David berg Loc: Oroville Ca

Hi..1st time posting. I'm just starting to fly fish.(setting up pole today) was wondering if someone could tell me the best line to use? Any special tips?
I'd appreciate the help. Have a great weekend!

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

A lot depends on target species and where you fish

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Hi David and welcome to the Stage. I live just down the road from you in Lincoln. I don't fly fish much since I've gotten old and feeble but I used to and I still know a little. What I can tell you is that the last thing you want to skimp on is your line. All the reel does unless you're catching really big fish is hold the line, so you don't need an expensive reel. I would either buy Rio or Orvis. They're mostly under 100 bucks and they both have excellent products that you'll be happy with. And will make a world of difference in the castability of your set up. Post some photos and let us know how you do?

jepolt Loc: North East Ohio

Wellcome David! I have been fly fishing longer than I care to admit. 😁. I could rattle off all kinds of suggestions for you anD give you a vary long list of specifications and weights and on and on. However, my suggestion to you as a former guide and instructor is to find a local fly shop, take in your rod and reel and have a local guy SHOW you what line, backing and weight size to chose for your new equipment. Buy it from him and Let him wind the backing and line on your reel. Watch how he ties the different lines to each other and ask him to show you how to tie those knots. Also buy some tippet line from him. Tell him where your going to fish and what species. He will recommend tippet size and if you ask he will tie your tippet to your tapered leader, ask him to show you the knots he uses and why he recommends that size tippet. Your going to have to buy these things anyway why not spend a bit more and learn about them at the same time. Maybe even pick up a few of their flies while your there. It’s great to support small local shops and most of them are happy to spend time with an new fly fisher. Just my humble advice David. Good luck to you and enjoy the beautiful sport of fly fishing. 👍👍👍😀

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

I second every single word! If you can't find a local fly shop (it shouldn't be that hard) where they're willing to spend some time with you, there is an Orvis store in Roseville at The Fountains shopping center. The folks at Orvis are always willing to help customers be successful fly fishers. That's how they make their money, and they know it. In case you're wondering, since I've mentioned them twice now, I am not affiliated with Orvis in any way. I just know that they make quality products and that they care a lot about their customers. They've been in the business for a long time, and it shows. They also offer free classes which I hear are pretty good also. Something to look into?

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Nothing I can add to Jepolt

easeltine

David, I do not fly fish. I looked up an article on the 15 Best Fly Fishing places in California. The closest one on the list to Oroville is the Yuba River.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

The Yuba is an excellent fishery for steelhead trout and salmon. The stretch from Englebright dam to the Feather. Stripers in there too. Above Bullard's bar if you want to catch trout.