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Any recommendations on beginner fly fishing gear?

So I'm looking to try out fly fishing, and I've been told by many that you're getting what you pay for when it comes to fly fishing rods/reels.

I've been looking at the Scientific Angler Trout on Amazon and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it or thoughts on other products?

http://www.amazon.com/Scientific-Anglers-4-Piece-Fishing-Outfit/dp/B003CTX2GU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316125515&sr=8-1

$75.99 with prime right now? Usually $100 in local stores.

by atomicorange
asked 8 months ago

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If you want to buy new, I'd suggest going with a budget line (under $100) starting out. What you have seems fine. Rods can get into the thousands, but there is no sense in dropping that as a beginner. If you check garage sales, you can sometimes pick up an old combo for $30-50 and they'll work just as well, if not better, as something that's $100 today.

Good luck to you in your new hobby. I seemed to catch a bit more by fly-fishing (than I did with a lure/spinning rod -- although they seemed to be a bit smaller on average), but it sure wears out your arms really fast. I went back to using rooster tails on a spinning combo after a few sessions.

Also, start out with a few locally tied flies. They'll run a bit more but they're worth it. It goes the same as any type of lure fishing. Get a few colors and see what they're hitting that day, then stick with it until your luck runs out.

Also, get a net, they're fragile little guys compared to bass.

Good luck!

capguncowboy
8 months ago

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Save yourself the aggrevation, just fish from a boat. Of course I am just kidding. But, I will say that I tried fly fishing once. I spent more time untangling my line from trees and twigs than I did actually fishing. Probably my fathers fault that we weren't in a wide enough stream. Yeah. Yeah. That's the ticket. The imagery was beautiful.
If I still had my gear, I'd give it to you! :-)

jimmyd103
8 months ago

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If you love fishing your going to want to invest in it... Because its one of the most rewarding styles of fishing I have found.

Get a good GLoomis Rod and a nice Ross Reel. Make sure its balanced and you are going to want to spend sometime on youtube learning techniques:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2SgcCw6I8M
That is a good series on the topic.

Regard,s
Luke

straightrazor
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