Only one set-up

[upstate]

If you could only have one set-up, (rod and reel combo) to fish the tribs. what would it be? I end up filling my truck with stuff on every trip; I'm hoping your opinions will help me lighten the load. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds. Oh yeah this is for all seasons and water conditions.

[viking]

I have to drive too far to chance going with only one rig but I know what you mean. For me its fly rod with a back up 9' 8# or 9' 7# and 11' noodle rod with a shorter medium action rod for backup. Presently all my reels still fit in my tackle bag but I'm thinking about upgrading to a suitcase. I keep my waders boots vest and all my outer layer clothing in a medium size rubber-maid container. I can load the car in three trips max. (from house to car) and be on my way.:fish: :fish: :fish:

[keukakatch&release]

the quick answer? The one I am most confident with. The the MOST effective weapon in any anglers arsenal is confidence. Being confident with a bunch of different set-ups/systems of fishing is what seperates the great fisherman from everyone else. I presonally run a 9.5 ft rod with heavy mainline and a baitcaster. I run floats exclusively with this set-up, and it works GREAt. If I am flyfishing, I usually stick with my 7st with weight foreward floating line, deadrifting nymphs or egg patterns. Those days are rare now since I've succumed to the dark side of the float......

[STEEL$$]

10' 6" spinning outfit!

[mkrout]

11 foot 8 wt fly rod

[Silvertonedevil]

9-1/2' 8weight TFO 4pc w/Orvis Mid Arbor loaded w/ floating wgt forward line and a few sink tips in my vest,

[Ditchrat]

the quick answer? The one I am most confident with. The the MOST effective weapon in any anglers arsenal is confidence. Being confident with a bunch of different set-ups/systems of fishing is what seperates the great fisherman from everyone else. I presonally run a 9.5 ft rod with heavy mainline and a baitcaster. I run floats exclusively with this set-up, and it works GREAt. If I am flyfishing, I usually stick with my 7st with weight foreward floating line, deadrifting nymphs or egg patterns. Those days are rare now since I've succumed to the dark side of the float......


Hey Dj,

Lets go FF next time I see you, I got some spots;)

[hizzy19]

The MOST effective weapon in any anglers arsenal is confidence.
Nuff said. :worthy:

[metalhead]

The PIN of course!!!!!

[TrOuT-MaN]

6 wt,9ft loaded with floating line,or my drfit rod which is 11 foot with 6 pound test.