Beginner's fishing setup

I've fished for a large number of years, mostly for panfish, using a
standard casting combination; however, fly fishing looks quite intriguing.
During my investigation of equipment, I've gotten quite confused with the
different specifications for line weights, reels, leaders, flys, etc. Can
anyone give me an idea of where to start.

I want to fish some of the smaller lakes and ponds, from shore, for panfish.
Primarily bluegill, crappie, etc. From what I've read, perhaps 5 weight or
6 weight would work for me, and I understand that weight-forward line is
better than single weight, or that double taper is the best ... whatever
that is. Also, what type of reel? Single, multiplier, etc? I don't want to
spend a lot of money. It will be just something to do on the weekend with
my son.

Also, if there are any recommended online stores from which to buy, that
would be good too.

Your input is greatly appreciated!!!

Paul


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"Paul Lester" wrote in message
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I've fished for a large number of years, mostly for panfish, using a
standard casting combination; however, fly fishing looks quite intriguing.
During my investigation of equipment, I've gotten quite confused with the
different specifications for line weights, reels, leaders, flys, etc. Can
anyone give me an idea of where to start.

I want to fish some of the smaller lakes and ponds, from shore, for
panfish. Primarily bluegill, crappie, etc. From what I've read, perhaps 5
weight or 6 weight would work for me, and I understand that weight-forward
line is better than single weight, or that double taper is the best ...
whatever that is. Also, what type of reel? Single, multiplier, etc? I
don't want to spend a lot of money. It will be just something to do on
the weekend with my son.

Also, if there are any recommended online stores from which to buy, that
would be good too.

Your input is greatly appreciated!!!

Paul


--


================================================== ===============
Photography + Vision = Photogravision
http://www.photogravision.com
Please stop by. Thanks

"Paul Lester" wrote in message
.. .
I've fished for a large number of years, mostly for panfish, using a
standard casting combination; however, fly fishing looks quite intriguing.
During my investigation of equipment, I've gotten quite confused with the
different specifications for line weights, reels, leaders, flys, etc. Can
anyone give me an idea of where to start.

I want to fish some of the smaller lakes and ponds, from shore, for
panfish.
Primarily bluegill, crappie, etc. From what I've read, perhaps 5 weight
or
6 weight would work for me, and I understand that weight-forward line is

SNIP



At Wally World (Wal Mart) Scientific Angler has a kit for about $100. Also
try the link here
http://www.iflyshop.com/scientific-outfits.asp

Jack in El Paso
----- ***** -----
SFC, USA (Ret, 1971-93)
Life member NRA (1967)
Life member TSRA (1990)
Member USPSA (1990)
NROI Range Officer (1991)
A. F. & A. M. TX Ldg 1393

On Sun, 3 Oct 2004 14:07:47 -0400, "Paul Lester"
wrote:

I've fished for a large number of years, mostly for panfish, using a
standard casting combination; however, fly fishing looks quite intriguing.
During my investigation of equipment, I've gotten quite confused with the
different specifications for line weights, reels, leaders, flys, etc. Can
anyone give me an idea of where to start.

I want to fish some of the smaller lakes and ponds, from shore, for panfish.
Primarily bluegill, crappie, etc. From what I've read, perhaps 5 weight or
6 weight would work for me, and I understand that weight-forward line is
better than single weight, or that double taper is the best ... whatever
that is. Also, what type of reel? Single, multiplier, etc? I don't want to
spend a lot of money. It will be just something to do on the weekend with
my son.

Also, if there are any recommended online stores from which to buy, that
would be good too.

Your input is greatly appreciated!!!

Paul


FWIW. I would say a 5 or 6 wt. and a DT floating line to learn with.
The lighter wts would be more fun with pan fish but if it gets a tad
windy its just going to **** you off, and if you are mad it ain't fun.
(don't get me wrong, as you are learning no matter what wt you have
the wind is something you will sooner or later have to deal with.) You
may be tempted to go with a DT line but I would say no. True you may
have more ease getting a little longer casts, but DT lines are not as
easy to roll cast. Being able to do a good roll cast is key and will
save you heart ache in the end. As well... if you learn with a DT
line, the first time you use a WF line you will feel like a stud. ;-)
Get a book.(s) reading is good for you!
Get a video.
Practice.
Take a class (if you can)
Be Patient.
Have Fun.
Relax..............That is what it is all about.

On Wed, 06 Oct 2004 02:50:08 GMT, (Goat) wrote:

On Sun, 3 Oct 2004 14:07:47 -0400, "Paul Lester"
wrote:

I've fished for a large number of years, mostly for panfish, using a
standard casting combination; however, fly fishing looks quite intriguing.
During my investigation of equipment, I've gotten quite confused with the
different specifications for line weights, reels, leaders, flys, etc. Can
anyone give me an idea of where to start.

I want to fish some of the smaller lakes and ponds, from shore, for panfish.
Primarily bluegill, crappie, etc. From what I've read, perhaps 5 weight or
6 weight would work for me, and I understand that weight-forward line is
better than single weight, or that double taper is the best ... whatever
that is. Also, what type of reel? Single, multiplier, etc? I don't want to
spend a lot of money. It will be just something to do on the weekend with
my son.

Also, if there are any recommended online stores from which to buy, that
would be good too.

Your input is greatly appreciated!!!

