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any of you guys fly fish?
Posted on 3/19/14 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 3/19/14 at 12:44 pm
need suggestions on waders and rod/reel combo.
the bank does not need to break.
srs responses only
tia
the bank does not need to break.
srs responses only
tia
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Posted on 3/19/14 at 12:47 pm to Flair Chops
What are you fishing for?
Where?
When?
Where?
When?
Posted on 3/19/14 at 12:47 pm to Flair Chops
I bought a scientific angler 9' 4/5 wt for under $115 just to see if I would enjoy fly fishing in rivers. I use my duck hunting waders.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 12:48 pm to Nado Jenkins83
quote:trout and other fish that may happen to be in the area
What are you fishing for?
quote:montana
Where?
quote:in about a month and a half
When?
Posted on 3/19/14 at 12:49 pm to sloopy
quote:i don't duck hunt, thus no waders on hand. i really know nothing
I bought a scientific angler 9' 4/5 wt for under $115 just to see if I would enjoy fly fishing in rivers. I use my duck hunting waders.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 12:52 pm to Flair Chops
Do you have any shops near by?
You can walk into most fly shops and buy a really nice used rod. Reel isn't as important as the rod. It must match whatever you are trying to throw. In May I would imagine you want to fish for Big Browns up your way.
I would look for a 6 weight to start with. Another thing is the amount of pieces it breaks down to. 4 piece is great for traveling but not as good as a 2 piece.
You can walk into most fly shops and buy a really nice used rod. Reel isn't as important as the rod. It must match whatever you are trying to throw. In May I would imagine you want to fish for Big Browns up your way.
I would look for a 6 weight to start with. Another thing is the amount of pieces it breaks down to. 4 piece is great for traveling but not as good as a 2 piece.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 12:55 pm to Flair Chops
Chops, get yourself a 8'6" 5-6 weight rod. Spent your money here. Look at Sage or Reddington. The reel won't matter a ton until you get into bigger fish.
Okuma makes some good, inexpensive reels. With reels the only thing you're truly focusing on I's a smooth drag. The rod is where the feel is at.
Okuma makes some good, inexpensive reels. With reels the only thing you're truly focusing on I's a smooth drag. The rod is where the feel is at.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 12:55 pm to Flair Chops
Cheap. Bass Pro or Cabela's will sell combos for $40-$80 bucks.
Redington combos run a little over a hundred for a decent rig, and Orvis will run you around $200 and up..
Good waders like Simms or Patagonia will run $250 and up. You can find discount stuff at the above sporting goods shops for $100 or less. Depends on what kind of quality you want.
Redington combos run a little over a hundred for a decent rig, and Orvis will run you around $200 and up..
Good waders like Simms or Patagonia will run $250 and up. You can find discount stuff at the above sporting goods shops for $100 or less. Depends on what kind of quality you want.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:06 pm to Flair Chops
Forgot about the wader question. If you are doing late spring and summer fishing then some simple Simms stocking foot waders will do. If you're gonna fish colder times of year then consider some 3 or 4 mil neoprene waders. Be prepared to spend at least 100 bucks on your waders. Go cheap on the wading boots. They really don't mattter too much.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:09 pm to Flair Chops
quote:
montana
whereabouts? You're gonna love it. I'm not a big fly fisherman, but I will do it in Montana.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:10 pm to DonChowder
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DonChowder
quote:
get yourself a 8'6" 5-6 weight rod. Spent your money here. Look at Sage or Reddington. The reel won't matter a ton until you get into bigger fish.
ditto, thats what i did. i use my scuba boots for wading and just let my legs get wet. i have used wading socks (borrowed) and tennis shoes with success.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:12 pm to DonChowder
quote:10-4. let me throw this into the equation, i'll be there from may to october. i plan on fishing the entirety of my stay, not continuously.
If you are doing late spring and summer fishing then some simple Simms stocking foot waders will do. If you're gonna fish colder times of year then consider some 3 or 4 mil neoprene
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:16 pm to Motorboat
west yellowstone.
basically into wyoming and idaho as well. i went last year on vacation, but flew out so i did not even bother to try my hand while up there
basically into wyoming and idaho as well. i went last year on vacation, but flew out so i did not even bother to try my hand while up there
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:18 pm to Flair Chops
quote:
any of you guys fly fish?
It's been a lomg time since I actually fly fished for trout in North Arkansas. I'll play with bream around here every once in a while...
I do have some legit gear though... I have a 5 or 6 wt. St. Croix rod with an Orvis reel. I've always rocked my duck hunting waders. You have to be careful though because slick rocks and rubber boots aren't a great match. The felt lined boots over stocking foot waders are the way to go if the waders are for fly fishing only.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:20 pm to Flair Chops
need suggestions on waders and rod/reel combo.
the bank does not need to break.
srs responses only
tia
This is my time of year. I love to flyfish. I have a decent saltwater rig I payed around 220 for but have never used it.
I mainly use Walmark specials with a double tapered floating line for Bream, Warmouth and schooling Bass, plus Jorts for waders.
the bank does not need to break.
srs responses only
tia
This is my time of year. I love to flyfish. I have a decent saltwater rig I payed around 220 for but have never used it.
I mainly use Walmark specials with a double tapered floating line for Bream, Warmouth and schooling Bass, plus Jorts for waders.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:22 pm to Flair Chops
quote:
let me throw this into the equation, i'll be there from may to october.
Most of the water conin down whichever river you'll be fishing WILL be fed by snow melt. Cold. But, long johns plus some water proof waders equals tolerable. If you're cold by nature then consider some thin neoprene. I just always hated sweating in those damn things.
But definitely get some chest waders...there is nothing more miserable than having balls so shriveled that you can't find them.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:23 pm to Flair Chops
quote:
west yellowstone.
So jealous. If you need a guide, I can recommend you one (If he's back in Bozeman from Maui). He's originally from Lake Charles. Guaranteed good time.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:25 pm to Flair Chops
quote:
basically into wyoming and idaho as well
what river?
I fly fished the Snake River a long time ago but we destroyed the trout along that river
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:27 pm to DonChowder
good deal. i am more worried about being too hot vs too cold. i know the water temp will be much, much colder than what i am accustomed to wading in, but i don't want to have to purchase then return or exchange because i bought the wrong damn thing.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 1:30 pm to Flair Chops
Long time lurker here - about time I added something to the conversation.
Cabela's has a 9' 4-piece 6-wt RLS+ combo on sale right now for $159 - normally $300+. I own the same rig and it is a steal at that price.
Entry-level stocking-foot breathable waders from Simms or Patagonia should fit the bill. I just bought some pretty decent Simm's felt-sole wading boots for $99.
Enjoy Montana - it's an awesome place to fish.
Cabela's has a 9' 4-piece 6-wt RLS+ combo on sale right now for $159 - normally $300+. I own the same rig and it is a steal at that price.
Entry-level stocking-foot breathable waders from Simms or Patagonia should fit the bill. I just bought some pretty decent Simm's felt-sole wading boots for $99.
Enjoy Montana - it's an awesome place to fish.
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