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re: The Fly Fishing Thread: Questions, pics, discussion all here
Posted on 12/20/17 at 9:38 pm to Elusiveporpi
Posted on 12/20/17 at 9:38 pm to Elusiveporpi
Anyone got a recommendation for a decent starter combo - $150 range?
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Posted on 12/20/17 at 10:58 pm to upgrayedd
Posted on 12/24/17 at 8:54 am to Polar Pop
Headed to Perdido next weekend for New Years and I d love to pack the fly rod and try to catch something in the surf. Is this possible this time of year? If so, what kinda fish would I be targeting and what are they gonna eat?
Posted on 12/24/17 at 9:22 am to Polar Pop
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Have any of yall ever fished the Norfork in NW Arkansas?
Many times. It feeds into the White. Biggest trout I’ve ever caught was in the Norfork. 6ish lbs cutthroat on a size 24 midge.
Posted on 12/24/17 at 9:44 am to PapaPogey
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Headed to Perdido next weekend for New Years and I d love to pack the fly rod and try to catch something in the surf. Is this possible this time of year? If so, what kinda fish would I be targeting and what are they gonna eat?
Pencecola Bonefish
If you have a boat the False Albacore will start showing up on the beach. You might get lucky and find a few in the surf. Redfish will in the surf too. Try Johnson beach, there is a boat ramp with pretty good fishing if you have a kayak or skiff. Or drive to the end of the road and get as far away from people as you can, you will have access to big lagoon and the surf. It's about 4 miles from the end of the road to the end of the beach but it's a pretty easy walk.
Posted on 12/24/17 at 10:31 am to HotKoolaid
Man I’m there to get drunk and hang out at the Flora Bama so I’m not trying to make an adventure out of this. Just seeing if it’s possible to catch anything in the surf from the beach.
Posted on 12/24/17 at 10:43 am to Polar Pop
Polar, the best day we had on the Norfork was floating in a kayak, then stopping to fish spots without public access from the bank. Watch the generation and when the horn blows, get out immediately. No one more cast. If you have kids, take them to Dry Run Creek. Amazing.
Posted on 1/15/18 at 2:14 pm to 257WBY
Has anyone fished an Orvis Hydros SL yet?
Im looking at buying a new 8wt reel and am in between current model Hydros SL, previous Orvis Mirage (ebay), or Nautilus XL.
Im looking at buying a new 8wt reel and am in between current model Hydros SL, previous Orvis Mirage (ebay), or Nautilus XL.
Posted on 1/15/18 at 2:30 pm to Saskwatch
It's a great reel for the money. I see them all over the place and people seem to like them. Redfish are not very hard on 8wt fly reels anyway so don't think too much into it, buy what you like but keep in mind the Hydros is made in China.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 6:46 pm to Saskwatch
TFO Mangrove $139 right now on "steep and cheap."
@Upgrayyed this would be a great rod to get started
@Upgrayyed this would be a great rod to get started
This post was edited on 1/17/18 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 3/1/18 at 12:55 pm to Saskwatch
Fixing to move back to Louisiana so im looking to put together something to fish reds with. Looking at purchasing an Allen Kraken (7wt-9wt).
Can I get some rod, backing (lbs), and line suggestions that won’t break the bank. Fishing would be reds and bass in sela marsh.
Can I get some rod, backing (lbs), and line suggestions that won’t break the bank. Fishing would be reds and bass in sela marsh.
Posted on 3/1/18 at 1:12 pm to sloopy
I’ve had a Kraken, it’s a good real.
For rod I’d look at TFO BVK 8wt. On an 8wt you’d be fine with 20lb dacron backing. Allen should spool it up for you. I use Royal Wulff Bermuda Triangle Taper line. I normally tie 9’ sections of 15lb fluoro for my leader if i’m fishing slots.
For rod I’d look at TFO BVK 8wt. On an 8wt you’d be fine with 20lb dacron backing. Allen should spool it up for you. I use Royal Wulff Bermuda Triangle Taper line. I normally tie 9’ sections of 15lb fluoro for my leader if i’m fishing slots.
Posted on 3/1/18 at 4:13 pm to 257WBY
Back on Norfork, bbvdd and WBY, it looks like it will be late May before I can make it up there. I just wanted to check the productivity/activity level for that time of year....
I have been slowly upgrading/gearing up. Ended up getting a 5wt Echo Base rod, Fishpond double haul pack (score for $50!), SA Frequency Boost Line, TFO rod/reel case.
I have been slowly upgrading/gearing up. Ended up getting a 5wt Echo Base rod, Fishpond double haul pack (score for $50!), SA Frequency Boost Line, TFO rod/reel case.
Posted on 3/1/18 at 4:24 pm to sloopy
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Can I get some rod, backing (lbs), and line suggestions that won’t break the bank
I say this every time but ebay is a fantastic resource for used or pre owned fly rods and reels. A ton of people buy and sell fly equipment all the time and they might only use it a handful of times, if any.
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line suggestions
Search amazon or ebay for previous yr model Scientific Angler line. A weight forward floating line with a short head (30ft) will work. Most of the time its the same as the current offering but just different color.
This post was edited on 3/1/18 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 3/1/18 at 4:30 pm to Saskwatch
There’s a post on microskiff of a dude unloaded an insane amount of sage rods right now.
Posted on 3/1/18 at 8:25 pm to Polar Pop
Posted on 3/2/18 at 5:36 am to Saskwatch
I'll check it out, but I'm not real big on used stuff. I'm sure it's all good, but I just can't get over the fact that it was being cared for by someone else at one point. 
Posted on 3/2/18 at 7:52 am to sloopy
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I just can't get over the fact that it was being cared for by someone else at one point
I understand being hesitant, but keep in mind you're not buying a second hand uglystick. Fly equipment is expensive and most people baby their rods and reels due to price tag.
Posted on 3/2/18 at 10:28 am to Saskwatch
Thankfully fly fishin aint neva been expensive for me. I got a 9 ft medium action fiberglass eagle Claw rod back in Jr high school the rod came with a life time guarantee. I fished it hard but early in my college years it got broke. I sent it to Eagle claw with a note please repair or replace and bill accordingly. I got back a fancy new graphite rod no carge it replaced my ole rod. This lasted till I was in my 30's and it got broke same story. I still have the rod they gave me in replacement and sue it mostly for fishing Sac au lait or perch. I was given a LL bean fancy rod for my 50th birthday and its my bass rod now. oh and I just turned 60 a few days ago.
Posted on 3/2/18 at 10:44 am to Captain Ray
Ray what flies do you use mostly for perch, and any other tips appreciated as well.
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