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Fly Fishing Startup
Posted on 11/11/14 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 11/11/14 at 8:17 pm
I'm thinking of getting into fly fishing the marsh for reds, trout, etc. I've done some research, but wanted to know what those of the board use.
What weight pole should I be looking at?
What length pole do most people use?
Should I go ahead and buy something more expensive, or does it not matter that much?
Better luck with wet or dry lures?
Any kind of advice and experience would be appreciated.
What weight pole should I be looking at?
What length pole do most people use?
Should I go ahead and buy something more expensive, or does it not matter that much?
Better luck with wet or dry lures?
Any kind of advice and experience would be appreciated.
Posted on 11/11/14 at 8:20 pm to LSUMurse
Weight: 6-8
Length: 9ft
TFO makes a great rod for the money.
Get a good reel for reds.
Length: 9ft
TFO makes a great rod for the money.
Get a good reel for reds.
Posted on 11/11/14 at 8:58 pm to LSUMurse
i can't answer your questions because I'm in Tennessee.. but just started learning how to fly fish myself.
Caught my first rainbow trout on it last weekend.
Caught my first rainbow trout on it last weekend.
Posted on 11/11/14 at 10:21 pm to tennessee391
I used to fish with a fly rod (not using flies, instead using worms and a split sinker) in Washington state catching rainbows. Those fresh caught small stream trout are some of the best eating. Good luck to ya.
Posted on 11/11/14 at 10:28 pm to bbvdd
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Weight: 6-8
Length: 9ft
TFO makes a great rod for the money.
Get a good reel for reds.
This, plus a hydros Large arbor reel. This will make a great back-up should you decide to upgrade...which will ultimately happen once you hook your first red. G'luck, it's addictive. I've abandoned a lot of my traditional gear for fly fishing on the reg.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 7:39 am to tennessee391
TFO's are definitely a great rod to start out with, I like 9 or 9.5' rods.
I know they do this at the Pigeon Forge Orvis shop, but you can try going into any Orvis shop and ask for assistance in choosing a rod. They will reel a few up for you and let you test them out. Really any decent fly shop should do that for you too. LRO does it in Townsend. Good option to find out what type of flex you like in your rod. If you don't have any buddies who fly fish, you may want to see about taking a class or going with a guide to pick up a few pointers.
Nice, what area do you fish?
I know they do this at the Pigeon Forge Orvis shop, but you can try going into any Orvis shop and ask for assistance in choosing a rod. They will reel a few up for you and let you test them out. Really any decent fly shop should do that for you too. LRO does it in Townsend. Good option to find out what type of flex you like in your rod. If you don't have any buddies who fly fish, you may want to see about taking a class or going with a guide to pick up a few pointers.
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i can't answer your questions because I'm in Tennessee.. but just started learning how to fly fish myself.
Caught my first rainbow trout on it last weekend
Nice, what area do you fish?
This post was edited on 11/12/14 at 7:44 am
Posted on 11/12/14 at 8:40 am to LSUMurse
What weight pole should I be looking at?
Fly guys will give you shite if you call it a pole. "rod'
What length pole do most people use?
3,4,5,6 for most freshwater trout situations. Inland salt 7,8,9,10
Should I go ahead and buy something more expensive, or does it not matter that much?
You get 90% of the goodness from a solid rod like a TFO. I would worry more about the rod's action. I started with a Medium/Fast Scott A3. Was more forgiving than a fast-action rod and let me concentrate on the casting motion more. If saltwater is your thing you will be chucking heavier flies meaning that fast-action (i.e. 'stiff') is a much better choice.
Better luck with wet or dry lures?
Whatever they are taking at the time. You will be spending a lot of time changing out. That's the nature of the beast.
After having said all of that, I love it. Have fun.
Fly guys will give you shite if you call it a pole. "rod'
What length pole do most people use?
3,4,5,6 for most freshwater trout situations. Inland salt 7,8,9,10
Should I go ahead and buy something more expensive, or does it not matter that much?
