02-15-2009, 06:33 PM
I guess location is the big difference also.
As I said HERE the 9' 5 weight is the MOST popular for trout. This means rivers and SOME stillwater. There is some popular stillwaters I would not even consider a 5, but as Brook said a 6.
The bass fishing is subjected to wind, big bugs, and vegetation, so the preferred (again HERE) is 8' or shorter 8 weights.
A 6 weight would get the job done, but if it is a specialty rod MADE for bass, I don't think it would be a great TROUT rod.
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As I said HERE the 9' 5 weight is the MOST popular for trout. This means rivers and SOME stillwater. There is some popular stillwaters I would not even consider a 5, but as Brook said a 6.
The bass fishing is subjected to wind, big bugs, and vegetation, so the preferred (again HERE) is 8' or shorter 8 weights.
A 6 weight would get the job done, but if it is a specialty rod MADE for bass, I don't think it would be a great TROUT rod.
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