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Aug 24, 2021 00:10:58   #
fishyaker wrote:
Glad to hear that you are going to give fly fishing a try! Great advice thus far has been given, and once you start catching fish via the fly rod you will receive a thrill that is hard to describe! You can get very creative with the overall process....and take it in whatever direction you see fit. Little fish or large fish hardly matters...and as you hone your skills it will become one more exciting way to expand on your passions for fishing and spending time outdoors.

A couple of photos to inspire while you prepare!

Best regards!
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Thank you very much. I am excited to get started. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Aug 24, 2021 00:08:59   #
bric wrote:
This should get you started. Fix has great advice. All patterns have different sizes, color, endless variations. Every fly shop will have their own hot patterns/variation for the local lake or stream. Worth it to stop in and chat buy a couple flys and get some intel. Enjoy the adventure!


That is perfect and great help. Thank you so much.
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Aug 24, 2021 00:07:00   #
Marthasloft wrote:
Many areas have local flyfishing clubs. I was a member of one for a few years. They have a group meetings and Well priced outings for fly fishing in group. Good luck! You’re going to love this.


Great idea! Thank you.
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Aug 24, 2021 00:06:15   #
FixorFish wrote:
Can't say that I have ever bought a "package" of flies.
Go to Sportsman's Warehouse, Fisherman's Marine, Fish Field, or a local fly shop and chat with someone familiar with the water you intend to fish. They'll help you determine what to buy, based on "dry", "wet", fish species, etc.
My favorite, this time of year for trout of all varieties, even summer steelhead, is to use a foam hopper with a beadhead Prince Nymph or Copper John on a 12"-24" dropper..... covering top and "bottom" in one offering.
A B.C. Canada guide named Brian Chan (YouTube him) is the king of nymphing for trout in lakes, explains quite well.
I wish I could tell you what ALWAYS works, but if I could, I wouldn't have 5 or 6 (+?) boxes totally stuffed.
It's easy to get carried away when you stand in front of a display of a hundred+ flies and each pattern is available in multiple sizes AND multiple colors (which sometimes is the key...go up or down a size or two... go from green to black, orangey pink to orangey red......suddenly they like it, go figure !.... fickle little bastards, they are !)
Start slow and keep asking EVERYONE as to what is working....this week.... next week might be totally different.
And of course, you can get a tiny net (Dollar Store kid's section), do some wading and scooping and....MATCH THE HATCH.

Good luck on your new "this is how I spend my disposable income" quest. I got "diseased" about 55 or 56 years ago......still use some of the very first ones (pattern-wise) my great uncle tied for me, back in the Ozarks and they get me fish in Oregon.
Buy TWO boxes, one smallish, you can easily use/carry and one much larger for that ever-growing collection...big fan of split foam type.
PM me if you like, I might have fished water up your end of the state that you are headed to.
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Thank you so much for the great advise! I am excited to get started!
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Aug 22, 2021 10:15:07   #
Good morning everyone. I am starting the adventure of learning to fly fish I have a 9' 5 wt rod and reel that came all set up from Cabella's. It came with 12 flies and a few other accessories. So my question is there a favorite package of flies out there anyone would recommend to get started? I will mostly be fishing in lakes and streams in the Pacific NW for trout and the like. I have been watching the videos from Mad River outfitters. So most of my information on the how tos have been coming from them. Thanks for your advise and thoughts in advance. Enjoy!
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Jul 19, 2021 13:18:15   #
Spiritof27 wrote:
Like someone else said on here, when you find yourself wanting to upgrade, upgrade your line - that's definitely the meekest link in those all-in-one kits. You'll be amazed at what a difference it makes, but only after you're learned the basics of casting. What you have is the correct way to start out.


Thank you. I am looking forward to getting started!
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Jul 19, 2021 00:03:44   #
Captan Lahti wrote:
Not sure what the Cabelas kit contains but I would suggest you steer towards a 5 weight 9’ rod for NW fishing. I started out with an 8 weight 8.5’ rod back in the 70s and I caught fish but it’s a bit on the heavy side for our trout. I now have a 6 weight 9’ rod I bought off a buddy years ago and it works better but I’d love if it was a 5 weight. I don’t recommend you get too fancy on price until you feel your beginner outfit is holding you back. You can get poor buying more fishing skill. Kinda like golf. You can’t buy a better game.
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Perfect advice thank you.
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Jul 18, 2021 09:50:24   #
Thank you very much. I am looking forward to it.
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Jul 18, 2021 09:49:11   #
Thank you very much. I am looking forward to it.
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Jul 18, 2021 00:13:04   #
I was in Bend/Sisters this week and there used to be an Orvis store in the Old Mill District but they weren't there anymore. Thanks for the advice.
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Jul 17, 2021 22:17:53   #
I am starting to look at fly fishing for the first time. Trout in the Pacific NW. I know very little about it but want to get started. What do you think about the Cabella's Prestige starter kit $179.00 for the 9054 kit? Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated. Enjoy.
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Jun 2, 2021 13:47:11   #
OldBassGuy wrote:
Put that one in a frame and hang it on your wall........forever!
Great Picture and grats


That is a great idea! Thank you.
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Jun 2, 2021 13:46:22   #
Fish Dancer wrote:
Nice fish and pretty lake. Is that your GS?
The way the butt of the rod is hiding behind his shirt it looks like a spinning reel on a fly rod. Lol. Congrats to the young man.


Yes it is my grandson. He is 8 now. We got skunked last year so it was nice to get one on the first time out this year!
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Jun 2, 2021 13:44:37   #
flyguy wrote:
A good job young man, and Sax for making it happen. Talking about Christmas cards, that would make a great one.


I like the Christmas card idea!
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Jun 1, 2021 22:37:36   #
Yes it is a trout. We went bottom up. There is a lot of salad on the bottom so we floated a couple of power eggs. Seemed to work.
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