Old fisherman new to this forum!
Feb 17, 2022 22:08:59 #
I grew up fishing lakes and rivers of Northern California, and fishing Santa Cruz and Monterey, fast forward I’ve lived in Carlsbad for over 33 years. I love to surf fish and would like to learn how to fly fish the surf, I grew up fly fishing fresh water for bass and trout. Looking forward to learning a different skill set in the surf.
Feb 17, 2022 22:49:04 #
Feb 17, 2022 23:09:33 #
Fish Bonzer wrote:
I grew up fishing lakes and rivers of Northern California, and fishing Santa Cruz and Monterey, fast forward I’ve lived in Carlsbad for over 33 years. I love to surf fish and would like to learn how to fly fish the surf, I grew up fly fishing fresh water for bass and trout. Looking forward to learning a different skill set in the surf.
Welcome to the Stage FB ! Nice avatar 👍Good Luck to you and someone should be along to help.
Feb 17, 2022 23:17:25 #
Feb 17, 2022 23:27:13 #
Welcome, you have come to the right place. Fishing Forum has more than 56,000 members and has a world of experience, wisdom and yes, a ration of B.S. Just Sayin....RJS
Feb 17, 2022 23:28:32 #
Fish Bonzer wrote:
I grew up fishing lakes and rivers of Northern California, and fishing Santa Cruz and Monterey, fast forward I’ve lived in Carlsbad for over 33 years. I love to surf fish and would like to learn how to fly fish the surf, I grew up fly fishing fresh water for bass and trout. Looking forward to learning a different skill set in the surf.
One of my best buddies lives right where you do. He is a Musician there. The Avatar looks good. Looks a little like Magnum PI as Batman.
Larry M is not real far from you down there.
Feb 18, 2022 08:03:48 #
Fish Bonzer wrote:
I grew up fishing lakes and rivers of Northern California, and fishing Santa Cruz and Monterey, fast forward I’ve lived in Carlsbad for over 33 years. I love to surf fish and would like to learn how to fly fish the surf, I grew up fly fishing fresh water for bass and trout. Looking forward to learning a different skill set in the surf.
Welcome to the Forum, FB. I don't know if it is a different skillset, maybe just a little heavier club. I use an 8#, just in case I would get a bull red. but a 6# or 7# would work just fine, and you may have one of those for the bass. It might be a little old though. Have at it, kid. Good luck & tight lines.
Feb 18, 2022 09:24:05 #
Fish Bonzer wrote:
I grew up fishing lakes and rivers of Northern California, and fishing Santa Cruz and Monterey, fast forward I’ve lived in Carlsbad for over 33 years. I love to surf fish and would like to learn how to fly fish the surf, I grew up fly fishing fresh water for bass and trout. Looking forward to learning a different skill set in the surf.
Welcome from the east coast
Feb 18, 2022 13:57:52 #
Fish Bonzer wrote:
I grew up fishing lakes and rivers of Northern California, and fishing Santa Cruz and Monterey, fast forward I’ve lived in Carlsbad for over 33 years. I love to surf fish and would like to learn how to fly fish the surf, I grew up fly fishing fresh water for bass and trout. Looking forward to learning a different skill set in the surf.
Welcome to the Stage
I haven’t tried Flyfishing the surf yet but I agree with Fly 🪰 that you might need a heavier rod & reel I have a clear water by Orvice it’s a 8 wt single hand and a Spey 8 wt by Echo Tr they would work and have sealed bearings. ( salt ) you never know what’s in the surf Could be a perch. Or
A shark 🦈
Feb 18, 2022 15:03:52 #
You're right about not knowing. I suspect you should anticipate loosing more if you hook something big on a fly rod. Just Sayin...RJS
Feb 18, 2022 16:37:46 #
Robert J Samples wrote:
You're right about not knowing. I suspect you should anticipate loosing more if you hook something big on a fly rod. Just Sayin...RJS
You got RJ. You never know
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