When fly fishing you need a calm temperament, be able to switch off and keep repeating the same technique without getting frustrated. This is half the battle, the other half is the right equipment. Of coarse you need sun glasses so you do not have to squint from the sun and maybe a hat but most importantly the tackle makes all the difference.
When choosing a rod, should you go for a modern composite graphite rod or an old fashioned bamboo rod? Should you choose a rod for one particular water or setting or go with a multi purpose rod. All these factors will come into the equation when choosing a rod to cast your flies. Talking of flies, this is another area where choice is important. Do you go for a dry fly or go for an insect replica. The colour of the fly could also be important, is there a colour for morning and a different one for night.
Another thing to think about is weather you want to learn how to tie your own flies or are you better off buying them already done.
The choice of rod and fly could also affect the decision as to what line you will use.
The type of line you use may be also be influenced by what fish you are fishing for, larger fish will need a heavier line as appose to smaller fish. You will have to decide on weather you want your line to float or sink, weather your fish feed on the surface or on the bottom.
Some anglers are quite happy to use a bomber or swim feeder, just cast their line out and relax on the riverbank and wait. Fly fishing on the other hand is much more a hands on approach; you need to be fully concentrated on the task ahead of you. Tackle decisions can make the difference between having a fantastic day and having a ordinary day.
Most fly fishermen take it very seriously; it takes patience, dedication and practice to become a good fly fisherman. Choosing the right rod can be very tricky, with lots of different people having different ideas. Below are a few choices to help you.
Fibreglass- A large number of rods these days are made from fibreglass, whether they are for fly fishing or regular fishing. The main downside of fibreglass rods is that they are heavier than graphite or bamboo rods which in turn could make your arm tired at the end of the day. Despite this they are able to take a lot of punishment which makes them a popular choice.
Bamboo- Many of the older fishermen will not here a bad word said about these rods. Of coarse this is just someones opinion, but they were one of the first rods to be made and are still being made today. There is a lot that goes into making a bamboo rod and for this reason they can tend to be one of the most expensive.
Graphite- These tend to be quite stiff but that does not mean they are not effective.
These rods give good flexibility and are quite strong. they give good performance and they can vary in price difference and quality.
Reels are another important piece of equipment, the abel fly reel is considered one of the best around. A lot of parts are interchangeable from one reel to another making this a good choice. Also it does not matter if you are left or right handed as they can be converted easily from one to another.
jeff ryall
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help with choosing the right fishing equipment?
i am soon going to upgrade all of my cheap fishing supplies and get a little more serious about fishing. I need supplies that work in both murky ponds and crystal clear streams. I am pretty much starting from scratch, so I will need a new rod, reel, tackle box, tackle, and fishing line.
I want a spinning rod and reel. My maximum price is $70. Right now, my sights are on the Pflueger trion gx-7 reel and the shakespeare ugly stik classic spinning rod. please recommend your favorites considering my circumstances.
I also need a good sized tackle box (but not gigantic) that has room for many shads, other artificials, waterproof, and plenty of room in the bottom for the bigger stuff.
I have my ideas for tackle, but no idea on the fishing line. I want something strong and exceptionally invisible in both clear and murky water.
please take your time and answer these intelligently.
thank you
i am going to fish for mostly bass, trout, and some catfish; with some crappy and bluegill mixed in.
Your sights seem to be set just right. As for gear, I would recommend you use the Cajun line. I don’t know where all it gets sold, but I got some for my reel, and believe it or not, I seem to be having better luck catching fish. I normally fish in murky water though. So, for clear I don’t know if it will do any better, but it worked just fine in a fairly clear pond for me. As for the gear, it depends on what your fishing for. You said you want space for shad, which by my experience means that your either after bass or stripe. Don’t forget to toss in some spinner baits. In my area the light green ones seem to be doing best. As for a tackle box, I don’t know the exact name, but Plano makes a lot of them, I prefer the smaller ones that the lid opens with one shelf, that has a lid, sealing in your stuff. I like the open bottoms, with parts made for spinners, this is ideal for me, because I can load it how I want to without having to take along an extra thousand pounds of fishing gear.
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That is a good choice of reel for the price and combine it with a 7ft medium-action spinning rod. For the line I would go with a 10lb Berkley Vanish flourocarbon line if you’re looking for a line that invisible underwater. For the tackle box, I would just get a nice backpack and buy a few lure boxes to put in it. I’ve got tackle boxes but I like to use my backpack instead because it is a lot easier to carry especially when I pounding the shorelines.
