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Bran New to Fly Fishing.
- Thread starter Tattooo
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I would suggest a six wt graphite combo for a starter. you should be able to get one at Cabelas.com or similar outlet. The 6wt should be enough to push the average bass fly, and light enough to be fun for the panfish. You don't have to spend a lot of money on a first rod, but buy a good enough quality that it's still enjoyable- somewhere in the $100- 200 range should start you out, and there's plenty of time to go for your lungs later, as most of us have found out. Enjoy, and keep in touch!
I don't know If everybody agree with but I love to catch a 15" in my TempleFork 4weight 8', I never worry about reels for fishes smaller then 18"
maybe Orvis clearwater classic II for 30.00 ?, still can cover trout streams with that....
Its just wonderful to catch bass and guils with a 3 or 4w ...
maybe Orvis clearwater classic II for 30.00 ?, still can cover trout streams with that....
Its just wonderful to catch bass and guils with a 3 or 4w ...
Pete
Trout Hunter
I agree with Stumpy. If you're only going to have one rod for a variety of applications, a 6-weight is very versatile. I'd suggest a rod between eight and nine feet long.
Yes, match the line to the rod. Use a weight-forward floating line for most freshwater stream & pond situations.
Not to put words in his mouth, but I believe that, when Stumpy said "combo", he meant a matched combination of rod, line, and reel, that was selected by the manufacturer or store, and being sold as a package.
Yes, match the line to the rod. Use a weight-forward floating line for most freshwater stream & pond situations.
Not to put words in his mouth, but I believe that, when Stumpy said "combo", he meant a matched combination of rod, line, and reel, that was selected by the manufacturer or store, and being sold as a package.
Exactly. while many view the "combo" as the cheap junk sold at Kmart, ther are several manufacturers out there, as well as fly shops that put together some really nice, balanced systems in the price range I mentioned. One I picked up a couple of years ago (in preparation for a specific trip) even came with a 9' leader! Most of my trout fishing now is done with a 7'6" 3wt, but I wouldn't try pushing a bass bug too far with it, and my 8wts might throw the bass bugs a mile, but for panfish they'd feel like I was using a broomstick for a rod. 6wt is a decent, versatile rod, and later is a good "fallback rod" or something to loan to a freind who's trying to learn fly fishing.
Jack Lucas
Keep your eye on your Fly!
Tattooo,
Try Llbean on Rt 73, Marlton. They have combos to start you out at $75. Very good quality and all you need is tippet and a fly. Good luck!
Try Llbean on Rt 73, Marlton. They have combos to start you out at $75. Very good quality and all you need is tippet and a fly. Good luck!
you'll get there...
dominicleckie
New member
If you only plan to have a rod for a variety of applications, a 6-weight is very versatile. I suggest a bar between eight and nine feet long. Yes, with the line of the bar. Use a weight forward floating line for freshwater stream and pond situations.
BrownChickenBrownTrout
New member
I have to second some of the advice you are getting here. If you only plan on ever fishing for Bass and Panfish, I would go with at least a 6 weight. Hell, I'd even go for a 7 weight.
I know a small bluegill on a 7 would feel like a fish on a broom stick, but you'll appreciate the power in the end. I use my only rod, a 5 weight for occasionally throwing poppers, and big bass bugs. My range is relatively short and the water I can reach is limited because of it. Now I'm not dedicated, and mostly do it because I want an hour or so throwing flys. Personally I like throwing Poppers the most, so I bigger rod would definitely be of benefit. Besides, if you throw bigger bugs, you just might get bigger fish. I got the biggest blue gill of my life on a big ole woolly bugger.
I know a small bluegill on a 7 would feel like a fish on a broom stick, but you'll appreciate the power in the end. I use my only rod, a 5 weight for occasionally throwing poppers, and big bass bugs. My range is relatively short and the water I can reach is limited because of it. Now I'm not dedicated, and mostly do it because I want an hour or so throwing flys. Personally I like throwing Poppers the most, so I bigger rod would definitely be of benefit. Besides, if you throw bigger bugs, you just might get bigger fish. I got the biggest blue gill of my life on a big ole woolly bugger.
dcabarle
Administrator
I wonder if this still holds true being it's been slightly over 4 years since this thread was started.
BrownChickenBrownTrout
New member
Details Details, and I fell for it to. Good catch Dcabarle. I feel like a dope cause I am,.
You were not the first, nor will you be the last.
It happens to all of us at one time or another.
When I came on early this morning the guy had 4- 5 old posts up on the board, only reason I noticed, was one was mine.
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BrownChickenBrownTrout
New member
I think he's a bot or a prankster. All he does his spit back a previous post with a couple of thesaurus-ed words. He sounds like the European guys from Family guy.
tomk6251
Just another beautiful day on the river...
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You're sharp, DC. I was wondering how a newbie would have a July 2007 join date.
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golden beetle
Active member
Yeah, this thread is 4 years old, which means that bran is NOT new to fly fishing, at least not that new.
Corn niblets, now those are really old.
Corn niblets, now those are really old.
