Gettin in to salt water fly fishing, any tips and advice on reels,rods, an baits

[Khristopher84]

Starting to fly fish, any tips and advices would be appreciated. Also anything on top baits to use

[Montauk17]

Fly fishing can be pretty expensive to start out. For a cheap good rod check out allen fly fishing,they have lifetime warranty. For trout and reds I would go with a 8 weight. http://www.allenflyfishing.com/compass-rod-series/ For a reel a good "cheap" one is the orvis. http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=3R44 For flys it's hard to beat the classic clouser pattern. PM medheavy6'6" on here he is a orvis endorsed guide and ties flies,he will hook you up.

[Khristopher84]

Thanks for the help

[Bdub]

Im getting into it also, made some trips but haven't dedicated one to catching yet just bring the fly rod along sometimes. Was actually gonna start a thread to see if anyone here fly fishes and wants to get together sometime.

[PaulMyers]

I'm game

[Sightwindow]

Fly fishing trout is a tough go of it unless you get everyone onboard doing it with the same fervor. It can be very disheartening to put the rod down on a good artificial bite and then not have that immediate success with the fly while you find the bait and/or rhythm. If you've got a partner then dodging backcast and still ripping them is a test to dedication.

That said, when you get on a good school in range you can absolutely blister the fish. Imagine missing a fish and immediately pulling the bait up, maybe one false cast and back into the school, where another strike is waiting. Talk about good times!

[Bdub]

I had some blow ups the other day on some ladyfish that were chasing shrimp...Finally got my casting decent so Im just trying to catch a fish for now. If anyone wants to get together pm me, Im good with a pushpole and wouldn't mind watching and learning either.
Sorry if im thread jacking Khris, check the for sale area got a buddy selling his fly rod setup

[Spunt Drag]

Just stay off my lake!!!

[fullrutt]

Originally Posted by Bdub

Im getting into it also, made some trips but haven't dedicated one to catching yet just bring the fly rod along sometimes. Was actually gonna start a thread to see if anyone here fly fishes and wants to get together sometime.

I'm game I have the boat for sure


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[Bdub]

Im ready to catch something, just got a new 8wt setup after learning to cast with the good ol 30$ walmart whip lol

[Dink]

Look up Lucus Bisset. Hes good people, fly fishes outta Hopedale. He guides and can give you a lot of tips. I think his name on here is Hopedale Hustler

[PaulMyers]

Originally Posted by Dink

Look up Lucus Bisset. Hes good people, fly fishes outta Hopedale. He guides and can give you a lot of tips. I think his name on here is MediumHeavyAction6'6"

Fixed it for ya!

[Dink]

Yeah, that's what I meant