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RE: fly fishing

Vlap — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:05:13 GMT

First off please ease up on that large text. you are killing me:w00t:
IN the fly fishing mags there is an advertisement for a starter set up for under $200. It comes with a tfo rod (good rod) okuma reel, backing, line and leader. It basicly comes set up ready to fish. You just tie on a fly and go fish. You can specify which weight rod. I would go with a 9 weight but an 8 or 7 are good choices as well.

Once you make your purchase find a place that offers lessons on casting. Take a lesson on proper casting techniques before even trying to cast. This will save you MUCH frustration. Believe me I speak from experience here.

Fly fishing is not easy but once you get the hang of it you will find it very rewarding.

RE: fly fishing

New guy on the flats — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:26:31 GMT

My advice is to NOT buy an expensive rod from a fly shop. Head over to Gander Mountain and pick up a "beginner rod." Fly shops are specialty retailers and most of the time their rods are high end name brands which can break the bank. You need to figure out where you will be doing most of your fishing and select a rod accordingly. I would suggest an 8wt. for a beginner and that should do you just fine for bass, reds, trout, snook, etc. Once you have used that rod and are confident you want to pursue this hobby, then you can go out and buy a better quality rod. Once you have your beginner rod take a lesson from the fly shop. That will help you get going down the right path. Good Luck and I hope this helps you.

RE: fly fishing

agot — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:24:31 GMT

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RE: fly fishing

kriscad — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:04:14 GMT

just find a local guide... thats the best way

RE: fly fishing

chenzo11 — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:56:46 GMT

Cool are they expensive because i am just starting dont want to spend a bunch yet thats why i wanted help and pointers. send me something

RE: fly fishing

2Dflatz — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:25:22 GMT

Take a trip up to the FlyFisherman in Titusville and tell them what you want and they will help you out. They'll let you try out different rods (out in the front yard of the store) and give you loads of info.

RE: fly fishing

chenzo11 — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:04:11 GMT

Anybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fly fishing

chenzo11 — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:30:30 GMT

Want to start fly fishing and have never done it. Looking for any pointers on technique, line , gear, flys and where. I would like to sight fish the surf. If any body can help please do any pointers would help. Live in Melbourne fl.

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