Help on a fly outfit

[Bobbike]

ok I've read all the mags, listen to the sales reps at the shows.
So I need an 8, 9 or 10 weight rod and reel. Floating line and sinking line, ohyes the super fast sinking line too.

Really I just want to get into fly fishing at a moderate price and and not go broke doing it.
Any help Please Brands and models

Thanks All
Bob B.

If your feet aint wet U ain't fishing

[JohnR]

Bob - see Rich at the Fly Rod & Reel - he gives reel good prices on fly stuff and he doesn't sell you a 7000 dollar outfit if you don't want it.... http://www.flyrodreeloutfitters.com/

Make sure you tell him you are a member here 'cause he'll save you a few bucks.... Also check the classifieds, he had some specials a month or two ago...

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[MikeF]

Hi Bob
Welcome to the world of SW FFing. The 1st thing I would do is discount 99% of the BS you will hear regarding tackle. I'm not quite sure how todays state of the art, choice of experts will become tomorrows entry level rod. I guess its called - marketing! It seems like the more expensive the rod is, the harder it is to cast and the easier it breaks. Its a good idea to get a rod with a lifetime unconditional guarantee.

I think that Redington makes such a rod for around $100. The model is the RedStart I believe. I would recommend you get either a 9 or 10 weight rod.

As for a reel, I would recommend the Scientific Angler System II 10/11 or the Teton Tioga #10. I have both reels and they are extremely reliable. They cost between $120 - 180, depending on where you buy them. Mike at M&D Tackle had good deals on them.

I would recommend you get an intermediate line. This will work in most instances. If you are fishing from shore you will find that a fast sinker may too fast sinking to be useful. You will also need 30# Dacron for backing.

You can use 20# Big Game for leader material. I generally use a 5 or 6' peice of it. You can make tapered leaders. I used to but don't bother any more.

Add a few Clousers and a few Deceivers and you are ready to do battle.

[mikecc]

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[East Tide]

Howdy, You sure you want to go through with this? I bought a nice set-up two years ago, got the "hang" (not "good") of it, caught a schoolie at Scortons in May and then put it away for the rest of the season. Anyways, as far as an all around do everything outfit this is what I found through research and help of my friend who is an Orvis endorsed guide (also helped me on the price). Orvis makes some nice setups called the Blue Labels which will run you about 500 for the whole shebango. They have an unconditional lifetime warranty that is worth the price alone when dealing with skinny fly rods. It was recommended that a 9 wt, fast action, 2 pc rod was a little easier to get the hang of and addequate for beach or estuary fishing. I was also advised that a good all round line was an intermediate sinking line and a package of lead sinking tips. You want a reel with a disc drag. I believe (through trial and error with teasers) that various colors of clousers and leftys will work in most situations. I am not a flyfisher, just familiar with your question from personal expeirience. If you have the cash to buy something like this and not be pissed if you don't use it that much than cool. Otherwise I would strongly ask yourself the question "Will I sacrifice valueable fishing time fishing with a fairy stick ( ) when the big fish are around?" I'm joking, I just was always too worried that I was missing something (usually by about 50 yards and 30feet in depth) when I grabed my flyrod. Good luck, also check out flyfishsaltwaters.com those guys (MIke F included) are real deal flyfishermen and KNOW it....Good luck.

Dave