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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Apr 26, 2020 at 11:56 AM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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  2. Apr 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM
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    4wt and 8wt?
     
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  3. Apr 26, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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    Tacoma Mike

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    Yes sir.
    4wt with 4wt forward
    8wt with 9wt forward.

    4wt is a friggin blast.
    8wt is a challenge. Still trying to figure this one out..
    No waders, throw them off the boat for now
     
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  4. Apr 26, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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    Don't try and muscle the 8wt....should be same casting stroke/effort for each. Let the rod do the work.

    I had my 3wt out a few days ago....fun!
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    I'd rather fish/cast from a boat (any kind) than wade. So much easier to control the line.

    Of course, wading is the only option in certain places.
     
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  6. Apr 26, 2020 at 1:04 PM
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    I think it’s slower per say so I have to slow down and let the line catchup before I back cast.

    I got the heavier line because I didn’t think the rod was loading enough.
    Much better for me after. Still don’t look pretty in the air but much better than before.

    I’m a LMB kinda guy so I got the 8 to go after them to change it up from the bait casters.
     
  7. Apr 26, 2020 at 1:08 PM
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    If you were inclined to downsize, a 6wt is perfectly capable for LMB.

    I know guys who use 6wts in Alaska for Silver Salmon and Rainbow Trout.
     
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  8. Apr 26, 2020 at 1:16 PM
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    I like to throw around and in weeds. Figured an 8 would give me more leverage
    To keep them in control
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    I’m not much for playing.
     
  9. Apr 26, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    190 o_O
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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    WUT?
     
  11. Apr 26, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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  12. Apr 26, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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    Means you're smart :D
     
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  13. Apr 26, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    Evenin' non modders :hattip:
     
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  14. Apr 26, 2020 at 5:07 PM
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    Oh


    OK...
     
  16. Apr 26, 2020 at 5:30 PM
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  18. Apr 26, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    We be here to edgamacate. :tinfoilhat:
     
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    No problem. You wouldn't necessary have to use the speed bleeders...especially if you have a 2nd person
     

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