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For fathers day my wife wanted to get me something fiahing related that I didn't have anything like. I've mentioned I always wanted to try fly fishing, well now I can!!
I got a Pflueger 8ft starter kit. Not high end by any means but was told by am experienced fly fisherman that it is good to learn on and see if I want to continue fly fishing.
So I'm excited to tie on a fly and start learning!!
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Congrats!
To get you started in casting, here's an excellent video:
The Triangle Method – Fly Casting Video Masterclass
Nice, I've got an older Pflueger 5wt that I really like.
There's definitely no need to buy a high end rod -unless your a high end caster, and even then not really needed I'm sure.
Some of the RIO products "how to" youtube vids have some good info. I watched a bunch lately to work on my roll casts.
I'm excited to learn a whole new style of fishing
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I encourage you to start out with bluegill, like these guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by BAFishBarn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZygQ8fIEuU
That's my plan. Target bluegill and work my way upQuote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
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Some good tips here:Quote:
Originally Posted by BAFishBarn
https://www.crappie.com/crappie/fly-...lcracker-tips/
You about to have a lot of fun
Also got this set of flies today! Attachment 346664
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That should catch some fish for sure.
If I can figure out how to cast then tell if I have a bite!Quote:
Originally Posted by binfordw
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Top water bites are obviously easy to see. For sinking flies, a big bluegill will just about take the rod out of your hands. Learn the “hand twist” retrieve. I posted a YouTube video awhile back.Quote:
Originally Posted by BAFishBarn
Ok I'll watch it for sure. I need to learn every technique I can.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
Next question. How much luck has everyone had with crappie on a fly rod?
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If you search YouTube, the hand twist retrieve is also referred to as the “figure of eight” retrieve. That and stripping the fly in is about all I ever do.Quote:
Originally Posted by BAFishBarn
As for crappie, I’ve caught very few on the fly rod, mainly because I haven’t tried. In shallow water, the fly will work well. Just think of it as a light jig and retrieve slowly.