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Post by Sandbur on Feb 2, 2018 7:22:27 GMT -6
Any experts out there? I did this in my early teens and would like to try a bit. All of this new technology is Greek to me. What do I need for a rod and for line? Mono tippet and some flies?
Not too expensive either.
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Post by Reagan on Feb 2, 2018 8:14:27 GMT -6
My parents gave me a 5wt rod for when dad and I would trout fish in Colorado. I took it to cabelas and had them hook me up with line and leaders that were appropriate for the rod. I didn’t know what I was doing but my local store has a guy very into fly fishing.
I’ve used the same set up for catching bluegill and the occasional bass on dad’s pond.
No need for anything fancy but the hardcore fly fisherman will tell you that you need a different for every situation.
I bought some flies that look like grasshopper, Beatles and cicada for pan fishing. I’ve caught trout on the hoppers and copper johns tied below the hopper.
It’s like bow hunting for fish.
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Post by wiscwhip on Feb 2, 2018 10:16:41 GMT -6
First off, what's "not too expensive"? How much are you willing to spend?
Basic setup I would recommend:
8'-0" to 8'-6" rod length, unless your fishing small creeks. The length will help with casting farther into the middle of ponds and lakes.
3 or 4 weight rod, more than enough for all panfish and stream trout fishing and they are really fun when you happen to get a 3 lb largemouth on the end of the line!
# 3 or #4 weight(depends on which rod weight you buy), floating, weight forward fly line. The weight forward line will help you cast better and farther. Scientific Anglers Air Cell #4 WF Floating Fly Line is a good quality, relatively cheap all purpose "starter line", no need to go more expensive than that.
I can answer more questions later if you have them, but got to get some "work" stuff done for a bit.
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Post by wiscwhip on Feb 2, 2018 11:36:35 GMT -6
Take a day off and head over here............ greatwatersflyexpo.com/exposchedule/March 16th, 17th, and 18th. Try out a bunch of setups and buy one right there, maybe even improve your casting with a few pointers from the experts. You won't be doing any fly fishing before then anyway, so it would be a good place to get your new rig. |
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Post by Sandbur on Feb 2, 2018 13:14:34 GMT -6
I figured no more than $100 for the whole set up. I wish I had my Dad's rod from the early 50's. No weight forward line on that one.
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Post by wildfire123 on Feb 2, 2018 18:40:05 GMT -6
I have always had the most fun using poppers for sunnies. Watch out for the watch fobs, they come back quickly!
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Post by Sandbur on Feb 2, 2018 18:43:21 GMT -6
I have always had the most fun using poppers for sunnies. Watch out for the watch fobs, they come back quickly! That is what I used fifty years ago. |
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Post by Sandbur on Feb 2, 2018 19:57:33 GMT -6
I figured no more than $100 for the whole set up. I wish I had my Dad's rod from the early 50's. No weight forward line on that one. It looks like I need to dig a bit deeper into my pockets. Is Orvis Clearwater a reasonable first choice or can I get by with less? |
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Post by wiscwhip on Feb 2, 2018 20:33:07 GMT -6
Well it would have been my first recommendation but I thought it would be a bit more than you would want to spend. Buy it and don't look back. It will be the last flyrod you ever "need" to buy. Wants are a whole other subject! You will be able to hand it down to your kids and maybe even a grandchild. Yes, with a bit of proper care, they are that good and will last a lifetime. For poppers, I would recommend the one below and no worries, it will throw small dry flies, small weighted nymphs and streamers, just as well as the large Muddler minnows and even bass sized poppers. Link takes you to a shirt?  WTF? Anyway, the Clearwater 8'-6" or the 9' in a 5 weight. The combo with the reel and line for $301 is a good deal. By the way, I just had an offer pop up after I was on the website a few minutes that was $10 off for signing up for their emails. |
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Post by Sandbur on Feb 2, 2018 22:43:43 GMT -6
Well it would have been my first recommendation but I thought it would be a bit more than you would want to spend. Buy it and don't look back. It will be the last flyrod you ever "need" to buy. Wants are a whole other subject! You will be able to hand it down to your kids and maybe even a grandchild. Yes, with a bit of proper care, they are that good and will last a lifetime. For poppers, I would recommend the one below and no worries, it will throw small dry flies, small weighted nymphs and streamers, just as well as the large Muddler minnows and even bass sized poppers. Link takes you to a shirt? WTF? Anyway, the Clearwater 8'-6" or the 9' in a 5 weight. The combo with the reel and line for $301 is a good deal. By the way, I just had an offer pop up after I was on the website a few minutes that was $10 off for signing up for their emails. I was reading about leaders and tippets. It seems like all we used to do was tie some mono on my Dads fly line and attach a popper. I can’t remember the knot for that. |
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Post by Foggy on Feb 2, 2018 23:05:28 GMT -6
^. I still have my fly rod and an assortment of poppers. Really nailed the big sunnies on Pequot lake (near Hackensack) back in time. Lots of fun. I have used tapered fly line.....but not so sure a good fluorocarbon line would not work pretty slick for a leader too. This was some of the most fun fishing I ever had. We had a big live well tied to the dock.....and caught so many fish.....we had to release many as we got tired of cleaning 'em.
I'd think you could find a nice fly rod at a garage sale or on Craigs List or a 2nd hand shop for but a few dollars. Not many folks fish like this anymore.....but it sure is fun.
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Post by Sandbur on Feb 3, 2018 5:51:20 GMT -6
^. I still have my fly rod and an assortment of poppers. Really nailed the big sunnies on Pequot lake (near Hackensack) back in time. Lots of fun. I have used tapered fly line.....but not so sure a good fluorocarbon line would not work pretty slick for a leader too. This was some of the most fun fishing I ever had. We had a big live well tied to the dock.....and caught so many fish.....we had to release many as we got tired of cleaning 'em. I'd think you could find a nice fly rod at a garage sale or on Craigs List or a 2nd hand shop for but a few dollars. Not many folks fish like this anymore.....but it sure is fun. I am going to ask some friends if anyone has a fly rod they would sell. I did check Craig’s earlier this week. When you are back in the north, please watch some garage sales for me. We just might have our next Fishing trip planned. Hackensack... good Jack Pine Savage country! |
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Post by Sandbur on Feb 3, 2018 6:16:36 GMT -6
^. I still have my fly rod and an assortment of poppers. Really nailed the big sunnies on Pequot lake (near Hackensack) back in time. Lots of fun. I have used tapered fly line.....but not so sure a good fluorocarbon line would not work pretty slick for a leader too. This was some of the most fun fishing I ever had. We had a big live well tied to the dock.....and caught so many fish.....we had to release many as we got tired of cleaning 'em. I'd think you could find a nice fly rod at a garage sale or on Craigs List or a 2nd hand shop for but a few dollars. Not many folks fish like this anymore.....but it sure is fun. I had to look it up as the name did not seem right. Poquet Lake? |
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Post by wiscwhip on Feb 3, 2018 8:47:30 GMT -6
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Post by Sandbur on Feb 15, 2018 4:32:02 GMT -6
A semi retired coworker had this one. Late 60’s, Coast to Coast brand.  |
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WTF? Anyway, the Clearwater 8'-6" or the 9' in a 5 weight. The combo with the reel and line for $301 is a good deal.