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What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/05/11 03:39 AM
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txninja
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I use an 8wt what do you use?
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/05/11 12:53 PM
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tmds3
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Well I use a 5wt and have a blast but then the biggest I caught is 4.5 pounds
Common Sense has become so rare that it should be considered a super power
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/05/11 03:54 PM
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seaaggie
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I am a part time custom rod builder, Rods By Chris. I specialize in fly rods, but just down right enjoy building custom fishing rods. I see each as a piece of art. rodsbychris@gmail.com
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/05/11 05:24 PM
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pearow
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I also prefer a 5; maybe a 4 for schooling bass and a 6 for throwing bigger flies; the size of the fly determines the size of the rod for me; if a big un gets loose I can lie about how big it was!!!!!!-p-
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/05/11 05:45 PM
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castell
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6wt for most stuff. Keep a 4wt for the S. Llano.
Last edited by castell; 10/05/11 05:46 PM.
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/05/11 07:34 PM
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Texastroutbum
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I usually use 6 wt. But when I used 6 wt for hybrid last spring, I felt undergunned. I will probably get a 7 wt one for hybrid and white bass.
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/05/11 09:10 PM
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JoeTaylor
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i use a 5, but i think a 6wt would be better. hit a school of bass yesterday on a 5wt, it was a blast.
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/05/11 09:28 PM
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MHawk82
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I use a 4wt right now but the biggest I've hit here so far was 3-3.5#. If I chuck huge flies, I use a 6. I used a 6 for hybrids(5-9#) and I didn't feel undergunned.
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/05/11 10:36 PM
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hook-line&sinker
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I've gone back to my 6-7 weight fiberglass browning cause I broke my 8 weight and 5 weight earlier this year..
>)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((<
“Personnel is the most vital and important aspect of any industry. If you’re just going to grind them up, it’s not going to end well for anybody.” SCOTT REINARDY
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/06/11 12:19 AM
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derik d
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2-10 wt. It just depends on so many things.
 It's more than the catfish would do.
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/06/11 12:28 AM
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Crazy4oldcars
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Which ever one's in my hand when I get the bite? I have a 2 and a 5/6. I only use the big (it's all relative) gun when the wind or the flies dictate that I have to.
Kirk
(I have a 10 wt rod upstairs somewhere, but no line or reel)
"The cheese in the mousetrap is ALWAYS free"
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/06/11 02:07 AM
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Kent Meadows aka Team Hooligan
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5wt when I set out to have a bass fishing day. However the basses seem to pick the 3wt when they bite...I must admit its fun on a 3wt, but the results are usually not in my favor.
" Used to Chase giant's on Lake Austin & Town Lake "
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/06/11 03:04 AM
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Bass Bug
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i use a 9 weight, but i like catching, not fishing
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/06/11 03:06 AM
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Dfitz
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Don't worry about the mule, just load the cart
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Re: What wt rod do you use for bass?
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10/06/11 04:10 AM
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Bass Bug
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 I use a 6 & 8wt. off topic, but are you a midget ?
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