mdh
August 12th, 2004, 04:44 AM
Mark,
thanks for the tips.
i will be fishing in the small trout streams in NJ. and fishing for trout.
most of the streams are in pretty dense vegatation, so i thought that a
shorter rod would be better. but i am just starting out, so maybe a longer
would be better to learn on. what do you suggest in rod length?
as far as weight, i am guessing that the 4 would be good enough.
cheers,
mark
Mark W. Oots > wrote in message
.com...
> My first question would be this...What do you plan to fish for? The
> second...Where do you plan to fish?
>
> Line weight and the rod weight, as a result, is the factor to consider
based
> on the size of the flies you paln to throw. Thus, a really big bass bug
> requires a heavier line than a tiny dry fly. If you plan to fish with
giant
> flies, a 7 or eight wt would be needed. If, on the other hand, you are
going
> trout fishing, a 4 or 5 wt would be better.
>
> My suggestion is to find a fly shop or some tackle shop with a decent
> selection of fly rods, and try a few. A word of warning, don't walk in and
> tell the guy you have a grand to spend, he'll take it all easily. Tell him
> you're just getting started and ask for his help. You can get a combo that
> you can sort of fish with for a hundred bucks, though I don't suggest it.
> You can also spend 600 plus on just a rod. Remember, you also need a line,
> leaders, some tippet material, a box or 2 and a vest or pack to carry
stuff.
> A leader straightener is handy, as are hemostats and nippers. I also have
a
> couple knot tying aids that help, especially now that my eyes need
bifocals.
> Get what you can afford and still have enough to go fishing when you're
> done.
>
> Also look for a couple books about fly casting or see if your local shop
or
> club has casting lessons. It can make a big dent in the learning curve.
I'll
> also add, nothing beats fishing with someone who has been fly fishing for
a
> while.
>
> Good luck and enjoy.
>
> Mark
>
>
thanks for the tips.
i will be fishing in the small trout streams in NJ. and fishing for trout.
most of the streams are in pretty dense vegatation, so i thought that a
shorter rod would be better. but i am just starting out, so maybe a longer
would be better to learn on. what do you suggest in rod length?
as far as weight, i am guessing that the 4 would be good enough.
cheers,
mark
Mark W. Oots > wrote in message
.com...
> My first question would be this...What do you plan to fish for? The
> second...Where do you plan to fish?
>
> Line weight and the rod weight, as a result, is the factor to consider
based
> on the size of the flies you paln to throw. Thus, a really big bass bug
> requires a heavier line than a tiny dry fly. If you plan to fish with
giant
> flies, a 7 or eight wt would be needed. If, on the other hand, you are
going
> trout fishing, a 4 or 5 wt would be better.
>
> My suggestion is to find a fly shop or some tackle shop with a decent
> selection of fly rods, and try a few. A word of warning, don't walk in and
> tell the guy you have a grand to spend, he'll take it all easily. Tell him
> you're just getting started and ask for his help. You can get a combo that
> you can sort of fish with for a hundred bucks, though I don't suggest it.
> You can also spend 600 plus on just a rod. Remember, you also need a line,
> leaders, some tippet material, a box or 2 and a vest or pack to carry
stuff.
> A leader straightener is handy, as are hemostats and nippers. I also have
a
> couple knot tying aids that help, especially now that my eyes need
bifocals.
> Get what you can afford and still have enough to go fishing when you're
> done.
>
> Also look for a couple books about fly casting or see if your local shop
or
> club has casting lessons. It can make a big dent in the learning curve.
I'll
> also add, nothing beats fishing with someone who has been fly fishing for
a
> while.
>
> Good luck and enjoy.
>
> Mark
>
>