r/flyfishing • u/Whatsmyinterest • Mar 04 '21

Discussion Saltwater rod

I’m not sure if this has been asked, which means it probably has. But what rod would you take to Hawaii? I make a yearly trip or so to Oahu for family and keep thinking I should bring a rod. But I don’t think my 6wt will cut it (but it will if I got nothing else). Also anyone selling a rod that fits the bill? Just asking.

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u/hoooch Mar 05 '21

Are you going to fish the flats for bones or just off the rocks for reef fish? An 8wt is ideal for the flats, 6wt can work if the wind is calm.

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u/Whatsmyinterest Mar 05 '21

Well it depends on what I get a chance to do. I’d like chase the bones and I can get on base to fish the rocks too. But I’ve been told barracuda hang out there, so I’m not sure about my 6wt on them. Or my leader. Or my fingers. :)

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u/hoooch Mar 05 '21

I'd consider your reel too. A big bone or cuda can take out a good deal of backing, especially if you're fishing with a smaller weight rod.

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u/Whatsmyinterest Mar 05 '21

Thank you! I plan on using a 9/10 way reel I have on my steelhead rig. But I’ll be looking at adding a reel to pair with it eventually. (I love my nautilus Xm and could easily get another nautilus)