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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2007 22:07:51 GMT -6
i have not yet started ff but i was wondering if anyone could tell me or suggest what would be the best way to start. I have looked at a few rods online at the candian tire web site but i am unsure of these rod reel combos. They seem cheap at only $50 but i dont really know. any advice would be appreciated.
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Post by lurker1818 on Jun 14, 2007 6:54:43 GMT -6
I just got into this a couple of summers ago and I would suggest, if it is possible, heading into the Fishing Hole or Wholesale Sports. I got my first combo from the Hole, told them that I wanted to just try this out and not sure if I would like it so I didn't want to drop a ton of money. I got a good beginners combo for around $100, rod reel and line. Spent another $30 or so to get a few basic flies. Once you are set up, I purchased more flies off eBay, and you can get some really good inexpensive stuff there if you have the patience.
Good Luck
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Post by Dale Martens on Jun 14, 2007 10:37:02 GMT -6
Another alternative - if you're ever in Grand Forks - is one of the Cabela's outfits. I'm not sure if it would be worth it to have them shipped up here.
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Post by Robert Burton on Jun 14, 2007 11:23:57 GMT -6
Get a combo, ditch the line that comes with it then
GET GOOD LINE
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Post by flyfisheranonymous on Jun 14, 2007 12:10:14 GMT -6
Look to spend from 100.00 to 150.00 for a basic combo. Do not buy a rod that has neoprene for a handle. It will fatigue your casting arm. Martin has some nice combos as well as Scientific Anglers. No matter what you get it will be half decent equipment.
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Post by randyh on Jun 14, 2007 13:34:33 GMT -6
i have not yet started ff but i was wondering if anyone could tell me or suggest what would be the best way to start. I have looked at a few rods online at the candian tire web site but i am unsure of these rod reel combos. They seem cheap at only $50 but i dont really know. any advice would be appreciated. I noticed in Wednesday's Winnipeg Free Press, in the 1 page Fishin' Hole ad, that they had the same outfit that I was set up with when I started. A Fenwick rod and reel, line, and backing, all for I think it was $99. Oh yeah, if you do pick up such a combo, follow Robert Burton's advice. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2007 15:08:43 GMT -6
Another suggestion if you don't mind. John Yuri in Dauphin has a shop called Northern Angler. Completely devoted to fly fishing. He can advise you on what you need to get started-he also has some pretty good starter pkgs to choose from, and he has loads of advice. John and his wife are very excited about fly fishing in Manitoba and thier enthusiasm rubs off on the customer. They have a web site at www.northernangler.mb.ca if you are interested. I just started to fly fish (and tie flies) last july and they have be a great help. Mikey
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2007 16:09:47 GMT -6
thanks a lot for all the advice i think ill probably go to the hole and find something there. ill probably have a lot more questions in the near future. speaking of which, how lond does it take the average person to become good enough to start fishing?
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Post by darrellmyskiw on Jun 14, 2007 20:47:07 GMT -6
...how lond does it take the average person to become good enough to start fishing? dunno, I've been flappin this rod about for years ...... still don't think I'm good enuf.............. start on grass so you can learn without the distraction of water and fish. Then move out there. How long on the grass ............. oh - about 4 hrs with someone who can teach ............... (not me though - I stand by that I can't teach a sponge to soak up water ........... ) darrell,
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Post by RickL on Jun 14, 2007 22:34:52 GMT -6
Darrell, you are being modest. I think the advice given above is pretty good, esp the bit about getting a good line. I've done the cheapo thing and it was frustrating.
The most important thing in my view, is to go out and have fun. The learning curve for flyfishing is a long one hopefully ( I tell my kids that I will have spent their meagre inheritance on my 100th birthday flyfishing adventure. They only think I kid them...). I have seen people out at first trying to cast way too far, with unreal expectations, and they end up disappointed. Certainly, going out with some of the experienced folks around here would speed the learning process up, but anyone who does a bit of reading and is willing to be patient with themselves can do it on their own if they wish. So, do it!
Speaking for myself, most fish I catch are within 30 feet of where I stand. I think one can go out and be catching fish in a reasonably short period of time if you only need to be able to cast 30 feet. The key is being SNEAKY!
Good luck
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2007 11:53:00 GMT -6
what is a realistic cast for a beginner? what should i expect so i dont become frustrated?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2007 18:41:43 GMT -6
well i've been fly fishing for 1 year now and for casting remember 10:00 to 2:00. the things i encountered were getting caught in trees so chouse a large open space when practising and also a few knots but remember practice macks perfect. another handy tip if your arm starts to get tird tack a break and if you start to get frustraited tack a breck for a bit and try again. remember practice macks perfect.
Chris
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Post by Dale Martens on Jun 17, 2007 22:03:03 GMT -6
Try to be able to hold 30 feet of line in the air while false casting. That's casting back and forth without letting the line drop to the water. I'd say that a pretty reasonable goal for a beginner and if you can do that you're well on you're way to starting with only a few feet of line out of the rod tip and using your false casts to "shoot" line farther out.
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Post by darrellmyskiw on Jun 19, 2007 18:46:09 GMT -6
and with that 30ft of line (guessing you're using a weight forward line) - will have you into the weighted section, and make casting seem easy (compared to only using 10-15 ft of line).
darrell,
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2007 23:43:49 GMT -6
i got plenty of help here i got a martin la reel 6 wt and nice south bend cahill rod can give u sight it was online still a newbie teething here. my gear was not expensive but it is awsume i got sa brand line and three spare spools. hard work and lots of cash is now a tube for me
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2007 16:33:36 GMT -6
got my rod and reel today from the hole. i got a martin rod reel combo. im not sure how good the line on it is but i think its pretty decent. just casting today i estimated i cast about 35 to 40 feet. had a lot of fun. thanks for all the good advice.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2007 16:45:34 GMT -6
is it a martin brook reel? that is disk brake la and i have that and i would recommend that to new :'(newbie
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2007 20:16:23 GMT -6
yeah its a martin brook reel. i like it, havent caught any fish yet tho lol
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2007 20:26:29 GMT -6
that is one of the best rated reels around. cheep and very good. sound like u got a realy good outfit. for catching fish, it maybe hook is to big to small or striping is wrong or wrong line. hard to say why no fish
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