"Mike" wrote in message
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I plan on learing to fly fish this spring and I don't know anyone in this
area that does fly fishes. I ordered some videos and have been buying
magazines. I picked up a 7ft. 4w fly rod at Walmart and plan on learning
fishing for bluegills and I don't know anywhere close that even stock
trout.
I (I'm in southern ILL) What kind of flies etc would you recomend??? From
what I've read WF line would be easier to learn to cast. Any tips &
suggestions would be greatly appreceated.

Your library probably has one of Joe Brooks'
excellent all-round guides. You may find casting
easier with a longer rod, say 8 ft., and size 4 wt.
is best only for very small flies. Panfish and bass
take flies in the range 2 to 14, best cast on a 7wt.
outfit.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)