Looking for equipment ideas ( was Newbie)

Thank you for all of the suggestions regarding how to start out with fly
fishing and suggestions for websites. I will be spending some time at the
sites that were suggested.

Now, I would like some practical suggestion regarding equipment. Again, I
will be fishing for mostly Panfish and Bass in lakes, streams and rivers.
Practical equipment to me means a value at the novice level that will
provide some length of life throughout my fly-fishing experience.

Suggestions and reommendations from the experts on this forum would be
greatly appreciated. I just want the best bang for my buck and an enoyable
experience.

Thanks,

Rob

"Rob Osborn" wrote in message
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Now, I would like some practical suggestion regarding equipment. Again, I
will be fishing for mostly Panfish and Bass in lakes, streams and rivers.
Practical equipment to me means a value at the novice level that will
provide some length of life throughout my fly-fishing experience.

Suggestions and reommendations from the experts on this forum would be
greatly appreciated. I just want the best bang for my buck and an
enoyable experience.

A nine foot six weight, medium fast action and a decent reels should do it.
Flies are going to be big hairy suckers and for some people they can be a
bitch to cast.

If memory serves me correctly, you were in the Ann Arbor area. Perhaps more
than any place else in the country right now you have access to the entire
spectrum of fly fishing equipment. If you want to go really cheap the Bass
Pro shop in Auburn Hills or Cabelas in Dundee, though I don't think newbies
should go that route, others have and others disagree. There are numerous
fly shops and clubs in the area such as the Flint Muddler Minnows, Great
Lakes Trout Unlimited, and others to help learn.

I hate to sound like a broken record but the Midwest Fly Fishing Expo is
March 12-13 at the Warren Mi Community College Expo center.
That is where you need to stop. Almost every rod maker is going to be there,
as will the local clubs and many michigan fly shops. You will have a chance
to sample many different rods and reels over the spectrum of prices and find
folks to help you get started, maybe even give you a basic casting lesson.

Depending upon the weather in Wisconsin this weekend I might be there on the
12th and would be glad to give you some places to start. Drop me an email
(remove the *no* in the comcast.net) or stop by the trout bum bbq booth.

Wayne

Wayne Knight wrote:
"Rob Osborn" wrote in message
...

Now, I would like some practical suggestion regarding equipment.
Again, I will be fishing for mostly Panfish and Bass in lakes,
streams and rivers. Practical equipment to me means a value at the
novice level that will provide some length of life throughout my
fly-fishing experience. Suggestions and reommendations from the
experts on this forum would
be greatly appreciated. I just want the best bang for my buck and an
enoyable experience.

A nine foot six weight, medium fast action and a decent reels should
do it.

For a big bass, maybe, but for panfish a 4wt would be a lot more fun.
Catch this baby ( http://css.sbcma.com/timj/pics/9mile-3.jpg ) on a six
weight and you wouldn't even know it was there.

And, Wayne, I am absolutely *ashamed* of you for recommending just one
rod.
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj/

"Tim J." wrote in message
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And, Wayne, I am absolutely *ashamed* of you for recommending just one
rod.


Timmy, the man's gotta start somewhere. From August 1993 to July 1994, I
only had one rod and one reel.

Getting advice from Wayne Knight about flyfishing equipment is like
getting advice from Imelda Marcos about shoes. :-)

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

Check out this 6 weight outfit. From Arrick's no less.

http://www.arricks.com/supplies/tfokumacombo.htm

bruce h

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"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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"Rob Osborn" wrote in message
...

Now, I would like some practical suggestion regarding equipment. Again,
I
will be fishing for mostly Panfish and Bass in lakes, streams and
rivers.
Practical equipment to me means a value at the novice level that will
provide some length of life throughout my fly-fishing experience.

Suggestions and reommendations from the experts on this forum would be
greatly appreciated. I just want the best bang for my buck and an
enoyable experience.

A nine foot six weight, medium fast action and a decent reels should do
it.
Flies are going to be big hairy suckers and for some people they can be a
bitch to cast.