Paul


FWIW. I would say a 5 or 6 wt. and a DT floating line to learn with.
The lighter wts would be more fun with pan fish but if it gets a tad
windy its just going to **** you off, and if you are mad it ain't fun.
(don't get me wrong, as you are learning no matter what wt you have
the wind is something you will sooner or later have to deal with.) You
may be tempted to go with a DT line but I would say no. True you may
have more ease getting a little longer casts, but DT lines are not as
easy to roll cast. Being able to do a good roll cast is key and will
save you heart ache in the end. As well... if you learn with a DT
line, the first time you use a WF line you will feel like a stud. ;-)
Get a book.(s) reading is good for you!
Get a video.
Practice.
Take a class (if you can)
Be Patient.
Have Fun.
Relax..............That is what it is all about.
One more thing....
Catch Fish.
(But 'relax' is most likely more important.)

Goat wrote:




FWIW. I would say a 5 or 6 wt. and a DT floating line to learn with.
The lighter wts would be more fun with pan fish but if it gets a tad
windy its just going to **** you off, and if you are mad it ain't fun.
(don't get me wrong, as you are learning no matter what wt you have
the wind is something you will sooner or later have to deal with.) You
may be tempted to go with a DT line but I would say no. True you may
have more ease getting a little longer casts, but DT lines are not as
easy to roll cast. Being able to do a good roll cast is key and will
save you heart ache in the end.

Although I don't think there is much difference between the two in terms
casting, it's been "generally accepted" that DT lines roll cast better
and WF lines are better for distance. IMO, with the different tapers
made today, generalizations like that can't be made. Personally I use DT
lines for lighter rods (mainly because you can reverse them and get two
lines out of them) and WF for heavier rods because I think they
generally give you a bit more distance.

Willi

On Tue, 05 Oct 2004 21:14:34 -0600, Willi & Sue wrote:

Goat wrote:




FWIW. I would say a 5 or 6 wt. and a DT floating line to learn with.
The lighter wts would be more fun with pan fish but if it gets a tad
windy its just going to **** you off, and if you are mad it ain't fun.
(don't get me wrong, as you are learning no matter what wt you have
the wind is something you will sooner or later have to deal with.) You
may be tempted to go with a DT line but I would say no. True you may
have more ease getting a little longer casts, but DT lines are not as
easy to roll cast. Being able to do a good roll cast is key and will
save you heart ache in the end.

Although I don't think there is much difference between the two in terms
casting, it's been "generally accepted" that DT lines roll cast better
and WF lines are better for distance. IMO, with the different tapers
made today, generalizations like that can't be made. Personally I use DT
lines for lighter rods (mainly because you can reverse them and get two
lines out of them) and WF for heavier rods because I think they
generally give you a bit more distance.

It might be the tapers I buy, but from where I'm casting, there is no doubt
that the typical Double Taper is easier to roll cast at distance, and is
easier to mend, than the typical Weight Forward line; and further, because of
the thinner running line, the typical WF line is better at distance casting
than the DT.

Zero doubt...

/daytripper (Red Sox Win! Yankees Lose! Edwards exposes Doctor Evil for the
rich lying hypocritical crank he is. It's been a great day! ;-)

daytripper wrote:
Willi & Sue wrote:
Goat wrote:

FWIW. I would say a 5 or 6 wt. and a DT floating line to learn
with. The lighter wts would be more fun with pan fish but if it
gets a tad windy its just going to **** you off, and if you are
mad it ain't fun. (don't get me wrong, as you are learning no
matter what wt you have the wind is something you will sooner or
later have to deal with.) You may be tempted to go with a DT line
but I would say no. True you may have more ease getting a little
longer casts, but DT lines are not as easy to roll cast. Being
able to do a good roll cast is key and will save you heart ache in
the end.

Although I don't think there is much difference between the two in
terms casting, it's been "generally accepted" that DT lines roll
cast better and WF lines are better for distance. IMO, with the
different tapers made today, generalizations like that can't be
made. Personally I use DT lines for lighter rods (mainly because you
can reverse them and get two lines out of them) and WF for heavier
rods because I think they generally give you a bit more distance.

It might be the tapers I buy, but from where I'm casting, there is no
doubt that the typical Double Taper is easier to roll cast at
distance, and is easier to mend, than the typical Weight Forward
line; and further, because of the thinner running line, the typical
WF line is better at distance casting than the DT.

Zero doubt...

/daytripper (Red Sox Win! Yankees Lose!

Yes, it was a good day for Sox fans.

Edwards exposes Doctor Evil for the rich lying hypocritical crank he
is.

So that would make Edwards Kerry's Mini-me? If I heard "John Kerry and I
have a plan" one more time I would have puked. Did he EVER get a
sentence out that didn't include the words John Kerry?

It's been a great day!

Hey, one out of two wins ain't all bad. ;-)
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

"Paul Lester" wrote in message
.. .
I've fished for a large number of years, mostly for panfish, using a
standard casting combination; however, fly fishing looks quite intriguing.
During my investigation of equipment, I've gotten quite confused with the
different specifications for line weights, reels, leaders, flys, etc. Can
anyone give me an idea of where to start.

I want to fish some of the smaller lakes and ponds, from shore, for
panfish.
Primarily bluegill, crappie, etc. From what I've read, perhaps 5 weight
or
6 weight would work for me, and I understand that weight-forward line is

SNIP



At Wally World (Wal Mart) Scientific Angler has a kit for about $100. Also
try the link here
http://www.iflyshop.com/scientific-outfits.asp

Jack in El Paso
----- ***** -----
SFC, USA (Ret, 1971-93)
Life member NRA (1967)
Life member TSRA (1990)
Member USPSA (1990)
NROI Range Officer (1991)
A. F. & A. M. TX Ldg 1393