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San Juan Rodworks
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M - F 9 to 5 MST
High Performance Fly Fishing Gear
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There are a lot of opinions, theories and preferences when it comes to what rod to use for what situation. And while there are no absolutes, there are some good general guidelines to follow. Below are our recommendations. Use these as your starting point, but feel free to experiment. At the end of the day it's a personal choice.
Trout
Small Creeks
Small Rivers
Med / Lg Rivers
Lakes
Fish Size
Small / Medium
Rod Length
6 - 8 Feet
Rod Weight
2 - 3 Weight
Small / Medium
7 - 9 Feet
4 - 5 Weight
Medium / Large
9 Feet
5 - 8 Weight
Medium / Large
9 Feet
5 - 8 Weight
Other Freshwater Species
Bluegill / Panfish
Bass / Crappie
Pike / Walleye
Muskie
Fish Size
Small / Medium
Rod Length
6 - 8 Feet
Rod Weight
2 - 3 Weight
Medium
7 - 9 Feet
4 - 5 Weight
Medium / Large
9 Feet Plus
7 - 8 Weight Plus
Large
9 Feet Plus
8 Weight Plus
Saltwater Species
Flats - Bonefish / Redfish
Flats - Permit / Stripers
Flats - Tarpon
Bluewater
Fish Size
Medium / Large
Rod Length
9 Feet
Rod Weight
6 - 8 Weight
Medium / Large
9 Feet Plus
8 - 10 Weight
Large
9 Feet Plus
10 - 12 Weight Plus
Large
9 Feet Plus
12 - 16 Weight
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