So, I was gifted a Winston Nexus fly rod back in July for my birthday. I finally went and got a reel for it a couple of days ago, picked up a sage 3250. And, today I got out to give fly fishing a try for the first time. Needless to say, I'm "hooked" big time! Caught a handful of panfish. The feeling of catching that first fish on the fly is a feeling I won't soon forget. No turning back now!

Congratulations! My first fly rod fish was a bluegill also. Maybe it's just me but I always find myself drawn back to them.

Nice post. First with many more to follow.

Very nice. Beautiful fish those bluegills.

Keep it up! Flyfishing is one of the finer things. Always remember, fly rods ARE conventional, spinning tackle is the innovation.

Nice

Congrats! Nothing like that first on a fly rod! Mine was a big ol 8" shad


but it was a fish

Congrates!! Welcome to the addiction!!

Congratulations, I've found it very difficult to transition back to conventional tackle after taking up fly fishing. Glad you're hooked!

Same here! I would sell my conventional stuff if I thought I wouldnt regret it down the road. (Or if it were worth as much as the fly setup Id like)

Congratulations again ! I know that feeling your talking about however it's been many many years ago when I fly fished on a regular routine but just now getting back into it .

I'll add my congratulations. Good luck on the ones yet uncaught.

Congrats on your first fish. The only thing to get you more addicted to fly fishing than your first fish is your first fish on a fly you tied yourself.

Nice fish. My first catch on a fly rod was also a bluegill, and I still love catching them!

Its all over now, welcome to the club!