Fly fishing...

[handicappers]

I carry a jug of whirling disease to every fishing hole west of the Mississippi.

 

[ill]

bought my waders and boots...now just need to decide where to go do some fishing

Sonic-Pro Wader - Men's

 

[LogicMan]

bought my waders and boots...now just need to decide where to go do some fishing

Sonic-Pro Wader - Men's

ill whats your take on these. Simms is pushing some deals this month.

 

[Godstree]

So to say I know nothing of fly fishing would be dishonest. I know you cast way different.

After that, nothing.

So here is the deal. I just moved into a new house and the lady who we bought it from, her husband passed a few years ago and he had an old fly fishing set up. I found some other stuff to and is was up in rafters down in basement.

So I am asking if any one knows anything about my "new" really old shit.

 

[NEhomer]

The rod appears to be fiberglass....the very worse material for a rod and the reel is an automatic, meaning that it auto reels. Pretty unnecessary.

It'll get you started but you need some gear.

 

[Godstree]

The rod appears to be fiberglass....the very worse material for a rod and the reel is an automatic, meaning that it auto reels. Pretty unnecessary.

It'll get you started but you need some gear.

Shit, I just saw this post. Thanks for responding.

So it would make for a good starter pack? Just would want to upgrade if this becomes a hobby?

Do they have reels that are more traditional than the auto one? I went fly fishing in colorado back in late 80s but don't remember a thing as we really went there to drink and smoke weed.

 

[NEhomer]

Shit, I just saw this post. Thanks for responding.

So it would make for a good starter pack? Just would want to upgrade if this becomes a hobby?

Do they have reels that are more traditional than the auto one? I went fly fishing in colorado back in late 80s but don't remember a thing as we really went there to drink and smoke weed.

A good starter pack? No, not really but sure, it'll toss some flies on the water for you. I just find Fiberglass to be heavy and chunky to cast. The automatic reel is similarly heavy and cumbersome. If you want to spend no money, then try it out.

For a very reasonable price there's a Cortland starter kit that has everything you need in a balanced outfit for $90.00. It will be lighter and be much nicer to wield.

Fairplay Outfit - 5/6wt / 8ft

Featuring a 4-piece composite blank which is perfectly matched with our preloaded matrix composite reel. These outfits are perfect for the beginner fly fisher or as that extra combo you might pack for a spare. The right combo for any fishery. The 5/6wt model is ideal for smaller species...

www.cortlandline.com

I fish Sage rods. If you have the coin, a starter pack from Sage will really set you up nicely....and will set you back $600.00

https://www.reelflyrod.com/sage-foundation-fly-fishing-outfit-package-on-sale.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwt4X8BRCPARIsABmcnOrbqFABQMt0s3mMT8bGBLHLh0cQHMw2cHK_8i-H6H3WYyMyhQd8lZgaAvIMEALw_wcB

Again though, the actual catching fish part has more to do with knowledge and the right fly than anything else.

 

[Godstree]

A good starter pack? No, not really but sure, it'll toss some flies on the water for you. I just find Fiberglass to be heavy and chunky to cast. The automatic reel is similarly heavy and cumbersome. If you want to spend no money, then try it out.

For a very reasonable price there's a Cortland starter kit that has everything you need in a balanced outfit for $90.00. It will be lighter and be much nicer to wield.

Fairplay Outfit - 5/6wt / 8ft

Featuring a 4-piece composite blank which is perfectly matched with our preloaded matrix composite reel. These outfits are perfect for the beginner fly fisher or as that extra combo you might pack for a spare. The right combo for any fishery. The 5/6wt model is ideal for smaller species...

www.cortlandline.com

I fish Sage rods. If you have the coin, a starter pack from Sage will really set you up nicely....and will set you back $600.00

https://www.reelflyrod.com/sage-foundation-fly-fishing-outfit-package-on-sale.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwt4X8BRCPARIsABmcnOrbqFABQMt0s3mMT8bGBLHLh0cQHMw2cHK_8i-H6H3WYyMyhQd8lZgaAvIMEALw_wcB

Again though, the actual catching fish part has more to do with knowledge and the right fly than anything else.

90 dollar option sounds good lol.

Thanks for the info. I like fishing but like my crank bait. If the system i found ia crap then u can take a pass on trying it our.

 

[ill]

going fly fishing up by Pittsburgh next weekend and I am really fucking excited. I haven't been out much this year so a full weekend of fishing will make it all worth it.

any suggestions @NEhomer? Gear? Flies? Should I get a guided trip?