Fishin4bass Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 I dont know if this has to do with bass fishing at all but Im thinking about learing to fly fish this summer and was wondering what I need to start out with and how much it would cost. Whats a good starter rod and reel? and whats all the accessories, ect I will need? Quote
Super User flechero Posted January 17, 2007 Super User Posted January 17, 2007 My fingers aren't working well this morning so I can't type out a good response for you.... search: "fly" any user, rods section, subject only, year, show one per thread several excellent threads came up that answer your questions. (and some of those threads also have links in them. Quote
flyphisher # Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 Get the reference book, "flyfishing for dummies." Seriously a good book for a newbie. I used it alot when i was learning the basics. You need a 5 or 6 weight flyrod, 8.5 to 9 ft rod. Weightforward 6 wt. flyline. Some mono leaders. and a small assortment of warmwater flies. - or a handfull of chartuese poppers. Quote
Bream Master Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 I too am fairly new to fly fishing and let me tell you, it's a lot of fun. For general fresh water fishing, a 5 wt. rod will do. I've been advised to stay away from rods at wal-mart so I guess if you get a rod at a decent sporting good store, you'll be fine. Mine happens to be an 8', two peice White River rod. I have a cheap Hoobs Creek reel but for my fishing, it serves me fine. Get weight forward (WF) line (make sure the fly line is the same weight as the rod weight) and for most purposes, floating line will do. You will also need to get leader material. A decent leader will run about 3.99. Also, buy a small spool of tippet material. I use tippet in 4x. You'll need to learn the nail knot and the blood knot for attaching lines. Cheers! Quote
Fishin4bass Posted January 17, 2007 Author Posted January 17, 2007 well how much will all of this cost and where can I buy them at? Quote
Tucson Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 If you are strictly after bass you might consider a heavier rig, I suggest a 9' 8 weight rod with an 8 weight bass-bug taper floating line, 8 or 10 lb tapered leader and some tippet material. Typically you'll use a medium-fast rod. You don't have to spend a fortune for a rod either, check out the Okuma Magnitude. I just ordered one from Troutlet for about $65 to replace my 30+ year old fiberglass. Surface poppers on a fly rod is a great way to fish IMO, particularly when the bass are in the shallows. There's something primal about catching a bass on a flyrod. One good bass and you'll be hooked. Good luck. Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 My suggestion would be to buy a combo from either Cabelas or Bass Pro. They put the backing and fly line on for you and match the reel up with the rod. I would suggest a 8'6" - 6 weight system. This would be good for bluegill (which are fun to catch on a fly rod), bass, and even trout (though, it may be a little heavy for trout). I even seen guys use a 6 weight for steelhead. In my opinion, that would be the way to go (and is the way I started out). Quote
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