Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Do you love big bluegill?

For a 2wt rod, will I need a 2wt line? I want a floating panfish line but i'm not sure about what size i need.

Views: 841

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

It's going to be a fiberglass full flex two weight, so will it have to be over lined?

going by your description I would say that it does not need to be overlined. I would start with a 2wt.

Just depends on the rod and you. I have a 2wt that I am using a 4wt wf floater on. Different strokes for different folks......My next light rod  will be a 2wt that  will actually work well with a 2wt line. ......Unless I miss my guess you will just love it for gills and crappie and...........

i use 3 wt on my 2 wt and 2 wt on my 1 wt i do have 4 wt on my little 2 wt TFO but its only 6' all wf lines but im no expert only been flyfishing 4 years and im still learning ......

I find it interesting that you use a 4wt line on your 2wt 6' TFO. That is the same rod that I have and I also overline to a 4wt. I have even used a 5wt on it. Mine is a signature model. My next lightweight rod will be a moderate action 2wt that does not need to be overlined.

TOOTY  needs to see this He is a FIBERGLASS FANATIC!!!!!!!

WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO SEE GREG HOPPER?

TOOTY, You are an EXPERT in the FIBERGLASS DEPARTMENT!!!!! When YOU put line on a FIBERGLASS FLY ROD do YOU GO up a weight or stay with weight size of the ROD!!!! I have one fiberglass fly rod haven't got a reel or a line for it am still trying to decide which feels better!!!! I VALUE YOU OPINION!!!!!!

I am not Tooty nor am I an expert but in my experiance with glass rods I have either used the line recommended or one line lighter.

RAY THAT IS A SOUND IDEA!!!!!! ESPECIALLY ON LIGHT WEIGHT OR SHORT RODS. I tried typing a long answer to Greg HOppers question , took a half hour and then it wouldn't post up !

I constantly fish a TFO 2wt & have tried a 2wt line but did not like the feel or the cast so went back to the reel with my 4wt line & it was smooth & easy! Again a preferred method by me. However this is using weighted & non weighted flys. To get comfortable casting distance for poppers I bump up to my TFO 3 at.

HEY GREG HOPPER!!!!!!
I'LL TRY THIS ONE LAST TIME and if not posted call me. First off I"m not and expert and fly fishing just tying wind knots in leaders etc.Lee Wulff was an expert. There are still a few around like Lefty Kreh, Jim Teeny and a few others . Gaddabout Gaddis is still alive apparently and on Fiberglas Fly Rod forum.
NOw to answer what I know and that isn't much by the way . My knowledge comes from years and not instruction and taught myself the old fashioned way by experience.
#1 the shorter the rod and smaller the fly the lighter a weight line can be used. I have several 7' Wonderods I use and love , for certain things. They through sponge spiders all day long at ridiculous distances with a 5 weight forward floating line. Put on a #8 popper and it will fall flat on it's face!!!!!!
#2 I personally would try one line weight heavier if the lures to be used are a bit larger or #8 size streamers etc. Big wooly buggers etc.once wet will be a challenge on shorter light weight rods. Graphite is a different story but we are talking glass so graphite is a different beast to say the least.
#3 on old glass like my Shakespeares I don't go up a weight till I get to the 7'9" or 8' rods. They are heavier in construction and action. Most of the 7'9" wonderods were made for 5 weight lines . They will take a 6 but depends on the action. There were also three actions by shakespeare . Standard, Omni, and Trout. this further complicates things .
#4 NEW GLASS IS LLLLLLLLLLLLOTS DIFFERENT THAN OLD GLASS!!!!!!!! New glass is lighter in weight and new lines are marvelous to say the least. IF you have the ability to try different weights of line just select the one that best suits your casting style with bugs to be used. I would imagine that if the rod says it's a two weight try that line rating first with the size and weight of flys to be used.
#5 More than anything else todays modern lines and modern technology make the fly rod an especially crucial and tempermental balanced outfit!!!!!! KEy here is balanced !!!!!!!! Rods today are much more technical in manufacture and seems there are endless new lines to try, A MONEY PIT TO BE SURE..
PROBABLY won't hurt to go up one weight provided ya don't get goofy with big stuff ........

RSS

Latest Activity

Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Nesting Pair of Ospreys......

"Yeah most nests are not this close to the water and this river is remote with alligators and large…"
9 hours ago
John Sheehan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Nesting Pair of Ospreys......

"Guess the Osprey knew it was a great spot too. The Cormorants up here are murder on the stocked…"
10 hours ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Nesting Pair of Ospreys......

"This was a great fishing spot for me until the osprey nested……I’ve seen chicks…"
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

So many spots to place your bait...

"These cypress trees are now in the water….still producing great fishing…"
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

The big Cypress downed by a Hurricane.....

"This is a good example John…..I posted this picture in 2012 and a couple weeks ago I caught…"
yesterday
John Sheehan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

"Thanks John…..being in the south we’re always drawn to cypress trees and the…"
yesterday
John Sheehan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

"Nice info, Jeffrey! Up here my main Crappie habits have been wood cover near deep water and willow…"
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

My Dad Doesn't know Where to Cast Next.......

"This is my dad who loved fishing…..this cove is similar to the one with all cattails but in…"
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

"I think all fresh water fish like to relate to cattails…..the most cattails I’ve ever…"
yesterday
John Sheehan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

"Up here the Pickerel can be found by Cattails and other tall reed areas. The first spawning…"
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a photo

Found a Few Hibiscus not Quite Bloomed…..7/5/2025

This is always a great spot with cypress, cattails and now a blooming hibiscus..next time I’m there…
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Fish Attractant in the Coastal N.C. Marsh…..7/4/2025

"Thanks John…anytime you get close to them there’s hundreds of different insects…"
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a photo

Joe Struck Copper on a Sand Bar….7/5/2025

The wind was building on the main river so we splashed back to the ramp after 42 gills, 1 bullhead…
Saturday
John Sheehan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Fish Attractant in the Coastal N.C. Marsh…..7/4/2025

"Good work on finding fish habitat!"
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a photo

Pretty Masked Copper Shallow ……7/5/2025

Preparing for next week’s buck moon on 7/10……
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Saturday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a status
"Up early this morning, heard we were going to have a tropical storm in the Carolina’s…so Joe and I went and burned some crickets…"
Saturday

© 2025   Created by Bluegill.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service