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They are most often used in pursuit of larger fish (larger bass, some saltwater fishing, salmon, and steelhead) 10-12 weight: These are heavy rods designed to throw big flies and fight big fish (Muskie, tarpon, and heavier saltwater.) 13 + weight: These are rods that are typically used in offshore, super heavy saltwater fishing (marlin, etc.) For someone just getting into fly fishing, especially fishing the freshwater here in Texas, I would suggest a 4, 5, or 6 wt

And if youre only fishing for striped bass in the surf, dont buy a 3-weigh designed for presenting tiny dry flies in an alpine creek

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