Seven foot fly rods

I am looking for a short fly rod for my kids first rod. I am looking for a seven footer or so in a 6 wt. They are 7 and 9 yrs old. So I don't want a heavy, long rod that will make them tired after a few casts. I figure I need at least a 6 wt due to trying to catch trout in all of the salmon. I know they are going to hook a red or silver while trying to get a trout. Not that they would mind. lol Thanks

[millerwb]

My kids started with a 9 foot rod. The youngest was 5 at the time (two years ago). They all continue to use the 9 foot as well as other rods, some shorter(I have a greater selection now, in weights and lengths). I would go with a 8' or 8'6" if you are concerned. I have found that with a well balanced rod, along with good technique, they do not tire easily.

[This message has been edited by millerwb (edited 13 February 2005).]

I think HMG make a decent spin/fly concerter in that size.

Thanks for the replies. I had both of them lpay with my 9' rods. They didn't like them due to them being to long. So I thought I would look for a shorter rod. I have seen a few 8' rods, I might pick one of them up to see how they like that.

[flysoup]

Howdy Loel
YOU are right stopping a 9 ft rod when you are only 4 ft tall is a major problem
Try this site for some on youth rods
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Teach them well for they will be taking you fishing soon enough.

ol Al

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Ol' Flysoup
Flycasting is as easy as flysoup

[dudley]

A 7' rod may be too short for a youngster.
Longer rods will keep the casts further away from small faces.
Safety glasses are in order also.

[letorted]

My son is 7. Being all boy and not too gentle with anything I set him up with an Eagle Claw Featherlight fiberglass rod, 7.5' 6#. He seems to handle it well, good size for him, and alot more sturdy than graphite. Since his favorite color is yellow, he thinks it cool.

[Battenkill Jim]

My youngest started off with my 7'6 4wt St Croix Pro Graph.
He is 12 now and still likes to use it!



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Jim Bolden Sr

I caught a Fish so big once I couldn't weigh it.
Took a picture of it and the picture weighed 20LBS! (My Dad)

Thanks for the replies.

I looked at the site you gave me Al. I like the looks of it. I think I will go that rout for now.

They both love to fish as much as I do. Now they want to "fish like dad". I can't even sneak away any more without getting myself into trouble with them. I love it when they land a fish, that smile on them puts me on top of the world.