I have actually tried this with using a 5 wt line on a 6 wt rod. I actually was able to cast it pretty well with a little practice. It was one of those days when a disaster occurred to the 5 wt rod and the spare rod was the 6, but I didn't have a reel (long story).
I had trouble really loading up the rod, though, and the presentation was rough, not light and delicate like it should have been. The line was more whippy (if that's a word). I couldn't get a nice slow roll to the cast. Not perfect, but it was good enough to not ruin my day. Actually, it probably wouldn't be a bad set up for high winds, and if you were nymphing, that would probably work out ok as well. I also had the occasion to cast a six weight line with an 8 wt rod. Impossible. The line smacked the ground behind me, cracked like a whip, flies broke off, etc. Disaster. Granted, my casting skills are questionable, so you should probably take this with a grain of salt. Dan Crowe Olympia, WA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Desert Eagle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 8:50 PM Subject: [VFB] What If ??? > New silly question, > Say you have a rod designated as an 8 wt, what would happen to > performance if you used say a 7 Wt? Or possibly a 6 Wt with the rod ? > As others have said, "Inquiring Minds would like to know" > Jimi > >