If memory serves me correctly, you were in the Ann Arbor area. Perhaps
more
than any place else in the country right now you have access to the entire
spectrum of fly fishing equipment. If you want to go really cheap the Bass
Pro shop in Auburn Hills or Cabelas in Dundee, though I don't think
newbies
should go that route, others have and others disagree. There are numerous
fly shops and clubs in the area such as the Flint Muddler Minnows, Great
Lakes Trout Unlimited, and others to help learn.

I hate to sound like a broken record but the Midwest Fly Fishing Expo is
March 12-13 at the Warren Mi Community College Expo center.
That is where you need to stop. Almost every rod maker is going to be
there,
as will the local clubs and many michigan fly shops. You will have a
chance
to sample many different rods and reels over the spectrum of prices and
find
folks to help you get started, maybe even give you a basic casting lesson.

Depending upon the weather in Wisconsin this weekend I might be there on
the
12th and would be glad to give you some places to start. Drop me an email
(remove the *no* in the comcast.net) or stop by the trout bum bbq booth.

Wayne

In article ,
"Rob Osborn" wrote:

Thank you for all of the suggestions regarding how to start out with fly
fishing and suggestions for websites. I will be spending some time at the
sites that were suggested.

Now, I would like some practical suggestion regarding equipment. Again, I
will be fishing for mostly Panfish and Bass in lakes, streams and rivers.
Practical equipment to me means a value at the novice level that will
provide some length of life throughout my fly-fishing experience.

Suggestions and reommendations from the experts on this forum would be
greatly appreciated. I just want the best bang for my buck and an enoyable
experience.

I would go with the powell ise special, the lowest priced rod. It will
be about $170 and include a machined reel worth almost that, backing, wf
line, and a medium fast rod. You can find their number at
www.powellco.com. And for those interested in the market for the
tibuoron 2, it comes with the same machined reel/backing/line and is
only $350 for the whole combo.

FOr bass I would suggest a 8 weight.

In article ,
"bruiser" wrote:

http://www.arricks.com/supplies/tfokumacombo.htm

No way. The tfo series 1 is a good beginner rod, but the sierra reel is
**** compared to what you will get with Powell. The powell is a
machined reel with a really good drag, the sierra is a die cast reel.
Heck, I picked up a sierra for $11 brand new from walmart.

Advantage XL 4 pc Mdium fast action fly rod with machined aluminum mid
arbor fly reel and fly line for $179.00.

TiMax 4 pc fast action fly rod with machined aluminum fly reel and fly
line for $249.00.

Tiboron II 4 pc extra fast action fly rod with machined aluminum mid
arbor fly reel for $349.00.

Edge 4 piece extra fast action fly rod with machined aluminum mid arbor
fly reel and fly line for $499.00.

For more information about Powell Fly Rods, please visit their website
at www.powellco.com or call them at (415) 382-9745.

SpeyFly wrote:
In article ,
"bruiser" wrote:


http://www.arricks.com/supplies/tfokumacombo.htm


No way. The tfo series 1 is a good beginner rod, but the sierra reel is
**** compared to what you will get with Powell. The powell is a
machined reel with a really good drag, the sierra is a die cast reel.
Heck, I picked up a sierra for $11 brand new from walmart.

Advantage XL 4 pc Mdium fast action fly rod with machined aluminum mid
arbor fly reel and fly line for $179.00.

TiMax 4 pc fast action fly rod with machined aluminum fly reel and fly
line for $249.00.

Tiboron II 4 pc extra fast action fly rod with machined aluminum mid
arbor fly reel for $349.00.

Edge 4 piece extra fast action fly rod with machined aluminum mid arbor
fly reel and fly line for $499.00.

For more information about Powell Fly Rods, please visit their website
at www.powellco.com or call them at (415) 382-9745.

Sheesh, you sound like a telemarketer for Powell. I know you're not, but
damn Steve.......... You don't want to give any wrong impressions that
might hurt Powell, do you?

brians