I really want to get into fly fishing. I have spin fished since I came out of the womb and never really gotten into casting flies. I have zero knowledge on it. I have zero gear and no idea where to start. I am going to attend a beginner's class at my local Orvis outfitter's store and I expect them to tell me a ton. I just can't wait for the class in a week. Anyway, any and all info welcome! I need some lists of rods and reels, line, and any other gear I should know about! Thanks!
Hello fellow fisherman. I was in the same boat you are in. I met a guy on a creek that i fish reguarly and i wasn't catching nothing on little rooster tails,and he walked by me with a stringer of brook trout. I asked him what he was using and he said a wet fly.to make a long story short we talked and he persuaded me to go get a fly rod. The gentleman at the fly store told me to buy a cheap combo deal, that way if i didnt like flyfishing i wouldn't be out a lot of money. when i was leaving the store his last words were "have patience is the key". I also bought books on how to cast and what flys to use. So the bottom line for you from me is
1.buy cheap rod
2.buy books on how to flyfish (very helpful
3.patience
4.use floating line and dry flies
5.if you love flyfishing then go buy a decent rod and reel combo.(i have 3 scott rods and i love them, 2-4weights 1-3weight)
6. tie your own flies if you want. i tie my own flies and i love doing it.
7. have fun doing it thats the main thing
I hope i helped you, good luck and good fishing.
leadwing2.
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Six of us are going to Canada in mid September for a 4 day fly-in fishing trip. Our outfitter has told us that we are very likely to see quite a few moose on our trip. My question is this...as a precautionary measure I would like to a take a my brush rifle along just in case we do encounter an animal with ideas of his own where our well being is concerned. What exactly do I have to do to bring my rifle along? We will be driving in from the US. I found a pice of info saying that I have to declare my gun at my first point of entry, fill out a non-resident form and pay $50.00 dollars? IS this true, is it really that simple, am I likely to be hassled about bringing a gun and, maybe first of all, am I allowed to period?
Yes you can. I took a rifle & a shotgun on a combo hunt a few years ago.You must fill out the form needed. You can get them on line. Then you must stop at point of entry & an officer will check your gun after you pay your money. They will give you a peice of paper to show you did this then your good to go! But i would say if you use that gun & have no hunting licence & or permits & or out of season . YOU MAY BE IN A REAL HARD SPOT!
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Scientific Anglers Need help..Fly fishing equipment etc.?
I fly fished in New Mexico and i really enjoyed it. In fact, im trying to save up to get the proper equipment, cause im just starting. I just need some advice on what type of equipment i should get and maybe some tips. I would also appreciate it greatly if you could explain what some of the accesories do.... like retractors, scientific angler fly floatant, leader straighteners, and strike indicators do etc.
I would really appreciate it=) thxs
I am assuming you are talking trout. My advice for larger western rivers would be to go with a 9' 5wt rod of moderate fast to fast action
Orvis makes a full line-up of rods ranging from the Clearwater starting at $169 to the ZG Helios - upwards of $755. They are 4 piece rods. The nice thing about Orvis is that you can choose the action of the rod - they make their rods from full flex (trout bum series) to mid-flex and tip flex in all their other series, and are covered by a 25 year warrantee.
Loomis flyrods are generally fast action. You can spend $660 for a GLX, $300 for a GL3 (which is old technology ) or now they have a new series for beginners called the Neptune - for $215 all are 4 piece rods
Sage makes great fly rods - Introductory rods include the Sage Launch ( I bought one of these for my daughter) which is a medium fast action rod and not too expensive and casts well at $250 and the Sage Flight which is a fast action introductory rod for $280.
You can step up to a Z-Axis for for about $630
All are 4 piece rods
There are others to consider that are not as expensive
Echo makes a great casting rod (called the Carbon) for under $200 that is terrific, check out www.kmdtackle.com for a great deal on it.
I like this rod ALOT
St. Croix makes some nice value series rods as well, the Triumph series is not bad for $120, but in my opinion, most St. Croix fly rods have a "clunky" feel to them.
Redington (owned by Sage) makes a decent rod for money as well.
Reel: you don't need to break the bank here either.
Depending upon how much cash you want to spend, I would argue
that a Bauer or a Galvan is your best bang for the buck in the $300
world of fly reels
Under $200 it would be hard to argue with a Ross Cimmaron,
Under $150 I would hands down say an Orvis Mid-Arbor
Under $100 I would no doubt say a Cabela's Prestige Plus. I use this reel on occasion for Salmon and Steelhead with no problems at all.
Don't skimp on your flyline - Rio, or Scientific Angler make good value series lines.
You'll need a vest to carry your stuff in. again, you don't have to spend a great deal on one.
You will need the following accesories:
Nippers - for trimming your leader and clipping the tag end from your fly
Floatant: I prefer Aquel for larger flies and Frogs Fanny for smaller flies
Leader Straightners - don't bother, use your fingers
Hemostats for removing hooks
Polarized Sunglasses
Indicators - leave them at home until you learn the proper technique.
A good book such as "Fly Fishing, Learn form a Master" by Bill Mason
would help out alot with equipment selection, knots, techniques, casting and how to read water.
Some Basic Dry Fly patterns:
Adams - parachute or not is your choice. Imitates a wide variety of mayflies
Elk Hair Caddis - take this in tan and olive anywhere and you'll catch fish
Blue Wing Olive - This is the most common hatch and is year round.
often time this fly will produce a strike when nothing else will
Stimulator - Imitates a big stonefly or a grasshopper or it just gets a trouts attention, works well near dusk or at first light
Wulff Pattern - Au Sable or Royal - possibly the best choice when fishing fast water because they float very well - also great for using as
as part of a "dry and dropper" rig
Tan Comparadun - Wil imitate March Browns, Grey Foxes, and any other tan/brown mayfly, also a good searching pattern
Rusty Spinner - simply a "go to " fly, needed for almost every spinnerfall
Black ant, cinamon ant, beetle - you always need some terrestrials in your arsenal - these 3 choices are staples.
Griffiths gnat - indespensable for when they are feeding on midges, and other micro-flys
Here's a link to a question about nymph fishing I answered - you should get some more ideas and info (and save my fingers from typing)
