Between tournament fishing, deer hunting (bow and rifle), and duck hunting I'm pretty sure my wife is gonna leave me if I find one more hobby but............. I have been thinking about getting into fly fishing for a while now. I am looking at getting a Cabelas RLS+ 6 wt combo. I plan on using this setup to chase down bass, sand bass, and small stripers on occasion. do y'all think this setup will be enough. I know I should probably go with the 8 wt but I want a rod that is still light enough to allow some versatility. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

That ought to be perfect! Actually you will want to wind up with a three weight as well as an eight weight because all fly anglers are required to have at minimum three rigs

I'm right there with you - except for the tourney fishin'. I bought my first fly rod 2 years ago. Since then, I've added another rod and 3 more reels. I've also added a tying vice to my desk.

These days, the fly rod is about the only thing I use. Go getcha one!!!

You should have plenty fun with the 6 wt. I think the 8 would be a little overkill for just bass. The 6 may be a little challenging for stripers if you get in to the big ones.
You will start with a 6 wt, but you will also need a 2 wt and an 8 wt;) Its an addiction once you get that first fish on the fly. Don't be discouraged if it takes a while to get that first one.

If you are looking to get some casting lessons you should stop in at Backwoods in Fort Worth and talk with Steve. He can have you casting good in no time.

Well I pulled the trigger on that one. I'm sure I will have many questions to come.

I also purchased a couple of different leaders, some 8# and 10# tippet. I got an assortment of clauser minnows and an assorted pack of streamers. And naturally a fly box. What else do I need to get going except a lot of time and patience?

You really want to make her freak let me custom build one for you. The sky's the limit

Practice a little casting and you are good to go! Also grab you some San Juan Worms I can usually get a few bass with that fly.

RRHYNE56 DONT SAY THAT ! I told my wife i need one of each weight ! an she backs me up lol ! but i think the set up will do you well for what you want, but be careful because once you get hooked ooooooohhhhhhhh brother you get hooked into a new world an life of fishing an you will love it if your determined to learn an i hope you get hooked !

My first fly rod was a 4wt. And then... a 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, another 4wt, and now a Spey rod, a vise and a buccos tying mats. I think I have an addiciton, but in a good way.

I'm right there with you havnt this last year but normaly fish champs. Bow and gun have private lakes full of ducks in the winter,and my vacations are planed around spawns hatches ruts lol idk how I keep any woman's interest lol. You will love it once you get into it but get her one to might help your case.

Fly fishing is so much more fun than conventional ... you have made a great choice!

J.

Steve is right.
Just be patient learn to cast and you will love it. Next step tie your own flies.

That's actually a pretty spot on setup.

Honestly, I haven't used an 8wt in years. 6wt is my go-to across the state. That being said, stiper is my favorite target.