fly fisherman.....

[wtretrievers]

Originally Posted by eman

That's exactly what you have to do, Pick a good day and bring only the fly rod and a selection of flys. If you have an area that you can sight fish the reds ,that's where you want to be w/ your fly rod.

Got tired of catching reds on rod n reel when I was in Venice, would go to Yellow Cotton bay & the wheel & sight fish reds w/ the fly rod. I caught 3 one evening from 26"-28". A FREAKING BLAST! All you can do with a big red on a fly rod is hang on & wish it well!!!!

[jchief]

Chas, I just sold all my stuff a few months ago because of my neck issues. I had a Temple Fork Outfitters rod, 9 weight. I believe they are around $200 for the rod and it is a great rod for the price.

Call me if you want some more info. Also check on redchaser.com this is Ron Begnauds site. He is in Lake Charles and the guy's post stuff for sale there time to time and Ron may know of something

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by jchief

Chas, I just sold all my stuff a few months ago because of my neck issues. I had a Temple Fork Outfitters rod, 9 weight. I believe they are around $200 for the rod and it is a great rod for the price.

Call me if you want some more info. Also check on redchaser.com this is Ron Begnauds site. He is in Lake Charles and the guy's post stuff for sale there time to time and Ron may know of something

This web site has some good information and tips.

But since Ron's wife had the baby ~ 2 years ago....there has been very little traffic......and I believe the forum is turned off.

I have 2 fly rods.....but have given very little effort to catching Reds of specks. I don't know what the rod "weight" is but I think one would hold up to catching a nice Red. The other rod is almost antique.....made of bamoboo and is ~ 50 years old. It is great rod for bream fishing.

I need help to learn what "flys" to get/buy and would love to start using my fly rod again.

[wtretrievers]

It's cool to watch a red suck a fly in. Most the time they don't crush it like they would a spoon or spinnerbait. They'll just ease up to it & suck it like a big ol goldfish. You can set the hook & sometimes they'll just sit there & shake their head opening their mouth & flaring their gills trying to get rid of it. When they figure out that they can't, HANG ON! Cause you're in for a ride!