Fly fishing
Mar 14, 2020 17:42:54 #
I'm looking into maybe starting fly fishing what's a good beginners fly rod and reel Preferably under 50 dollars.
Mar 14, 2020 17:49:18 #
The CDB is Awsome wrote:
I'm looking into maybe starting fly fishing what's a good beginners fly rod and reel Preferably under 50 dollars.
Sounds like a willow stick to me then.
Mar 14, 2020 17:57:57 #
The CDB is Awsome wrote:
I'm looking into maybe starting fly fishing what's a good beginners fly rod and reel Preferably under 50 dollars.
Good luck with that CDB. You’re only going to find crap at that price point. My advice is look for better used equipment from seasoned Fly fishermen. 4/5 wt 8’6” for trout.
Good luck
Mar 14, 2020 18:24:30 #
CDB the thing to do when you're starting out is to get a decent rod and as good a fly line as you can afford. All the reel does is hold the line, you don't need it for the drag. So I'd say you're lookin at right around 200 bucks to get started. Look at cabella's, they sell decent outfits for about $150. That'll get you started.
Mar 14, 2020 18:57:05 #
Spiritof27 wrote:
CDB the thing to do when you're starting out is to get a decent rod and as good a fly line as you can afford. All the reel does is hold the line, you don't need it for the drag. So I'd say you're lookin at right around 200 bucks to get started. Look at cabella's, they sell decent outfits for about $150. That'll get you started.
So, I shouldn't start fly fishing
Mar 14, 2020 19:09:51 #
Nobody said that. I'm just sayin that you're gonna go out and buy new stuff and you're planning on spending less than fifty dollars, you're going to be very disappointed and you're gonna be thinking that this here fly fishing ain't all that it's cracked up to be. See you're used to casting lures. When you fly fish you don't cast lures, you cast the line, and what's on the end of that line is pretty much unimportant to you as the caster. So your rod and your line have to be able to do that, and in general the better your rod and line (read more expensive), the better they are at performing that task. Somebody suggested looking for used equipment. Excellent idea. But do yourself a favor and check in with the folks here on the stage before you invest in anything.
Mar 14, 2020 19:21:32 #
Spiritof27 wrote:
Nobody said that. I'm just sayin that you're gonn... (show quote)
Yeah, But I'm saying I can't just go and spend 150 dollars, at least not now.
Mar 14, 2020 19:34:49 #
I get that. I would not advise taking up fly fishing until you are in better economic circumstances. I believe Walmart may have like a South Bend fly fishing setup for around that fifty dollar price range, but I don't know anything about it to give you any opinion. Maybe somebody else on here? I know fly fishers can be a real snooty bunch and if you're not talking about buying a 800 dollar sage rod they don't want to bring their nose down to your eye level so you two can converse. In fact I just did a little search at Walmart online and they offer several different rod and reel combos in your price range, so maybe I don't know what I'm talking about. Hopefully someone with more knowledge than I will chime in and give you some advice.
Mar 14, 2020 19:47:31 #
Spiritof27 wrote:
I get that. I would not advise taking up fly fish... (show quote)
I really don't care about what some haughty taughtys think, If they want to see who's superior, I ain't never lost a fight yet.
Mar 14, 2020 19:57:41 #
The CDB is Awsome wrote:
Yeah, But I'm saying I can't just go and spend 150 dollars, at least not now.
If you can not find a used Fly outfit in your price range, save up until you can get a decent beginner combo from Orvis, Cabelas, LL Bean or Reddington ($99 - $199) or else you’ll be frustrated with the sport.
Spirit is spot on with spending on the rod & line.
You’ll find some good deals at year-end or with model year close outs.
Good luck
Mar 14, 2020 21:40:52 #
Charlie H
Loc: Greer, Arizona
When I started back around ‘62 I bought a fiberglass Cortland Combo (Rod, Reel and Level Line) for maybe $20. Paid for by delivering newspapers every morning on a bicycle before dawn.
I practiced casting in a swimming pool with my Dad’s old used lines until I got the hang of it. Never used a tapered leader for 15 years, just straight 6, 4 or 2 lb (when it became available)
mono.
I tied hideous flies with my Dad’s vise and feathers but gradually improved to a pretty remarkable state.
I cannot tell you how many thousands of Bluegill, Bass, Crappie and Trout I have caught with that POS investment. But I did find that my heart was definitely in the game, and now I fish with a $950 3wt Sage and Orvis reel (I agree, the reel just holds line IMESHO) for trout and perch only because I can.
My greatest fly fishing memories are from those early days in Arizona when I didn’t have a loose dollar but consistently loaded the cooler with hand tied flies and $.08 bargain poppers.
I practiced casting in a swimming pool with my Dad’s old used lines until I got the hang of it. Never used a tapered leader for 15 years, just straight 6, 4 or 2 lb (when it became available)
mono.
I tied hideous flies with my Dad’s vise and feathers but gradually improved to a pretty remarkable state.
I cannot tell you how many thousands of Bluegill, Bass, Crappie and Trout I have caught with that POS investment. But I did find that my heart was definitely in the game, and now I fish with a $950 3wt Sage and Orvis reel (I agree, the reel just holds line IMESHO) for trout and perch only because I can.
My greatest fly fishing memories are from those early days in Arizona when I didn’t have a loose dollar but consistently loaded the cooler with hand tied flies and $.08 bargain poppers.
Mar 15, 2020 07:25:24 #
HOWDY50
Loc: Carrollton GA
Fenwick eagle #5 -- good start rod (i got one years ago) Cabela,s use to carry them. Get cheap reel (it just hols the line).A weight forward line. I recently saw one on craigslist for$50 (fly rod & reel with line)---then watch some instructional videos & practice
Mar 15, 2020 08:11:53 #
Check out Craig's list. There could be some decent used ones on there. It's a great sport, a little tough to figure everything out, but fun.
Mar 15, 2020 14:46:44 #
REDNECK
Loc: Sanford Florida
I fly fish a lot for bass and just bought a new rod from Amazon. Fenwick 9' 8wt. ( broke the tip on mine stuffing it in the rod box) Not a bad price and quick delivery.
Mar 15, 2020 14:47:19 #
Amazon has a martin kit for $25 and a topfort kit for $80. Both are Chinese and not the quality recommended by enthusiasts. But all that said, it’s something you can get out and try it out just don’t get discouraged. Or keep a lookout at garage sales etc. I’m about having fun with whatever you can afford. Good luck. 👍
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