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[DAN 40]

I visit my in-laws in Pennsylvania several times a year. They have a nice stream at the bottom of their property which is about 25ft wide with high banks and gets populated with trout at the start of the season. There's a good walk-in point at their side but lots of tall trees right at the bank with a few overhanging the stream. I presently own a 9ft 5wt rod which I think is maybe a bit too tall for this application.

So, I was considering buying a shorter rod - maybe around 6 or 7ft for this application.

I'm undecided though, on line weight. I've read that at the 6-7ft length, to go 3 wt however, I see 5wt rods at this length too and I assume I could use my 5wt reel here.

 

Any/all thoughts and advice will be greatly appreciated.

 

Comments and suggestions for a rod (and reel) are also appreciated.

[Swing4Steel]

Get a cheap eagle claw from amazon

[Bow Man]

Yep eagle claw. Get the glass rod, blast to fish on.

[DAN 40]

What about line weight ? 3/5 ??

 

(Thanks)

[Swing4Steel]

I bought a 7' 5/6 weight. Cool little stick

[FrequentFlyer]

people use 13ft rods for 20ft wide ditches here......

[Bow Man]

I have the 6'6" eagle claw glass rod 3/4 weight, I use 3 weight line great little rod for tight spaces. Just be sure not to over line a glass rod make sure if get a 3 weight that the line is a true 3 weight etc..etc... Also casting them is different, slow things down!!!

 

You can get them in a 6'6" model 3/4 weight,  a 7" 5/6 weight,  and also a 8 footer  5/6 weight.

 

But they are a blast to fish and so much fun when you see the bend on them.

[Swing4Steel]

It's the featherlight model

[DAN 40]

Many thanks for the input and advice.

[DAN 40]

I just pulled the trigger at Amazon.Ca on an - Eagle Claw Featherlight 3/4 Line Weight Fly Rod, 2 Piece, Yellow, 6-Feet 6-Inch

Cost $39.39 (+ tax) and free shipping.

 

Again 'thanks' for all of the input and advice.