Quote Originally Posted by WarrenP View Post
Now for my question: Most people who are going after larger fish will purchase a rod that is 6wt or larger and will put a bigger reel on it so that they can have more backing in case the larger fish decides to leave the country. This I understand, but, a larger reel will also be heavier than your "normal" trout reel and I am wondering if all the fly rod companies keep making lighter rods, won't the larger and heavier reels throw the balance of this system off and make fishing with these outfits all day a real pain?

If you check out the latest rods coming out, most are trying to get lighter and lighter and it just seems to me that putting a large arbor heavier reel on them would create a problem. What is everyone's opinions on this? Am I missing something?

Thanks for your thoughts....

Rods are definitely lighter now, and in general, many of the large arbor reels are lighter than the older reels. I too am a fanatic about fishing with a balanced rod/reel combo. I sugggest you find a rod you really like and buy a reel that balances out your rig. You may even own such a reel. Good luck on your search.