Originally Posted by
Skyler76
IMO which is just that. 6wt single with OBS type 3 is pretty much perfect for most of AR and 4 or 5x tippet. Spey and switch rods are fun and my true passion but not for shad. Constantly solo landing small fish with a spey rod isn't that much fun IMO. If you do use a two handed rod I'd recommend no more than a 4wt if you want to have some fun with them. AR is at 1450 cfs, you don't need much sink at all, even for the deepest holes. As Bill said, a skagit head will throw sink tips on that rod all day.