Thread: line weight

Originally Posted by bluegillfisher

I went out yesterday and caught some gills on small bug. If I use 3 wt, is there less "spash"? I can get some RIO trout DT floating for $30. I just don't know if it is worth it for the fish I fish for. I only trout fish 3-4 times a year. I fish for bluegill/crappie 2-3 times a week.
Thanks for info.
Mary

Less splash, yes, but negligible (Not significant or important enough to be worth considering; trifling). If the fish were not spooked by the line I was using and I was catching fish, I would not fret about getting or need another line unless I just wanted a backup line to the one I had and it was good deal. I would stick with the 4wt. line unless the fish are noticeably affected by the 4wt. line I was using.

Either a 3wt. or 4wt. line should cast equally well on the rod you are using and the 4wt. line will not cast farther than the 3wt. line or vice versa (unless wind force is a factor so the 4wt. line would perform marginally better) even though the 4wt. line will load the rod faster and allow for a faster cast (line delivery). I would not recommend using any line higher than the manufacturer's line rating on the rod as this might damage the rod.