Fly Fishing Catagory

[Lilmoosecountry]

I'm going with the orvis shooting system. I will be able to change out the heads with out changing the line.http://www.orvis.com/store/product_c...&feature_id=17 The whole rig will be a 9/10 weight. Why'll fly line is exspensive you don't change it every season like you do with a baitcaster. I have some reels with 5 yrs old line on them. Keeping them clean is the secert of longevity.

[flbassman]

Originally Posted by Jim80

moose what would be a good rod/reel to start fyl fishing with ?

Get a nice, cheap, 4/5 weight at either bass pro, gander or walmart. Fly fishin aint as hard as it looks, and for startin out, a super nice rig doesn't make much sense....In fly fishing, the reel doesn't matter much, but the rod and line are very important....

[Mac2]

Just a thought, when you post a flyfishing oriented post, it may help to start the subject with Flyfishing, Then proceed from there. This would give the others interested in flyfishing a heads up. It's a simple thought, I admit, but may alert others who have similar experiences and expertise. I'd participate occasionally if I thought my experience could lend a hand.

[Lilmoosecountry]

Originally Posted by flbassman

Get a nice, cheap, 4/5 weight at either bass pro, gander or walmart. Fly fishin aint as hard as it looks, and for startin out, a super nice rig doesn't make much sense....In fly fishing, the reel doesn't matter much, but the rod and line are very important....

I'm NOT just start'n out. I have been doing my whole life. Simple back cast are'nt hard but some conditions need role cast. Then there is the butterfly,Shadow cast, The spey cast & on & on. I shadow cast the most. BPS just does'nt meet my needs when it comes to fly fishing. Cabelas has a bigger selection. But most comes from Orvis. But what do you exspect there the largest flyfishing dealor in the world.

[texasbasser]

Moose, I believe he was talking to Jim......

TB

[Lilmoosecountry]

Thanx, I did'nt here Jims name !!!

[Lilmoosecountry]

Here Jim is Good rig for the money.http://www.troutlet.com/Martin-Caddi...mbo-P181.aspx# Many people knock cheap rigs. But i'll tell yeah now no respectable flyfishermen knocks Martain. That's because dollar for dollar they make some pretty nice stuff at a cheap price. If bug bites this is a great platform to grow from. Many guy's use loomis & Orvis Rods with Martain reels. So hold on to the reel. Spare spools are less than 15.00.

[mariner]

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

I think we'd be better off with something like "Other Species" forum for all the talk about panfish, catfish, trout, salmon, pike, musky, saltwater fish, etc.

BB

i like that idea better

[Lilmoosecountry]

it's not another species thing. I to want share bass fishing with a fly rod. Problem is technique & equitment is completely different.

[Jim80]

thanks lilmoose i think that might be what i order and when i start using it i'll deff be picking your brain about technique and so on . when i was out on saturday the guy fishing around the corner from me landed a 8lber on a fly rod

[JB]

lilmoose, in honor of this past 4th of july holiday,
you can have this fly

[Lilmoosecountry]

Did you get a Fly Rig Jim!!! What weight & model did you get. 5/6 weight is your average starting size. This will do bluegill to bass. But if it's hawgs you want to tangle with my suggestion is a 6/7 weight. If want venture in big bass. Hell even Carp you want a staught rig. Carp on the fly is the big thing right now. Look at it as freshwater Redfish.

[Lilmoosecountry]

Originally Posted by JB

lilmoose, in honor of this past 4th of july holiday,
you can have this fly

I think i need to tye that fly. I love salmon flys. By the way Jim bass will hit Streamers.

[Jim80]

i going to cabellas this weekend to pick one up or so i hope gotta see wear the money lies first but i can't wait to start learning they stock atlantic salmon in a river not far from me and thats probally wear i'll start

[Lilmoosecountry]

http://www.troutlet.com/Martin-Caddi...mbo-P181.aspx# even after shipping it'z like under 30.00 bucks.

[MrPhotographer06]

my dad bought the fly fishin kit from walmart.. shakespere... i had it figured out and could to it pretty good.. but of course my little brother got ahold off it and the lightweight leader stuff disappeared and so did the flys that came with it..

how do you fish a fly? after you let it hit the water

[Jim80]

thanks again for the link lilmoose you'll have a barrage of questions to answer after i get the rod hehehe thanks

[Lilmoosecountry]

My first question what type of water are you fishing!!! River / Lake. What type of fly is it dryfly, steamer, nymph. The leader lossed it's tippet more likely from bad false casting. Single handed spey cast & a good roll cast should take care of that. Check this video out.http://www.hook.tv/player.php?key=21DD6CAB2D388614

[MrPhotographer06]

uhh..say what? never mind my asking..

[FlyGuy]

Lilmoosecountry,

I double you buddy! I fell in love with fly fishing four years ago and have been an avid ever since. I lived for trout until I moved here, (Alabama), for work. Only fly fished for bass three times, but it looks like great fun, especially poppers!

FG

[Lilmoosecountry]

There is no greator fight in bass fishing. Than a hawg on a fly rod!!!

[texasbasser]

Originally Posted by Lilmoosecountry

There is no greator fight in bass fishing. Than a hawg on a fly rod!!!

Amen!!

I like bass fishing, but I admit it does get kinda old on conventional tackle. For fun now I fish with 4 pound test or fly tackle.

TB

[FlyGuy]

I don't know, Moose. I really liked the fight of my first cutthroat. Special day I'll never forget..

FG

[Lilmoosecountry]

A Nice brookie on a 4 weight bamboo is my favorite of all time.

[Buzz Wing]

Moose,

I think instead of starting a whole new category, and having it go unused and add yet another page to the forum like WTL stated, we should stick it under the TT&T category. Fly-fishing is an art, per se, or technique, not just a "rod and reel".

Sub-divide it under the TT&T category. I guess I'm saying make the "Tips, Trikcs & Techniques" category "TT&T/Fly-Fishing".

Make any sense?