So I recently decided to try fly fishing after having not touched a fly rod in 45 years. Based on advice from another forum I ended up purchasing a 5wt set up for trout and a 7wt for steelhead, bass and the other large fish I regularly fish for. Anyway back in the early 70s I used to fool around with my Dad's fly rod. I remember it well and thought I was pretty good at casting for a 15 year old. I never knew what happened to that old set up until I was digging through my Dads old rod tubes and tackle box a few days ago. There it was, the old set up. I will post pics below. My question is...... Is it worth getting the rig back into working order. The rod is fiberglass and very soft to the half way point down the rod. It is a 6wt. The reel is in great condition although the 45 year old line will need to be replaced, I think. I received some advice that I could just recondition the line with line conditioner. Others have advised I try out Cortland Peach. I also was directed to your forum for more specific thoughts on a glass rod.
Should I use 6wt or can I go a little lighter. Where would this rod fit in with my other rods.
Really I am just looking for your thoughts as to what I should do with it other than hang it on the wall and point to it and talk about the old times. I would love to hear any comments you may have.
I apologize for the pics being so large. Couldn't figure out how to upload without using the dreaded photobucket.
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