All-Around Saltwater/freshwater rod/reel?
I am sure this has been asked before, but I could not find it. I am looking at buying a new rod and reel. I am looking at buying an 8wt rod. Ideally I would like to use it for many situations. Down in the Florida Panhadle. Steehhead fishing in Northern Ohio. Or even Salmon out in British Columbia. Eventually, Bonefishing in the Caribbean.
My question is, would an 8wt be a good all-around weight for these possibilities?
Right now I have a 3wt and a 5wt. I will be going to Nevis Island in November, and would like to fish if I can get away with it. (Wife's 40th birtday)
Also, I am looking at the Orvis Battenkill Mid Arbor Reel. It seems to have very good reviews and is priced economically.
Any suggestions on what line I should use for this "all around" set up, would be helpful as well.
Thanks!
Starbuck
8 wt rod and Nautilus CCF reel
I just went through that same evaluation and decided on an 8wt fast action rod (any quality rod with saltwater fighting butt) and Nautilus CCF reel. The Nautilus CCF design is light enough in weight for for freshwater and strong enough in drag for saltwater. Everything else is either light in weight and too weak in drag OR strong in drag and too heavy in weight to make the crossover. Add in that the Nautilus is maintence free with sealed bearings and sealed drag and its a no brainer.