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http://www.reviewfishinglures.blogspot.com
http://www.ultimatefishingtackle.com
Mr Help! So, here’s the deal. You don’t mention any where what kind of fishing you want to re focus on so I personally can not recommend squat for you, "seriously" as you asked for, no one can. I can recommend that buying a rod and reel on line before you test it, weigh it, find that it is comfortable in your hands is ludicrous though. So, I hope you are looking at one at a retail store and not on line. I can not recommend the reel, at least without knowing what fish you are going to focus mostly on but I will say this that if you are going with a spinning reel get rear drags and get an extra spool (or two) that way in your box you can switch out to stronger line (already spooled) if you are snapping off or lighter line if you decide to go for trout instead of bass on a day when the bass aren’t biting. I hope you are paying attention because all the baits are uniquely made for certain species, though some (not many) can over lap for other species. If you want bass baits, or trout baits put what you want into the white "Search for questions:" window above and pick and choose from all the answers for the same questions asked over history. Lastly, not knowing what fish you are targeting I can’t recommend what line. Nor can I recommend what speed your reel will need to be, in order to be able to retrieve baits at high speed when needed to for certain species. Please take the time to intelligently give us a little more information, thank you
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edit: use the white "Search for questions:" window to put into it "favorite lures for Bass, Trout, catfish, crappie, bluegill, You will find that reading books about the species you are soon to get serious about will give you much more insight into how much more easier catching them is when you learn to think like them. baits for bass fishing is way different that those for trout, crappie and bluegill however seem to run fairly close in size and shapes. For trout and bluegill I use light action rods and reels for bass I have different length and weight rods and line on reels geared for fishing certain ways or speeds. You will need a few extra spools for your box so changing line will be way easier and much less time consuming. think the fanny pack tackle packs are best if you had a different one for bass and one for trout, crappie and bluegill. But the more you read and learn the easier finding them will be and the more fun you will have.
Get a tackle set up with a shoulder strap. You will thank me later. Spiderwire Stealth is super silent and invisible, their 20lb test is equivalent to a 6lb test monofilament. You already have made a great choice for you spinning combo, ya cant do much better. As far as all the tackle that goes in your gear, thats all dependent on the waters you fish, and species you’re goin for. I do suggest having Boo-Ya crankbaits, and Big sharp hooks for doin "carolina rigs" if you are bass fishing. But, again, We probably arent fishing the same waters.
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First- Thumbs UP to Artie and Ultimate. (I’d like to thank Artie for helping to establish what species of fish your targeting. And I’d like to give Kudos to Ultimate for suggesting Fluorocarbon line.)
2nd- Reel- The Pflueger Trion would be an excellent choice, (esp for your price point). Here is a link to BPS where you can view reviews for the Trion. 78 people give the Trion a 4.6 out of 5- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_58697____SearchResults
3rd- Rod- If you are MAINLY targeting Bass & Trout then I suggest you also look at the Berkley Lightning Rod. Lightning Rods are 3 times more "sensitive", have a better warranty than Ugly Stik, and are in the same price range. Sensitivity is a MAJOR factor in Bass and Trout fishing. Sensitivity ties into the "weight" of the rod. A good idea is to go to your local Walmart/ local Bait & Tackle and put BOTH rods in your hand at the same time. You will notice a vast difference in weight between the two. A compromise between the Lightning Rod and the Ugly Stik is the Ugly Stik Lite shown here- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_16669____SearchResults
Lightning Rod- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_89130____SearchResults
A regular "Classic" Ugly would be more suited to Catfish and Carp or any fish where you don’t really need to FEEL the strike.
In any case, whatever rod you decide to purchase it should be a Medium action 6’6" or 7′. (The 7′ would be my personal choice. A longer rod helps you subdue larger fish easier by using "leverage".)
4th- Ultimate is correct. Fluorocarbon line is the only "invisible line" available at this time. (Fluorocarbon has the same refractive index as water making it virtually invisible.) Personally, I only use Berkley Vanish as leader material but you may have luck with it as your Main-line. Look at P-line Fluro. It has a better reputation…….Braid is another option. Braided line is extremely strong VS it’s diameter, BUT, it generally has poor "abrasion resistance". Abrasion resistance is very important in heavy structure and weedy environments. Your "best bet" would be a combo of the two- 6/20 Power Braid and a 12-14LB fluro leader.
As a beginner fisherman I would purchase the size Tackle box I thought I could "grow into". They sell pre-made soft-sided boxes at various different super-stores. GO to the store and pick one in your price range.
Here is an example of a decent soft-sided T-box- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_97864____SearchResults
Hope this extra info helps ya? Good luck.
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;ole fisherman.
For that fishing I would go with a Zebco 33 platinum, 10-pound Stren, fitted with a Berkley cherry wood 6’6 medium action or medium/light. The rod and reel should cost around $50 plus line. Zebco makes some good, cheap reels and I’m sure the cherry wood is a good rod too.
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