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Trout
Jan 11, 2006 0:14:27 GMT
Post by troutpro on Jan 11, 2006 0:14:27 GMT
Just wanted to start a thread here and see if I could get any info. I'm getting into fly fishing for trout this year. I bought some of my gear including fly reel, fly rod, fly line, leader, tippet, strike indicaters, waders, and a few flies. I still would like to get a hat, fly vest, line clippers, pliers, and floatant for leader and flies. Anything else I should get?. Any tips on fly fishing for trout are greatly appreciated.
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Trout
Jan 11, 2006 4:55:30 GMT
Post by MK-M-GOBL on Jan 11, 2006 4:55:30 GMT
Four large can of "DEEP WOODS OFF" Sorry but I had to say it ;D Sounds like all you need is a good steam full of trout and you're set. I've got a great stream I was hitting early Summer and was hammering the brookies in the last hour of the day. One thing you didn't list that I know I'm glad I carry is a pair. A clip on the hat magnifying focals! Sun starts to go down and you need to put on a different fly, this makes it so much easier. I've gotten pretty heated trying to thread my line standing belly high in the rapids.
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Trout
Jan 13, 2006 0:40:48 GMT
Post by perry on Jan 13, 2006 0:40:48 GMT
Other things to consider, joining the local chapter of trout unlimited. The people are...interesting, as well as very knowledgable and there is a meeting every month. Don't know where your at, but the Monadnock chapter meets in Peterborough every month at the fire station. We've also started fly tying classes at the Keene rec center every wednsday night from 7-9. Knowledge equals more fish!
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Trout
Jan 23, 2006 2:43:29 GMT
Post by troutpro on Jan 23, 2006 2:43:29 GMT
I just started getting into fly tying and am doing alright. Still need some more material, but otherwise I am learning. In February I will probably be taking a fly tying class at Gander Mt. once a week. Now I only need a fly vest, hat, fly tying material, and floatant.
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Trout
Jan 27, 2006 2:39:40 GMT
Post by whitetail71165 on Jan 27, 2006 2:39:40 GMT
I started fly fishing last year and it is probably the most relaxing pastime i have found.
Get a net. Gotta have a net.
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Trout
Jan 27, 2006 12:42:08 GMT
Post by perry on Jan 27, 2006 12:42:08 GMT
One thing you gotta' have, and CAN'T buy, is a decent back cast. Most people when they're just statring out with a fly rod have a tendency to not let their back cast develop, to load up. It's really important to know how your rod will transfer energy. If you've got a fast rod it will be less forgiving of bad casting strokes and you'll find up with wind knots in your leader or worse, you'll snap off flies like you had a bull whip in your hand. A slower rod will lallow you to more easily keep a nice open loop if you don't try to over cast through the power stroke, the forward part of the cast. Sorry. Too much information, it's easy to get carried away with this stuff.
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Trout
Jan 27, 2006 15:37:58 GMT
Post by troutpro on Jan 27, 2006 15:37:58 GMT
Thanks for the information perry. I will keep that in mind while practicing casting.
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Trout
Jan 31, 2006 6:44:51 GMT
Post by wingnut on Jan 31, 2006 6:44:51 GMT
great tip perry! the best thing i ever did was to learn to cast at different agles. don't just focus on the traditional over head cast. try to cast side arm with your rod parallel to the ground (this will also help you to see your back cast coplete itself) I have also used an oposite shoulder cast--castingwith you right hand but over your left shoulder. It looks and feels strange but is worth trying. and don't get frustrated with your casting it will just get sloppier. if you start to get mad, it's time to go inside and tie some more flys. above all else have fun.
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Trout
Jan 31, 2006 23:30:51 GMT
Post by browning204 on Jan 31, 2006 23:30:51 GMT
Tide or Current proof pants!!! I think them have them at wildlife taxidermy!! ;D ;D ;D
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Trout
Jan 31, 2006 23:31:45 GMT
Post by perry on Jan 31, 2006 23:31:45 GMT
That opposing shoulder cast is fun to do, but should only be practiced by the brave, or fully insured. If you're trying to throw something small and relatively harmless, wear safety goggles. If you're trying to practice this cast with a clouser...wear a helmet! Good luck. And remember...if it's not bleeding, it doesn't count.
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Trout
Feb 1, 2006 5:33:11 GMT
Post by wingnut on Feb 1, 2006 5:33:11 GMT
chuck and duck!
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Trout
Feb 1, 2006 12:26:48 GMT
Post by troutpro on Feb 1, 2006 12:26:48 GMT
Thanks for the tips. I'll remember to wear a helmet and safety goggleswhile practicing.lol ;D
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