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re: The Fly Fishing Thread: Questions, pics, discussion all here
Posted on 4/25/17 at 11:51 am to LSUtiger17
Posted on 4/25/17 at 11:51 am to LSUtiger17
Simms are high quality. I've also had good luck with Cabelas waders. I prefer the boot that you lace up. You can wet wade with them in the summer.
Watch Sierratradingpost.com and Cabelas bargain cave for deals on quality equipment.
Watch Sierratradingpost.com and Cabelas bargain cave for deals on quality equipment.
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Posted on 4/25/17 at 11:53 am to JumpingTheShark
For bass, a big popping bug is hard to beat. A mid size one will catch bass and bream.
Polar, looks like you are having fun. That's great. Where do you live?
Polar, looks like you are having fun. That's great. Where do you live?
Posted on 4/25/17 at 12:58 pm to 257WBY
Loved it man, cant wait to get back out there.
I am in NWLA
I am in NWLA
Posted on 4/27/17 at 11:26 am to Polar Pop
Definitely want boots separate as mentioned by someone to wet wade during the warmer times. Orvis use to make a really nice wet wade(sort of low cut hiker) that hugged the foot great so felt like I was fishing in tennis shoes. my wife got it for me one year for Christmas. Still wear them every summer in the mountains.
Simms all the way for me.
Simms all the way for me.
Posted on 4/27/17 at 2:43 pm to ZacAttack
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Is it worth it to buy a pair of Simms waders or would something like frogg toggs do just the same? Also do you guys prefer waders with booties and then wading boots or the ones with boots already?
i know literally nothing about waders, except that I would like to purchase a good pair.
I have a pair of Simms wader and rain jacket. They are at least 15 years old. I need to add some aqua seal to one of the seams in the hood. That's it. The waders are still as good as the day they were new.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 1:45 pm to bbvdd
So I'm sure this has been discussed ad nauseam in this thread, but little difficult to wade through 70+ pages while "working".
What's a good beginner setup on a budget for reds and possibly making a few trips for bonefish, snook, etc.. My guide from last week and I talked a little (he wasn't a huge talker) and he sounded a little harsh on Orvis stuff. I don't know much when it comes to fly gear.
Also, anyone find places to wet a line in the North Houston area. I don't fresh water fish much, but it'd be nice to have a place to practice.
What's a good beginner setup on a budget for reds and possibly making a few trips for bonefish, snook, etc.. My guide from last week and I talked a little (he wasn't a huge talker) and he sounded a little harsh on Orvis stuff. I don't know much when it comes to fly gear.
Also, anyone find places to wet a line in the North Houston area. I don't fresh water fish much, but it'd be nice to have a place to practice.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 1:52 pm to KG6
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harsh on Orvis stuff
Its common among guides to bash "Whorvis" gear. FWIW their recent rods and reels are good quality.
For starter gear TFO rods are great value. Reel suggestions will vary greatly depending on who you ask. Allen is a company that puts out a good reel for the price. Redington Behemoth is a good budget reel as well.
All this being said EBay and used gear might serve you the best and is usually how I buy my fly rods and reels. I haven't been burned yet going this route.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 1:58 pm to KG6
I know more guys who like Orvis than who don't. They've been in the game for a long time and have good warranty terms, so it seems like a good deal to me. Haven't used any of their products outside of a couple days so I can't really comment about the quality.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:20 pm to KG6
KG check out "houstonflyfishing" on the gram. Quite a few posts with bass, bream, carp, etc.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:45 pm to KG6
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he sounded a little harsh on Orvis stuf
One of my best friends has broken his H2 like 4 times in a year
. They've always been good about warranting the rod, but it's a pain in the arse to be without your main rod for a couple weeks. I'm not an Orvis fan. I have a CFO III on a Superfine Glass 4wt that I like a lot, but I've seen too many of their salt reels tear up to spend my money on one. quote:
For starter gear TFO rods are great value. Reel suggestions will vary greatly depending on who you ask. Allen is a company that puts out a good reel for the price. Redington Behemoth is a good budget reel as well.
This.
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:58 pm to bluemoons
Yall forgive me I aint took time to read this whole thread yet. I am the 4th generation fly fisherman that I know of.
Been bass fishing for them since I was a kid caught my first Bass on a popping bug and for years didnt even own a casting rod just a couple zebcos for catfishing.
Been bass fishing for them since I was a kid caught my first Bass on a popping bug and for years didnt even own a casting rod just a couple zebcos for catfishing.
Posted on 5/2/17 at 12:08 pm to bluemoons
So, I did some reading last night. Fly fishing sounds like it's right up my alley. Very equipment heavy (backing, fly line, leader, knots, rods, reels, flys, etc.). I'm a big fan of getting into something and reading up on all the crap when I'm supposed to be working . I tend to do that. I like reading up on stuff as much as actually doing it.
For South LA marsh, I'm thinking I may end up with an 8wt rod (it'll be a while before I purchase, but making a wish list). I'd like something with some backbone if I do make trips for some bigger fish, and I've read you land up to like a 50 lb tarpon on an 8-9wt rod. I realize it's probably not great for smaller fish.
Then there is the line. Weight forward, taper, blah blah blah. I'm sure it's discussed in this long thread. But where is a good start for a beginner (I've casted a fly rod maybe 5 times in my life).
