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#585126 - 11/06/09 10:01 AM Would I be undergunned..........
BjR	if I used an 8wt to chase chums? Never fished for them before but just finished building an 8wt for steelies and Capr and I'm itchin to give it a go. A client mentioned to me that he was chasing chum this weekend and it got me wondering if I could use my spanky new 8wt. If i'm undergunned I'll just go look for some steel next week. BjR
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#585135 - 11/06/09 10:44 AM Re: Would I be undergunned.......... [Re: BjR]
Unfrozen Caveman	Just go. It will likely be more "Jessica" to be undergunned. _________________________ -Cirroc (key-roc) aka... John aka... aka... Fart on Jessica
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#585145 - 11/06/09 11:19 AM Re: Would I be undergunned.......... [Re: Unfrozen Caveman]
Nope, DNB	I've fished Chums on a 6wt and been "undergunned", but my 8 felt just about right. _________________________ Nope I've smelt beaver and that ain't beaver.
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#585149 - 11/06/09 12:25 PM Re: Would I be undergunned.......... [Re: Nope, DNB]
Scott Butner	concur. 8 wt is just about right -- However, never ever use a 5 wt....i say this from personal experience. _________________________ Stuff I've done/am doing/want to do
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#585150 - 11/06/09 12:43 PM Re: Would I be undergunned.......... [Re: Scott Butner]
Capt'n Insano	I have fished a tiny WA coastal chum run where the fish run small...6-8 lbs...The first time I experienced fishing for them wmy intent was not to target them...I was fishing SRC's late in the season and got into some chums...it was interesting...I have used my 7 since...but I believe an 8 is just right...There is not a salmonoid that is a better biter of flies than the chum...lime green streamers seemed to be the ticket consistantly _________________________ My Paintings
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#585155 - 11/06/09 01:28 PM Re: Would I be undergunned.......... [Re: Capt'n Insano]
BjR	Very good. Thanks campers I may give er a go shooting from the hip. BjR
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#585162 - 11/06/09 03:19 PM Re: Would I be undergunned.......... [Re: BjR]
Etamaman	I went a few years back on the Oregon Coast with a 9 weight and a Teeny mini-tip line. There were a few of them that made me feel under-gunned. I like to try to get them in as fast as possible and release, hence the 9 weight. An 8wt would work fine, but if you need to turn them it may be a challenge. It's hard to stop and turn a rocket with shoulders.... . _________________________ Stay hooked,Eric "Ban Hiatuses"
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#585349 - 11/08/09 05:05 PM Re: Would I be undergunned.......... [Re: Etamaman]
Dorylf	What Eric said. If an 8wt is what you've got, it's adequate and you'll have a lot of fun. If I had unlimited choice and $$$ was no object, I'd probably go with a 9wt. Phil _________________________ Any time a man ain't fishin' he's fritterin' away his life --Rancid Crabtree
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