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BIG K

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If you were going to buy a fly rod to strictly midge fish and nothing else what length and wieght would you buy i am constantly changing tippets leaders etc to go from midges to hoppers to micro jig and float and looking to expand my rod selection

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IMO any 3,4, or 5 weight will do nicely.  Judging from your post it is not so much the rod, but rather setting up your rod for different fishing situations that is becoming a bit aggravating.  If it is strictly fishing small midges under an indicator then a 9-10 foot rod with a double tapered line should make for some easy role casting and mending. medium fast action should be fine. Fast action takes a bit getting used to with small tippets.

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I like throwing midges with a custom build 8 ft 5 wt but you can't beat a good 9 ft 6 wt on tailwaters....... the can do it all very well. Never know when you will want to throw some lead on and get deep or tie on a t-sculpin for giggles. 

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