Fly Fishing BS thread

8wt 30 to 40’.
Like I said I need to redo the leader and heavier fly. Then if it’s still an issue I’ll put rock on it. Lol

 

The leader and fly are pretty much irrelevant. You need a heavier fly line to “load” your rod if your current fly line isn’t doing it. More grains equal more loading.

 

Yeup I agree.
I’ll do something..

 

Take a look and make sure they didn't put the line on the reel backwards, it's more common than you'd think.

 

They changed mine to rt hand retrieve while I was there and it went on the same way.
But as you said I could be and I’d never know.

 

I mail ordered one and it came with the line on backwards, I wondered why it wouldn't cast worth a crap. WF loop tied to the backing.

 

What type/brand of line?

If it's just standard WF floating 8wt, that usually won't cut it. Need something with a heavy shooting head.... either floating or sink tip.

 

That Big Horn is a moderate action rod (according to Cabela's). So it should have some flex and shouldn't require a major overloading of line. Usually the lines on those combo deals isn't the best.

 

When I change my line on the 4 weight it made a big difference. I know they have the same line down there in 8 weight. I might have to break down and get it

 

Take your rod with you. You should be able to load up a line and test it. It will likely be $70-80 so you needn’t guess.

 

I’m sure they will like me false casting down the camping aisle...

 

I hated my Cabelas 3 Forks until I put decent line on it and it turned into a completely different rod.

 

Yea I checked and they could have 9 wt in stock according to the site. Same line as my 4 wt. I like the line. May just bite the bullet.

 

There's a casting pond behind the store.

 

Really??

Why am I not told these things...

 

Cuz all the knowledgeable people in the fly shop are gone.

 

Sounds like normal merica business practices

 

Can you see it from the parking lot?
To be honest I haven’t been down the sides of the building.