Author Topic: Fly fishing question (Read 1088 times)

StevenJK87 · « **on:** February 18, 2019, 10:50:00 AM »

Hi everyone,
I am new on your forum and flyfishing is a new kind of fishing I'd like to master. Don't get me wrong, I'm not an absolute noob haha.
Anyways, I was thinking of my first fly fishing gear set (a combo of a rod and reel), and I've already watched a lot of reviews and did my own research. So, I came up to 2 possible variants that are reasonable to me in terms of budget and quality (based on what I learned from the internet). But before I buy 1, I wanted to ask you folks to please comment on these 2. I don't want to buy something crappy and then go and spend money again.
1. Combo of 2 Okuma products:
rod - https://www.okumafishing.com/en/product/Crisium-Fly-Rod/crisium-fly-rod.html
reel - https://www.okumafishing.com/en/product/SLV-Fly-Reel/slv-fly-reel.html
2. A starter kit, Wright and McGill - https://www.recreationid.com/wright-mcgill/plunge-fly-fishing-collection-3-4-mpn-wmepc8644.html

I see, that there is some extra stuff that comes in the kit, but I'm more concerned about the quality of the rod and reel.
Also, I'd like to stay in $150 budget.

Thanks for any help/recommendations!

StevenJK87 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2019, 10:51:24 AM »

Also, I'd appreciate good info on good physical (not online) fishing stores in Alberta. Preferably those, that specialize in fly fishing, if there are any.

Walleyes · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2019, 06:36:06 PM »

I’m not a big fly fisherman but I do some and have been at it for about 25 years in all. If I had one suggestion it would be don’t go cheap on equipment not that $150 is cheap but,, I don’t think you’ll fit in a decent rod and reel and line for that. Others may disagree but this is my opinion. When it comes to casting a decent rod can make all the difference. I would spend more on the rod, less on the reel as it’s only purpose in smaller gear is to hold line anyways and spend a bit more on a good forward weighted line. A decent rod will run in the $150-200 range you want something with some back bone stay alway from the noddle rods. Reels can be replaced at any time down the road. A decent line is going to run in the $40-50 range. Just some thoughts to ponder. Come spring if you can get out to the boat and sportsman show there are generally some decent sales on and you may very well be able to get into a decent set up in your price range.

StevenJK87 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2019, 12:21:05 AM »

Well, it makes sense, $150 or $200 is not a great difference after all.

greylynx · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2019, 05:11:02 PM »

If you live around Edmonton, try this course out. Contact the boys on the site and say you would like to try out some rods first before you dump a significant chunk of money into a fly fishing outfit that is made just for you. The course will allow you to try different stuff on real water.
You will not get a bigger bang for your buck. Honestly. Compare the price with a Bow River Guide.

http://www.nlft.org/2018/03/09/learn-to-fly-fish-4/

OL_JR · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2019, 07:58:28 PM »

Love fly fishing but never have got so devoted to it to really spend the big bucks on gear, I can tell you that if you put the time in to learn the streams you are fishing it will go a lot further than having a top notch rod and reel. Line is one thing I wouldn't scrimp out on though. Good line will cast through a rod whether it be $30 or $300 but I've had the opportunity to use some higher end rods and if you are serious it would be worth looking into down the road. They do help make your efforts more efficient.
By no means are they necessary though, a lot of it is technique. Where I find a good rod comes most in handy is in the tight spaces where you are doing more roll or steeple type casts and a good rod can deliver the effort a lot better.

Starting out though you will be just fine with a budget rod, some good line and learning the ropes. Fly fishing is something diehards will paint as another level in profiency but it really is only as hard as you make it.

agritech · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2019, 10:08:56 PM »

SLV is a good reel, get some Rio floating line and an TFO (Temple Fork) rod. I would go with a 9ft-6 weight, good all round rod and you can still cast in the wind and fish for pike with it as well. I have a few outfits and bought a TFO probably 10 years ago or more, it has worked well for me.

W101 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2019, 05:49:03 PM »

When missus sort of retired , she decided that Bird Hunting and Fly Fishing
we're going to be be her new passions ...
Well she's a gun owner , all PALled up.
We went to the Bow on Sunday , water is wide open ,
More mallards than I saw in all the Bird season ,
shore sort of iced up .
We shopped to outfit her for flying , 1st cabin , fortunately I had a spare
Sage Rod 4 weight ,
If you can't play a sport , be one ! I learnt that in 40 yrs in the Golf
bussiness ..

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