07-30-2012, 10:58 PM
Howdy,
You are gonna love fly fishing. When I started, I was like a bull in a china shop. I was trying to muscle the flys out and that don't work. Learn to cast from someone that knows how and willing to teach. I took a flyfishing class at Granger High School through the adult education program. It consisted of Casting , knots, flies, and presentation. It was one night a week for six weeks. Lots of time for practice in between classes. Best 50 bucks I ever spent. I think fly shops offer this service also.
Equipment can be overwhelming. It really is geared toward your needs. There are 1000's of flies out there. Start with a few and learn to use them is my recommendation. I started with 5 dries and 5 nymphs. The dries were Adams, Yellow Sallies, Renegade( my go to still) Royal Wulff, and the Blue Winged Olive. Had a few sizes of each from 18 up to 14. Had descent success with these. The nymphs were Bead head hares ear, bead head pheasant tail, prince nymph, copper johns,and WD-40's. Again assorted colors and sizes.
Take your time and learn correctly. Don't get discouraged, and practice practice practice. The reel is just a place to hold the line. DO NOT SKIMP on the fly line. To me that is very important. My one and only recommendation is Scientific Anglers Sharkskin GPX taper. The weight will have to match your rod. This line costs right at 100 bucks, but it is well worth it in my opinion. I have had one of mine for 3 years and it still has no memory, and casts great. Hope this helps.[
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You are gonna love fly fishing. When I started, I was like a bull in a china shop. I was trying to muscle the flys out and that don't work. Learn to cast from someone that knows how and willing to teach. I took a flyfishing class at Granger High School through the adult education program. It consisted of Casting , knots, flies, and presentation. It was one night a week for six weeks. Lots of time for practice in between classes. Best 50 bucks I ever spent. I think fly shops offer this service also.
Equipment can be overwhelming. It really is geared toward your needs. There are 1000's of flies out there. Start with a few and learn to use them is my recommendation. I started with 5 dries and 5 nymphs. The dries were Adams, Yellow Sallies, Renegade( my go to still) Royal Wulff, and the Blue Winged Olive. Had a few sizes of each from 18 up to 14. Had descent success with these. The nymphs were Bead head hares ear, bead head pheasant tail, prince nymph, copper johns,and WD-40's. Again assorted colors and sizes.
Take your time and learn correctly. Don't get discouraged, and practice practice practice. The reel is just a place to hold the line. DO NOT SKIMP on the fly line. To me that is very important. My one and only recommendation is Scientific Anglers Sharkskin GPX taper. The weight will have to match your rod. This line costs right at 100 bucks, but it is well worth it in my opinion. I have had one of mine for 3 years and it still has no memory, and casts great. Hope this helps.[
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