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Are Rod and Line Ratings Misleading?

A listener named Ben recently sent in a great question about one of the most debated topics in fly fishing: line weights. He shared his own experience of buying a high-end 5-weight rod, only to find out a year later that it performed best with a heavier line—essentially making it a 6-weight setup. His frustration? The industry’s blurred definitions and the confusion it causes for anglers trying to match rods and lines correctly. To dig into this topic, I invited three experts who know rods and lines better than just about anyone—Tim Rajeff, Jeff Wagner, and Simon Gawesworth.  In this episode, we break down the line weight system and discuss why manufacturers push the boundaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Into the Backing Ep. 10: The Native Fish/Introduced Fish Controversy

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  Into the Backing Ep. 9: Is Euro Nymphing Really Fly Fishing?

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  Into the Backing Ep. 8: Fly Fishing Influencers in the Wild

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  Into the Backing Ep. 7: Washington’s Ban on Steelhead Fishing From a Boat

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  Into The Backing Ep. 6: Should We Fish to Fish on Redds?

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  Into the Backing Ep. 5: Do Hunting Grip and Grin Photos Do More Harm Than …

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  Into The Backing Ep. 4: Are Hatchery Fish Really That Bad?

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  Into The Backing Ep. 3: Is Catch and Release Fishing Selfish?

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  Into The Backing Ep. 2: Can Fishing Be Too Easy?

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  Into The Backing, A Roundtable Forum of Hot Topics in the Outdoors