Forums59
Topics1,039,324
Posts13,962,844
Members144,199
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
Re: New to Fly Fishing.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#12184961
04/05/17 08:54 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 8,613
Smurfs
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 8,613 |
One valuable tip I had learned when transitioning to fly fishing was to buy a fly line that is 1 weight heavier than the rod. It really did help with casting. So if you are going to buy a 5wt rod, use 6wt line on it. So with a 5/6 weight rod, would I use 7? A 5/6wt rod feels more toward a 6wt to me. I would go with a 7wt line. It would definitely helps on windy days. I don't use a taper leader or tippet fishing in TX -- just straight mono or fluoro. I got my start and learning through Cliff Hilbert, have adopted his methods and caught tons of fish of various species. He has written a few articles so you can google his name. Here is one: http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/warmwater-articles/135-bream-fly-fishing-cliff-hilbert.html Thank you so much for this information. What pound mono/fluro should I use? 6lb or 8lb Invizx (blue box)
|
|
Re: New to Fly Fishing.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#12185649
04/06/17 02:48 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 149
DancesWithSquirrels
OP
Outdoorsman
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 149 |
I thank y'all very much with all this information. I'm definitely gonna hold off on carp for a while until I get used to fly fishing. So, I'm assuming 8 lb leader/line (sorry, still getting used to the fly fishing terms) is the best in my case for carp?
|
|
Re: New to Fly Fishing.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#12185731
04/06/17 03:31 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 4,146
Robert Hunter
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 4,146 |
Smurfs invisix yellow box regardless only way to go for tippet! Well exept been trying out my new seagar yellow label actual fly fishing tippet seagar grand max yellow label. Have to say after the last two days good stuff! Been using 3x it's 9. Somthing lb.
|
|
Re: New to Fly Fishing.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#12185735
04/06/17 03:35 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 4,146
Robert Hunter
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 4,146 |
I was so exited seagar started making tippit is the only reason I got the 3x to try. Because the 5x and 6x spools I got won't get to try till Colorado. If over 6lb line get the 200 yard spools of invisix in the wt. you want hands down! But if you just have to have a 25 meter tippet spool grand max is great so far.
|
|
Re: New to Fly Fishing.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#12185941
04/06/17 12:50 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,635
Jim Ford
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,635 |
Regarding overlining: match the line to the rod until you are sufficiently accomplished a caster to discern the rod loading as you cast. Your 5/6 should perform just fine with a 6 weight line (start out with a WF6F; it'll prove to be the most versatile choice). As you gain experience you will learn that not all rods need to be overlined; each rod is an entity unto itself, and different casters use different techniques at different skill levels. Overlining some rods will make long casts more difficult to achieve, especially for a relatively inexperienced caster.
|
|
Re: New to Fly Fishing.
[Re: Robert Hunter]
#12186517
04/06/17 06:05 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 8,613
Smurfs
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 8,613 |
Smurfs invisix yellow box regardless only way to go for tippet! Well exept been trying out my new seagar yellow label actual fly fishing tippet seagar grand max yellow label. Have to say after the last two days good stuff! Been using 3x it's 9. Somthing lb. Dang it!
|
|
Re: New to Fly Fishing.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#12188879
04/08/17 04:19 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 149
DancesWithSquirrels
OP
Outdoorsman
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 149 |
So I was able to get out today and test out the new rod. My goodness, I can tell you I already have that fly fishing itch. It is so addicting to get that good cast that looks like it's just floating in the air as it lands elegantly on the water. However, living in Texas, the wind is crazy. Any ideas on how to cast better in the wind? Go up a fly line size?
|
|
Re: New to Fly Fishing.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#12189136
04/08/17 03:08 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 60
ZzzKing
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 60 |
Dealing with wind is a challenge. Working on a more sidearm cast will help get below the wind. Practice casting with the wind blowing from all directions because how you cast changes depending on where the wind is coming from. Even coming from behind is tricky as you have to punch your backcast through it. Working on a cross-body cast will help when it is blowing in from your casting-arm side.
|
|
Re: New to Fly Fishing.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#12189392
04/08/17 09:35 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 236
D Miner
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 236 |
Learn to double haul. You will need higher line speed to punch the fly through the wind. Eventually you will have a wide range of fly rods and reels, and might end up using an 8 wt setup on really windy days.
|
|
Re: New to Fly Fishing.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#12189502
04/08/17 11:26 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,238
RexW
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,238 |
Spending a little time with a competent casting instructor will shorten the learning curve significantly. All of the local clubs have a good instructors in them and they offer classes throughout the year.
Fly Fishers International certified casting instructor TFO Rods pro staff
|
|
Re: New to Fly Fishing.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#12189912
04/09/17 04:54 AM
|
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 338
Glitchmo
Angler
|
Angler
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 338 |
For panfish/bass use a 7.5ft 3x tapered leader, or 6-8ft of 8lb mono/fluoro.
For carp you'd likely want a longer 9-12ft tapered leader for better presentation.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|