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hey all i have been reading these new posts and seeing people are using floating top water bugs.i was just wondering if it would be possible to use one not on a fly fishing setup? also where would i be able to purchase a couple of these and what is the best size for bluegills? thanks all
You could cast them with a casting bubble. It's like a bobber, but it's made out of clear plastic. Bass Pro and Cabela's carry them. Walmart might carry them as well. You could probably even use a plain ol' red and white round bobber to start. I'd recommend fly fishing, though. It's more fun than the bubble, and it's not that difficult.Quote:
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Bugs in the #8-12 range would be good for bluegills. Walmart usually has a good topwater selection, as does BPS, Cabela's or any good fly shop.
Do a web search using the words "float n fly" and you'll get all kinds of information.
We use them with a casting bubble.I usually make my own. You can find the bodies and robber leg material at Janns netcraft or Barlows
You can also fish with them by flippping them on a bream pole with the line a little shorter than the pole. Works great for wading small creeks. You can pop it under the trees and bushes.
I make some floating foam bugs with legs that will work for bream.
http://thumpitjigs.com/FlyPics.html
If I can help just let me know,
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It is so much fun catching bream on a fly rod. I alternate between black and white sipdery looking things, I am pretty sure the fish don't notice when they are hitting hard.
For any Lord of the Rings fans, I warn the bream by saying "The black spider the black spider"
o.k. cheesy but I can't help it. :))
Anyone recomend a good "starter" fly fishin rod? I just got into panfish fishing this spring. My "best rods" now are my Zebco 11's:D .
Check out this thread:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nwest
http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showthread.php?t=44662
Don't get anything cheaper than the Dorber or the Scientific Angler outfits. Dorber, SA, Bass Pro and Cabela's all put out nice combos in the $60-$100 range. If you go cheaper than that, you'll regret it.
If your budget is a little higher, check out Temple Fork's NXT combos ($175) or Redington's Crosswater combos ($130)
Good luck! Bluegill on the fly rod are a lot of fun.
if your real cheap just go get one of them 20 dollar shakespere ones from walmart...i had got one to start and was fun for catching lil bass and panfish....Quote:
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but if you are serious bout it definately go with deathb4discos suggestions above
and if you hit lottery i have loomis and st croix and sage blanks i custom build
lol
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i use streamers on spinning rods for stripers. and also use float and fly technique which if you google float and flyyou will get tons of results...
i have even used a 14 foot canepole and used flies also and caught some helacious gills on them..before i tied my own i would just get the little packs from walmart or bps...
if you want i can send you a few samples of ones i have tied..there nothing great but do work