6 weight and does this easily (and it's not as if you will be making 100ft casts).

FWIW I use an old David Norwich 9ft 6 6/7 for my seatrout fishing. I've tried bigger and heavier rods but they provide no benefit that I can detect.

Malcolm

i would advise you to stick to your sage, it will cover and cope with all the challenges and tactics you need for night time sea-trout in the uk. probably the most important one being comfortable with the rod you use.as for lines you that you need that will be dictated by the rivers you fish , but in general your normal floating ,intermediate and a sinker from your trout armoury will cover everything your likely to need.tight lines and welcome to the real wold of flyfishing.regards Tam

10ft 7 weight is the norm for medium /large rivers it all depends on the width and depth ,i up it to an 8 weight for the larger flies/tubes with a slightly faster action

Hi,
I use my Sage XP 9' 6wt, ideal combination, and have landed some big Sea Trout from the Teign and a grilse, but the Teign is fairly small, so that said it does depend on where you are fishing.
All the best for the new season.
Cheers
Richard

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many thanks to you all have taken all the info onboard and will stick to the sage. if i come unstuck i suppose i will have to invest some hard earned money
thanks again
gareth