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wtb a fly rod and reel #9230044 08/15/13 02:51 AM
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Anybody have any gor sake or know someone let me know thanks


Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: vrodtx] #9230235 08/15/13 04:21 AM
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What type of fishing are you planning on doing?
Cabelas almost always has some type of combo on sale.


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Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: vrodtx] #9230280 08/15/13 04:50 AM
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I have an 8wt reel rod and line for sale



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Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: vrodtx] #9230531 08/15/13 12:28 PM
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vrodtx, I have 5 fly rods. What are you fishing for? I'm a dozen miles down IH20 from you.


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Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: vrodtx] #9230799 08/15/13 02:03 PM
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I have been contemplating getting into fly fishing as well. What type of setup would you recommend for me to chase sandies and lmb?


Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: Yak FinAddic] #9232106 08/15/13 08:53 PM
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5 or 6 wt for sandies and average lmb's. If you ever plan to fish hybrids you way want to get a 7 or 8 wt. I like this web site www.flyshopcloseouts.com. You can get a good tfo combo for a decent price.

Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: nemo_miller] #9232113 08/15/13 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted By: nemo_miller
5 or 6 wt for sandies and average lmb's. If you ever plan to fish hybrids you way want to get a 7 or 8 wt. I like this web site www.flyshopcloseouts.com. You can get a good tfo combo for a decent price.

Thanks for the info and link


Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: vrodtx] #9232657 08/16/13 12:25 AM
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A 6wt will be good for everything. I use to do nothing but flyfish and have caught Striper up to 29# on a 6wt rod. I have caught many to 15 lbs on a 6wt using deceivers and clousers. If you plan on fishing for bass in thick cover, I might consider something a little heavier. I currently get by using just a 5 weight and a 6 weight but only use my fly rod for trout, bream and occasionally stripes below Texoma.
I miss the good old days of being able to walk up to the teeth at granbury dam. The fishing was unreal back in the day......Man, I sound like my dad.. ..."back in the day"


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Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: vrodtx] #9232667 08/16/13 12:29 AM
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It was nice to get right up on Granbury dam back then, I miss them days too.

Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: vrodtx] #9232909 08/16/13 02:06 AM
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Leaning towards a 5 or 6wt for all around use bass mostly


Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: vrodtx] #9232924 08/16/13 02:10 AM
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I will be new to fly fishing so want a full set up if possible and mayne some lessons hahahah


Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: vrodtx] #9233470 08/16/13 11:37 AM
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The hardest lesson I learned was that in flyfishing the equipment really does matter. If you want to play, start out by spending the money on a decent rod and equally important, decent line.
Those "starter sets" will do nothing but frustrate you. I think they were invented to keep people out of the sport. JMHO


Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: vrodtx] #9234387 08/16/13 05:34 PM
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Lots of good advice here. Good gear to start off with is my best advice. Cheap combos will only frustrate you. There's a reason they are cheap. I've only been fly fishing for 9 months, but to me, the 2 most important aspects of fly fishing are:

1) Learning proper casting technique
2) Don't get cheap on fly line; good quality fly line is very important. It's intended to last a very long time. I haven't changed out line in 9 months.

A 6wt is what I started with. Good all around rod for Texas bass. Mine's paired with a 7wf Rio Gold line.

I recently purchased a 4wt TFO to target smaller species.

Good luck!

Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: vrodtx] #9237737 08/18/13 02:03 AM
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Thanks for all the info guys still havnt found one cone on I know someone out there wants to upgarde pm what u have


Re: wtb a fly rod and reel [Re: Pop1655] #9237745 08/18/13 02:04 AM
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What would be decent


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