You get 90% of the goodness from a solid rod like a TFO. I would worry more about the rod's action. I started with a Medium/Fast Scott A3. Was more forgiving than a fast-action rod and let me concentrate on the casting motion more. If saltwater is your thing you will be chucking heavier flies meaning that fast-action (i.e. 'stiff') is a much better choice.
Better luck with wet or dry lures?
Whatever they are taking at the time. You will be spending a lot of time changing out. That's the nature of the beast.
After having said all of that, I love it. Have fun.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 9:32 am to stickly
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3,4,5,6 for most freshwater trout situations
I still rather my 9 rod for trout. Even in the small streams of the Smokies, allows for a bit more stealthy approach than a short rod.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 9:38 am to LSUMurse
A lot of good advice in here. I personally have an Orivs rod, can't remember which. Clearwater II maybe? But it has a lifetime warranty, which is something to consider. Not sure if the TFO rods do or not.
I have it on a G. Loomis Eastfork reel. For as much as I use it, it's a really nice setup.
I have it on a G. Loomis Eastfork reel. For as much as I use it, it's a really nice setup.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 10:03 am to Dam Guide
I assume you're talking feet and he's talking wt?
Posted on 11/12/14 at 11:16 am to Pettifogger
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I assume you're talking feet and he's talking wt?
No, he just fricked up his post since his question above that was this:
quote:
What length pole do most people use?
Should of realized it was a frick up though with a 3' rod. Seen some people use some pretty short rods in the small streams though, so you never know.
This post was edited on 11/12/14 at 11:25 am
Posted on 11/12/14 at 11:31 am to LSUMurse
look at cabela's combo packages, they're the tits for the $$$, imo
Posted on 11/12/14 at 9:07 pm to LSUMurse
I have not fished for reds in a long while. But fly fish quite a bit in the northwest. A 2 piece 6 w would probably suffice. As for a fly I would use a streamer.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 9:15 pm to lanticguy
I took a fly fishing class in Vt while visiting my son - I'm hooked on it. I just haven't pulled the trigger on any gear. I found some great websites about flyfishing in La - would love to know if great areas in br, Gonzales etc areas.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 9:47 pm to aVatiger
LL Bean has combo packages for $79 - they wont be as good as getting a TFO but should be pretty decent for a startup. I use one of them for steelhead when I don't have to be so delicate with my initial fly presentation.
This post was edited on 11/12/14 at 9:48 pm
Posted on 11/12/14 at 9:52 pm to AubieALUMdvm
Thx - I almost purchased a 'package' when we stopped at the ll bean store when we were in Maine last month. Thanks for the input.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 10:13 pm to Gorilla Ball
The flagship store? Nice. Always wanted to go there.
BTW - if anyone is looking for a new pair of fly fishing waders I can't recommend LL bean enough - their warranty can not be beaten and the waders are great. The Kennebec model is the best IMO.
BTW - if anyone is looking for a new pair of fly fishing waders I can't recommend LL bean enough - their warranty can not be beaten and the waders are great. The Kennebec model is the best IMO.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 9:21 am to AubieALUMdvm
Thanks everyone for all the replies.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 10:47 am to LSUMurse
don't forget to budget for and research line too. Line makes a big difference on a fly rod. You may have to try a few to figure out what your rod/you like(s)
TFO as mentioned makes great rods for the money. Their BVK in 8wt is a great all around salt/bass rod and one of the better values anywhere.
check out allen reels for some awesome reels for the money. If you sign up for their email list they will send you a 15 or 20% off coupon, I can't remember which. You won't regret getting a kraken.
TFO as mentioned makes great rods for the money. Their BVK in 8wt is a great all around salt/bass rod and one of the better values anywhere.
check out allen reels for some awesome reels for the money. If you sign up for their email list they will send you a 15 or 20% off coupon, I can't remember which. You won't regret getting a kraken.
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