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re: Anyone do any fly tying?
Posted on 5/13/15 at 8:59 am to reds on reds on reds
Posted on 5/13/15 at 8:59 am to reds on reds on reds
Which rod are you buying? And yes, it gets expensive very quickly.
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Posted on 5/13/15 at 9:05 am to Barf
I'm not sure yet. I have an Allen Alpha III reel 8 wt.
I know I want a 9' 8wt. rod and I was looking at some Orvis rods but I'm open to suggestions.
I know I want a 9' 8wt. rod and I was looking at some Orvis rods but I'm open to suggestions.
This post was edited on 5/13/15 at 9:09 am
Posted on 5/13/15 at 9:28 am to reds on reds on reds
Another good resource in BR is Larry Offner. He owns the Green Trout Fly Shop by Jubans. (Green trout =bass). Great guy and locally owned. Also owns the warm fly forum I believe.
I mentioned to my wife I wanted to start tying a few years back. For Xmas that same year she bought me the deluxe Orvis tying kit ($4-$500). I didn't tell her she could get all of the same stuff online for much much cheaper.
I mentioned to my wife I wanted to start tying a few years back. For Xmas that same year she bought me the deluxe Orvis tying kit ($4-$500). I didn't tell her she could get all of the same stuff online for much much cheaper.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 9:29 am to reds on reds on reds
TFO
Temple fork outfitters. Try them both out but for the money and warranty TFO is awesome.
Temple fork outfitters. Try them both out but for the money and warranty TFO is awesome.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 9:32 am to reds on reds on reds
Get a BVK. It casts just as well if not better than the Helios 2 and it's 1/4 the price.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 9:35 am to bluemoons
I was actually just looking at the BVK. Seems like that's what everyone suggests so I might be going that route.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 10:21 am to bluemoons
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Get a BVK.
Love mine and would recommend to anyone. TFO warranty can not be beaten imo
EDIT: TFO rods are known to not come with a rod tube so you'll have to get one. If you don't want to spend big bucks on one you can do what I do - just use pvc pipe and cap it with those slip on round caps or screw in style. I prefer the slip on ones. To make it more personal I buy a sticker for every new stream/fly shop I visit and slap it on the PVC. Costs me bout $5 per rod tube. I now have stickers from all over CO, PA, NY, and NC.
This post was edited on 5/13/15 at 10:26 am
Posted on 5/13/15 at 10:36 am to AubieALUMdvm
I'm gonna pick one up from Bass Pro on my way back to BR.
What do yall use for your leaders and tippet?
What do yall use for your leaders and tippet?
Posted on 5/13/15 at 12:59 pm to reds on reds on reds
I have this little kit - LINK
Large selection of fly materials at BPS and Cabelas. I tie with this in my lap in the recliner. Not a fancy setup, but it does what I want. Have fun!
Large selection of fly materials at BPS and Cabelas. I tie with this in my lap in the recliner. Not a fancy setup, but it does what I want. Have fun!
Posted on 5/13/15 at 1:12 pm to reds on reds on reds
That all depends what type of fish you're after and what type of conditions you're fishing them in.
For marsh reds I stick with a mono leader (it floats) and a foot or so of fluoro tippet (it sinks, but not too deep). If I'm fishing really skinny then I stick with all mono.
For marsh reds I stick with a mono leader (it floats) and a foot or so of fluoro tippet (it sinks, but not too deep). If I'm fishing really skinny then I stick with all mono.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 1:38 pm to bluemoons
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That all depends what type of fish you're after and what type of conditions you're fishing them in.
The only thing I will add here that not all may agree with is Fluoro brand - I've had too many quality fish break off with the likes of Berkley vanish. It's Seaguar brand or nothing for me. I have no experience with their monofilament though.
I use Rio powerflex tapered mono leaders for trout. 9ft if I'm working bigger streams and clear water, 7 ft for the small streams. Usually toss a bit of fluoro tippet on the end of them.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 2:58 pm to AubieALUMdvm
For leaders I just buy whatever and then add a good quality tippet material. I use loop to loop on the tippets as flouro can cut mono if they're both small.
Also agree that Seaguar is really good. I also have a bund of spools of Orvis brand tippet material.
Lastly, once you get pretty proficient at trout and saltwater flies, give deer hair bas and saltwater flies a run. They are so neat to tie and fish with.
Lastly, most often when tying less is more. Use less materials than you think you will need. I also use the absolutely smallest thread I can get away with.
Also agree that Seaguar is really good. I also have a bund of spools of Orvis brand tippet material.
Lastly, once you get pretty proficient at trout and saltwater flies, give deer hair bas and saltwater flies a run. They are so neat to tie and fish with.
Lastly, most often when tying less is more. Use less materials than you think you will need. I also use the absolutely smallest thread I can get away with.
Posted on 5/17/15 at 3:15 pm to bbvdd
Just bought my rod, TFO Axiom 9' 8wt and put line on my reel.
also picked up a renzetti traveler and will be getting more fly tying stuff when I get time later in the week
also picked up a renzetti traveler and will be getting more fly tying stuff when I get time later in the week
Posted on 5/17/15 at 3:33 pm to reds on reds on reds
Nice rod dude. I've always preferred the axiom and mangrove rods over the BVK for just about every specides besides bonefish. Posted on 5/17/15 at 3:42 pm to Barf
That's good to hear.
Basspro didn't have a 9' BVK and the Axiom was sitting right there and it felt awesome so I went with it.
Basspro didn't have a 9' BVK and the Axiom was sitting right there and it felt awesome so I went with it.
Posted on 5/17/15 at 10:02 pm to reds on reds on reds
Awesome. Congrats
Posted on 5/18/15 at 1:22 pm to Barf
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I've always preferred the axiom and mangrove rods over the BVK
I don't know why but I'm in the same boat.
Not to derail the thread too much but I've been shopping for a 5 wt set up...any suggestions? Trying to keep it under $400.
Posted on 5/18/15 at 3:20 pm to stewie
It's hard for me to comment on a 5wt because I don't own one. It's the only weight rod I do not currently own. However I did cast my friends TFO finesse 7'9" 5wt the other day and it was awesome. If I were to buy another 5wt I would start with that TFO finesse rod.
5wt's are tricky. For me the 5wt filled a gap that I didn't need filled. 3wt's made panfish and spotted bass more fun and a 6wt did a better job slinging big flies for large mouth bass. I didn't need a rod to do both, which is what the 5wt would have been.
For what it's worth, everyone I know with a BVK 5wt says it would better rod if they sold it as a 6wt .
5wt's are tricky. For me the 5wt filled a gap that I didn't need filled. 3wt's made panfish and spotted bass more fun and a 6wt did a better job slinging big flies for large mouth bass. I didn't need a rod to do both, which is what the 5wt would have been.
For what it's worth, everyone I know with a BVK 5wt says it would better rod if they sold it as a 6wt .
Posted on 5/18/15 at 6:26 pm to stewie
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I don't know why but I'm in the same boat.
Axioms are sick. My good friend throws one. The BVK is a much better rod in the wind though. I feel like Axioms need to be overlined to handle wind well.
Sweet reel. I've got an Allen too.
I have a Sage 5wt with a Battenkill on it that's really awesome for bass. It's a little much for perch though.
This post was edited on 5/18/15 at 6:29 pm
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