Hey folks …. welcome back to another video here on FlyFishingWithJeff.com. On this video I am float tubing a small lake near my home for bass and some big bluegill …. and the fish were hungry! What a night, as the weather was near perfect and there was lots of wildlife on this gorgeous lake.
On this trip, I’m adding a little excitement by using my 2 and 3 weight rods. If you are wondering why I would choose to use the 2 and 3 weight fly rods … well a quick review, the smaller the number the smaller the rod, smaller line, etc… so, by using the smaller rods, the 2 and 3 weight, you can make the smaller fish actually feel like bigger/larger fish! That might sound odd, but I can guarantee that a 10 inch bluegill on a 2 weight rod is a true thrill and one of the purest ways to catch these big panfish.
Truth is that you and many others, may not own a 2 or 3 weight rod … or maybe haven’t even ever seen one of the smaller rods. So, should you run out and buy a smaller rod, no, well maybe …. sure, oh heck there are lots of reasons to own one but buying one just to say you own a smaller rod is not a reason. Bottom line they are lots of fun and if you know what you are doing and take your time, you can land some big fish.
I told this story before, but about 10 years ago while fishing at Bennet in Missouri during catch and release, I caught and landed a 21 inch rainbow (in current) on my 2 weight. The water was cold and there were hardly any other fishermen around …. so, taking a long time to land a fish on a smaller rod might not be the best idea in hot weather or when you are fishing elbow to elbow (I would ask why you are elbow to elbow?).
A few possible drawbacks on the smaller rods? First, your casting has to be a little, or maybe a lot, better. Second, the smaller rods are hard on your shoulder, arm, etc…. and finally, landing big or aggressive fish might just be too much for the little rods. If, however, you have a pond, or small stream nearby and would like to add a 2 or 3 weight to your arsenal …. then by all means, go for it, I think you will find that at the right time and place, it is a great tool and so very much fun!
If you have questions about fly fishing, you can leave a comment below or contact me directly by emailing me at flyfishingwithjeff@gmail.com and I will do my best to get back to you with a good answer. Hope your summer is off to a grand fly fishing start!
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