On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:43:13 -0400, gary3594
wrote:


Still a beginner but trying to venture out without a guide. I know the
tippet/leader/line/rod needs to be sized appropriately to fly size but
I can't tell what size flies are in my box. Can't find anything on the
internet like a hook size chart.

Is there a easy way to tell what size fly while on the stream?

Follow the advice you have so far received. As a beginner, you will
probably get by with tippet from 3x to 5x.

With 3x, you should be able to cast quite easily size 10, 12, and 14
flies.

With 4x, 12, 14, and 16.

With 5x, 14, 16, and 18.

I use 5x exclusively for trout, and generally use flies from size 14
to 22 without any problems.

There is a hook gauge available for fly tying stations. Most fly
shops should carry it. You could check you flies without buying it,
or ask the fly shop to size them for you.

After awhile, you will be able to look at a fly and tell its hook
size.

Let us know how you make out.

Dave