8 wt in Utah?

[campfire]

All of my flyrods are either 5 wt or 5/6 wt. But I am planning a probably once in a lifetime trip to Alaska this summer. I just orderd an 8 wt combo for this trip. So what do I do with it after. Do any of you flyfishers use an 8 wt around here and if so what for?

[chanceb]

You could always chase some carp, bass, wipers, pike, etc.

[Red.Fly]

Last year I put some serious bend in my 9 wt on tiger musky and lakers in Utah... The 9wt was none too big.

[doug draper]

Or steelhead in Idaho. What kind of salmon are you chasing in Alaska.

[campfire]

Or steelhead in Idaho. What kind of salmon are you chasing in Alaska.
I really don't know yet. I think it will depend on when we go. I am still waiting to see what my son decides to do with his life once rubgy is over and after graduating from the "U" and comissioning in the Guard in a few weeks. We would be on "Prince of Wailes Island" and have access to a small fishing boat for salt water and lots of steams.

[coreyk]

I'll be headed back up to prince of wales island next summer! Not sure if you have been before, but, be sure to take a pontoon plane at least one direction... Its a beautiful flight in a small little plane!

[FlyDOC]

WIPERS... nuf said..

[Mr. Loopy]

I use my 8-weight on windy days hucking streamers as well - even on smaller fish, it helps battle the wind....

[royalwulff]

muskies will put a good bend in an 8 weight.