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Dress flies
#11022770
08/05/15 09:38 PM
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Cool16v
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Hello All,
I just got into the Fly Fishing and exited to get out with my new setup/flies.
In a nutshell, I will be fishing in our local area lakes/creeks with a 5wt rod/reel outfit. Primarily fishing for pan fish/bass with a variety of wooly buggers. (Pretty simple setup so far huh?)
I thought it was as simple as tie it on the line and get it out there but I understand you may want to "dress" a fly before and during an outing.
I understand that there are these liquid/powder applications that you need to put on your fly to keep it afloat longer.
Not wanting to get into a lot of fly fishing technicalities this early in the game, I'm looking for a basic all-around product and some of your own personal tips to apply it.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Oh, and if you're willing to entertain a rookie on a local outing, please count me in!
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: Cool16v]
#11022785
08/05/15 09:45 PM
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txbassnewbie
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when I fish wooly bugger I do not add a floantant if I am using a dry or some topwater flies I use a liquid floatant
Last edited by txbassnewbie; 08/05/15 09:48 PM.
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: Cool16v]
#11023500
08/06/15 02:27 AM
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Dtheg
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Ditto. Do yourself a favor and get to some casting lessons. You will learn more there than we have opinions. If it works for you use it, carful with cheve vs. ford or TFO VS. others. Simply TFO is way to go lol.
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: Cool16v]
#11023510
08/06/15 02:34 AM
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RexW
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Oh, and if you're willing to entertain a rookie on a local outing, please count me in!
What do you consider local?
Fly Fishers International certified casting instructor TFO Rods pro staff
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: Dtheg]
#11023757
08/06/15 08:02 AM
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Cool16v
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Green Horn
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Ditto. Do yourself a favor and get to some casting lessons. You will learn more there than we have opinions. If it works for you use it, carful with cheve vs. ford or TFO VS. others. Simply TFO is way to go lol. Of course! I'm not trying to start the Chevy/Ford thing. Believe it or not, I had a TFO outfit in my cart this weekend and decided on another off of a recommendation. However, I know TFO and I will cross paths soon enough!
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: RexW]
#11023758
08/06/15 08:04 AM
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Cool16v
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Oh, and if you're willing to entertain a rookie on a local outing, please count me in!
What do you consider local? Oops- Texas is a big place huh? I live in the Dallas area near Lake Ray Hubbard.
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: Cool16v]
#11023778
08/06/15 10:46 AM
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RexW
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Check out the Dallas Fly Fishers. They have outings often and their members can help you to shorten the learning curve.
Sept 19, Texoma on the Fly will be held at Eisenhower state park on Lake Texoma. It is a free learn to fly fish style event.
Fly Fishers International certified casting instructor TFO Rods pro staff
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: Cool16v]
#11023905
08/06/15 12:40 PM
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J-Moe
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Go to Walmart and purchase some Betts Fancy poppers. Pan fish love them. Yellow/Chartreuse color is my favorite for pan fish. The slightly larger white one with red dots has worked well for me on small bass up to 19 inches. I often use them to search for pan fish. Then i will switch over to a subsurface fly to find the bigger fish. Briminators are my favorite flies for subsurface pan fishing. I like flies such as these and clousers because they ride hook up. Far less snags, especially when creek fishing.
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: J-Moe]
#11025004
08/06/15 07:28 PM
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winchester44
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Regarding your question. Check this out: http://troutster.com/fly-floatant-test/I have the Shimizake Poweder they rated so highly. It works great as a floatant, not super practical IMHO though. It turns all your flies bright white and leaves a big slick. Great for visibility and flotation, but no so sure for attracting.
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: J-Moe]
#11026415
08/07/15 12:39 PM
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Cool16v
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Go to Walmart and purchase some Betts Fancy poppers. Pan fish love them. Yellow/Chartreuse color is my favorite for pan fish. The slightly larger white one with red dots has worked well for me on small bass up to 19 inches. I often use them to search for pan fish. Then i will switch over to a subsurface fly to find the bigger fish. Briminators are my favorite flies for subsurface pan fishing. I like flies such as these and clousers because they ride hook up. Far less snags, especially when creek fishing.
J-Moe- Yes! I will absolutely pick up some Fancy Poppers! With those Briminators, do you you still use a floating fly line or do you use a sinking tip? Thanks for the tips!
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: RexW]
#11026425
08/07/15 12:42 PM
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Cool16v
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Green Horn
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Check out the Dallas Fly Fishers. They have outings often and their members can help you to shorten the learning curve.
Sept 19, Texoma on the Fly will be held at Eisenhower state park on Lake Texoma. It is a free learn to fly fish style event.
Awesome! I will look up Dallas Fly Fishers for some skills training. Eisenhower is a nice state park. I'll put it on our calendar!
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: Cool16v]
#11026680
08/07/15 02:25 PM
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J-Moe
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Go to Walmart and purchase some Betts Fancy poppers. Pan fish love them. Yellow/Chartreuse color is my favorite for pan fish. The slightly larger white one with red dots has worked well for me on small bass up to 19 inches. I often use them to search for pan fish. Then i will switch over to a subsurface fly to find the bigger fish. Briminators are my favorite flies for subsurface pan fishing. I like flies such as these and clousers because they ride hook up. Far less snags, especially when creek fishing.
J-Moe- Yes! I will absolutely pick up some Fancy Poppers! With those Briminators, do you you still use a floating fly line or do you use a sinking tip? Thanks for the tips! All my rods have wf floating fly line. I usually use 4 lb. mono or 6 lb. fluorocarbon tippets when fishing subsurface flies. I use 6 or 8 lb. mono tippets when fishing poppers as mono will float and fluorocarbon sinks. I caught 4 bass on the popper in about 45 minutes this morning. Lost 2 big ones. One got down in the weeds after a long fight. The other actually straightened out the hook. Love those Betts Fancy poppers.
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: Cool16v]
#11026757
08/07/15 03:01 PM
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txbassnewbie
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I use to use betts poppers I just bought a couple booglebugs poppers so far I really like them. I am liking the results
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: Cool16v]
#11026768
08/07/15 03:07 PM
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J-Moe
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Now I have to google booglebugs, LOL
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Re: Dress flies
[Re: Cool16v]
#11027476
08/07/15 08:06 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,090
Crazy4oldcars
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lol. Me, too. Kirk Edit: Wait. What? LMAO. Now I gotta find some faerie floss. KB
Last edited by Crazy4oldcars; 08/07/15 08:10 PM. Reason: Girl kids dig the Boogle Bugs!
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