Thread: Interested in fly fishing

Be sure to keep some of those wings, tail and flank feathers to tie flies with. If you don't tie I would be interested in doing some trading with you for some.

Bobo

Semo, I am a flyfishing guide ( Pa ) and do educational programming so I will give you some advice. Many folks have alot of different ideas. And to be quite honest if it works for you you are probably doing it right or close enough. It is easier to cast a small fly then a heavy fly. Flyfishing, the line cast and fly goes along for the ride. Unlike spin fishing were the lure pulls the line through the guides. A longer rod is better for long casts. You can get more line speed and will cast further with a longer rod. Rod weight is by fish size, tippet,type of fly. Example: I fish a ( ft. 7 weight rod with a 2x tippet with poppers for bass. I like a 5 or 6 weight rod for crappie and trout. Also rod action is important. I suggest a medium action. I guess I am suggesting a chevy or ford not a corvet or big 4 weeldrive. (middle of the road) Also be ware of some of the combos for $100.00. The reason these are priced right is they can use what is left or second quality materials. If it is cheaper cork then I feel it is OK. But if it is chrome guides chipping you have a problem. I have seen many beginners get the combo and come in needing a new line because the old one was bad. spending $50.00 plus on a new line and a few trips out it is shreaded also due to chipped guides. You will have $140.00 plus in a worthless outfit that you need to replace. I am not suggesting go with a $500.00 outfit but just be ware.

Thanks a lot addicted!

Great advice Addicted.


Bobo