6wt line what does this mean?

[Trouthunter 0]

hey hey I purchased a fly out fit this week and waiting for it to arrive...cant wait!its a 6 wt with 6wt line what does this mean? does this mean im not ment to cast flys bigger then a size 6 hook?because i have orderd size 4 and 2 salt water flys with it as im gonna start off on the beach (no trees)chasing yellowfin, salmon, bream etc just to learn how to cast and catch a fish as im starting from scratch any help would be sweet on the flyline weight info.cheers

[Kelvin 2,200]

http://www.flyfishinggear.info/buyers_guide/fly_rods_weight.shtm"Fly Line Weight MeasurementFly line is measured by its weight in grains. Since grains is not a real helpful way to measure things, the fly rod manufacturers have devised a simple numbering system that define the weight of the fly line. This numbering system spans a scale from 1-14, with the lightest fly line being a weight of 1 and the heaviest fly line being a weight of 14.The reason for all the differences in line weight is because different line weights are best suited for particular fishing situations. For example, a heavy line weight (such as 9 or above) will work much, much better when casting larger flies than when using a light fly line weight. Similarily, using a tiny fly, like a midge, on a heavy line will be, well, a rather unpleasant experience. The weight of the fly line will take that midge all over the place, and will also make quite the commotion when the line hits the water - thus scaring away all the fish."http://www.flyfishusa.com/lines/choose-line-home.html"Standard Line WeightsGrain weights are for the first 30' of the line.AFTMA (the former American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association- now the ASA- American Sportfishing Association) Fly Line Standards were developed to help fly fishing tackle manufacturers create a system that would match fly line weight to fly rod performance. Cortland Line Company’s Leon Chandler was instrumental in initiating and completing the project. In theory this would standardize fly tackle manufacturing across the industry and enable fly fishers to select and balance their equipment for optimum performance.The system uses the weight in grains (a very small weight measure) of the first 30 feet of fly line as a standard. The table below shows fly line weight designations and their grain weight. The system also established a tolerance level that is acceptable. (Copied from Cortland Line Companie's web site)."

[Kelvin 2,200]

6 weight rod and line will be fine for trout,carp and redfin and salmon trout, whiting, bream, and mullet in the salt.

[Trouthunter 0]

yeah thats what i thought but i remeber the guy saying that i cant cast anything bigger then a size 2 hook or something? i wasnt sure it just had me a bit confused.I guess i have to wait till i get down there and have a cast of the thing and suss it all out....i seriousy cant bloody wait!

[Goldys_Fishin 0]

I found this a long time ago. Its from the Orvis website.http://www.orvis.com/intro.aspx?subject=2107There is a good chart for fly line Wt Vs. Fly Hook Size.I can work out how to copy the chart.Cheers Goldy

[Wahoo 146]

For info of all interested. 1 grain = 0.06479891 gmAs Kelvin said. 6wt will be fine for your intended purpose.Wahoo

[Trouthunter 0]

I found this a long time ago. Its from the Orvis website.http://www.orvis.com/intro.aspx?subject=2107There is a good chart for fly line Wt Vs. Fly Hook Size.I can work out how to copy the chart.Cheers Goldy

cheers mate was a good help! ive got it sorted and i orderd the right set up for me!