I use a six weight rod for stream smallmouth all the time. I cast deer hair bugs that are 2.5 inches from tip of tail to hook eye and could go larger if I used a larger tippet. I also cast size 6 weighted streamers on the same outfit. if you are not an experienced caster you will have to be a little careful with the large weighted flies not to hit your rod. I just put together a set of smallmouth flies that you can see here:
Last edited by rainbowchaser; 11-25-2010 at 12:51 AM.
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