Originally Posted by
Fred in Ky
I have been fishing for trout since I was a young kid. I usually "float/drift" fish for them with either live bait or casting lures. I bought a starter "combo" for fly fishing and have been watching videos, reading and surfing the net. I still feel a "lost". I do not know anyone else that fly fishes so I can't just call someone and go fishing. I am learning as I go.
My questions are:
1. What do I need for flies(type, sizes, etc)? I will be fishing for trout in the Cumberland River, and ponds for panfish and bass that average around 12-13".
2. Does anyone have any flies to sell, trade, loan :D? I do not want to go hog wild with 100's of flies but I just want a good everyday basic set.
3. What other "have to have" equiptment do I need? Right now I have a 5/6wt Rod, Backing, Fly line, Tapered leader, and 5 flies that came with the outfit. Other than enthusiasm that is all I have for fly fishing!
Thanks Fred
Hi Fred!
My advice is to keep it as simple as you can at first. For panfish, all you need is a few poppers and a few subsurface flies: Wooly Buggers, gold bead Hare's Ears, etc. Panfish often are too particular.
Enthusiasm is a great ingredient and will serve you well.
Read as much as you can, ask question and you'll do OK. I find that I catch so many fish in fresh water on fly rod that there's no reason to use anything else.
Feel free to PM me with any specific questions.
Good luck!
Steve
Southern Drawl Kayak Fishing
Native Watercraft-endorsed guide
gibbysfishingblog.blogspot.com