A friend of mine gave me a bunch of different poppers on #2 hook. I only have a 8'-6" mod/fast 5wt rod with 5wf line at the moment and was wonder, with the right leader, would it be ok to use a 5wt rod or do I need a heavier rod/line ??
Thx's
Mike
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A friend of mine gave me a bunch of different poppers on #2 hook. I only have a 8'-6" mod/fast 5wt rod with 5wf line at the moment and was wonder, with the right leader, would it be ok to use a 5wt rod or do I need a heavier rod/line ??
Thx's
Mike
Mike,
It should work fine. I use a 5wt rocket taper for big bass bugs and poppers all the time. A shorter leader will help turn the popper over easier if you feel that needs to be done. If needs be you could over line the rod to a 6wt but you should be fine with the length and 5wt.
Kwel! ;)
gonna try'em out this weekend ... hopefully the winds around here will die down a bit. Still not really good enough yet to cast with strong winds, but still practicing on that.
thx's
Mike
Bump, because I think mike should be given an opinion or two that is not mine.
Come on folks, give the guy some advice please.
I've done it with #4 on a 5wt. Short 6-8lb mono (6ft) untapered leaders worked well for me. I think you'll be fine just watch what the fly does over your shoulder and adjust on the foward cast. You can even try a 1x tapered leader.
I like to use either Vanish fluorocarbon or Stren Extra Strength Mono. Either will do well. Just go to Wal-Mart and pick yourself up a spool from the spin fishing aisle. Yo0u could make your own tapered leader by using two different weights. Say 8 Lb Stren Extra Strength for the butt, has a strength at least 50% greater than the label rating so it's 12lb actual test, then add a piece of 8lb Vanish as a tippet.:D
Just so happens I'm going to walmart tomorrow so I'll pick some up and try making up a couple of leaders and try that out. Got some great ideas here gang, thanks a bunch for all the tips.
My daughter works at the local walmart so I get a nice discount too :) Too bad they don't sell any fly tackle.
Mike
as long as the weather stays half way decent I'll be out there, probably making a fool of myself, ... but who cares ;)
I'll let ya know how it goes and thanks again for all the great info.
Mike