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Originally Posted by Lebenz
Cool. Does the weight have any relation to the size of the fish yer after?
Also on a calm day, what weight is suitable for say 30' toss, or cast, assuming a very small fly?
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The line itself will not inhibit large fish. A good quality leader and well tied knots are the key... and playing the larger fish rather than hauling them.
For 30' a #4 should be good on average. If most of your casts will be 30' and less you might want to get a #4 rod and reel but spool it with #5 line. On calm wind/water you'll want 10'-15' leader and the extra weight of the 'not much' line extended will help your casting.
Oh and remember to practice your casting, sans hook, in a nice clear area before hitting the stream. Strong pushes and pulls from 11:00 to 1:00 and let the line fully extend out straight before you begin to draw it back again.