Lastly, what's your boat set up like? Are you always going to be fishing with a partner poling you around the marsh? Half my time in my flats boat was poling others around and maybe getting in the second cast. I fished solo a lot with a trolling motor, but I realize that's not so easy with a fly rod. I'm not in the market for a boat anytime soon. But is it possible to fly fish from a boat solo in the marsh.....at least to make it worth while.
. I tend to do that. I like reading up on stuff as much as actually doing it. For South LA marsh, I'm thinking I may end up with an 8wt rod (it'll be a while before I purchase, but making a wish list). I'd like something with some backbone if I do make trips for some bigger fish, and I've read you land up to like a 50 lb tarpon on an 8-9wt rod. I realize it's probably not great for smaller fish.
Then there is the line. Weight forward, taper, blah blah blah. I'm sure it's discussed in this long thread. But where is a good start for a beginner (I've casted a fly rod maybe 5 times in my life).
Lastly, what's your boat set up like? Are you always going to be fishing with a partner poling you around the marsh? Half my time in my flats boat was poling others around and maybe getting in the second cast. I fished solo a lot with a trolling motor, but I realize that's not so easy with a fly rod. I'm not in the market for a boat anytime soon. But is it possible to fly fish from a boat solo in the marsh.....at least to make it worth while.
Posted on 5/2/17 at 1:38 pm to KG6
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For South LA marsh, I'm thinking I may end up with an 8wt rod
Good choice. This is a good "all-purpose" inshore rod
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But where is a good start for a beginner (
Weight forward floating for the marsh, and look into lining a size up depending on the rod and brand of line. WF9F (weight forward 9 floating) will load your 8 weight better. Some lines run heavy to size, some light to size. Same with rods. A really fast action rod might require lining up for a beginner.
If you plan on fly fishing in deeper water then you can look at getting another setup with a sinking line, or the cheaper route would be to buy an extra spool
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But is it possible to fly fish from a boat solo in the marsh.....at least to make it worth while.
It's possible to fish from a pool noodle, where there's a will there's a way. Strip baskets can make fly fishing easier from a boat or wading, but they aren't necessary
Take everything I said with a grain of salt. In the grand scheme I'm new to fly fishing as well. I'm currently reading and loving Lefty Krehs third revised book on saltwater fly fishing. I've done lots of researching and watching videos. This thread has helped a lot, and I've managed to get out and catch a few fish
This post was edited on 5/2/17 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 5/2/17 at 3:59 pm to KG6
8 wt is a very good all around salt water rod.
I've caught a 45+lbs tarpon on mine as well as snook, blue fish, baracuda, and a couple of others. Never caught a redfish on it.
I've also use a 6wt for bonita out of Destin. That was a blast until the rod blew up when something big hit the bonita.
I'm not a fan of over lining but I've been doing this for quite a while.
Really if you fish much you already know a whole lot. There may be a couple of new knots to learn but really it isn't much. Main one I can think of is an albright knot. That connects the fly line to the backing.
I've caught a 45+lbs tarpon on mine as well as snook, blue fish, baracuda, and a couple of others. Never caught a redfish on it.
I've also use a 6wt for bonita out of Destin. That was a blast until the rod blew up when something big hit the bonita.
I'm not a fan of over lining but I've been doing this for quite a while.
Really if you fish much you already know a whole lot. There may be a couple of new knots to learn but really it isn't much. Main one I can think of is an albright knot. That connects the fly line to the backing.
Posted on 5/3/17 at 8:25 am to bbvdd
I tend to jump into hobbies and buy pretty decent equipment. Not always the brightest idea, as I don't always stick with the hobby due to circumstance. But in the past, I've been able to sell off my stuff at good prices (boat, kayak, bikes, gps, etc.). Is there a market for used fly fishing gear? Should I get a super cheap combo to play around with until I get serious, or drop the 300-400 bucks to get a decent starter kit and if I don't like it, I can maybe sell it for 75-80% of what I paid?
Posted on 5/3/17 at 8:32 am to KG6
I got a really good deal on a new TFO BVK 8wt from Microskiff. Now I'm just waiting on a good reel or I'm gonna buy another Allen.
Posted on 5/3/17 at 8:47 am to KG6
There is a market for it and I do the same thing. I don't like spending money on crap equipment only to upgrade and then have the crap equipment collect dust. My second fly rod was a Scott Meridian
Posted on 5/3/17 at 12:55 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
If ya decide to upgrade a fly rod the old one amkes a great sac au lait or brim pole. I have an old fiberglass eagle claw 9 ft rod that has been my sac au lait rod for like 20 years.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 11:25 pm to Captain Ray
Packing my 8wt and headed to St.Thomas & BVI for a week to do the typical boat drinking trip around Memorial Day (I didn't plan this shite show). Can anyone point me in the right direction, literally (N,S,E,W), to get near the most isolated flat/beach/mangrove as possible? Willing to pay for a car/boat/horse/sea plane from a local to get away and sling a fly at some bones. Really trying to avoid the heavily advertised deals so any local knowledge whatsoever would be greatly appreciated 
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:06 am to Captain Ray
If anyone is in the market for gear (polarized glasses, waders, Lansom reels) steep and cheap has some great deals going on right now. Got a pair of these in 580 for $70 after taxes and shipping yesterday
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