Don't go cheap, you will regret it. Waders are one item, where you better be sure of the quality! Take a look at the Simms L2. They are Gore-Tex, with built in gravel guards. So far thay have been...
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Don't go cheap, you will regret it. Waders are one item, where you better be sure of the quality! Take a look at the Simms L2. They are Gore-Tex, with built in gravel guards. So far thay have been...
The X is much stiffer then the Ticr. The X has a lot more power in the butt, and is more of a true saltwater rod. I would only consider the X if you want a very stiff action rod. They cast great, as...
I had had to go through this with another customer of mine. Simms will put a custom size foot in a wader for a $50 surcharge. It took about 4 weeks.
Josh White...
The tropical lines have a stiffer core and a harder coating. They are designed to be used in HOT weather. They also don't float quite as well either.
The Versi tip is a great line for certain applications. They work great steelheading, or river trout fishing. Where they do not work well, is in stillwater. If your retrieveing the fly, the loop to...
The GD was a deccent reel, but it did have some problems. Redington discontinued the GD, and redesigned it as the CD. I have heard of several people having drag problems with the GD, but have not...
The double haul is a great pack. It is by far the best selling pack I carry, out of the Fishpond and William Joseph lines. That is the only complaint I have heard yet...and its pretty minor.
Josh...
As a flats fisherman, I have several different tints of glasses. Amber for morning or cloudy days, Copper or Brown for normal brighter days....just stay away from anything with a grey, or blue tint,...
Which reel is it? A 10wt is a bit light, if your gonna fish for adults. I normally use a 12wt, and save my 10wt for Permit.
I have several customers using the CLA I have yet to hear a bad thing about them. It's got a nice drag, its smooth, and fairly light. I would reccomend that reel for sure.
If your just getting into the sport, before you buy any tackle, you need to gague how much you think your going to get into it. If your not sure, go for price pint type gear, DO NOT go CHEAP. Too...
Check these reels out....
The VT2 retails for $385-$415....
I took a BIIx to Florida for Tarpon this season, everyone loved it... It got more use than my Loomis GLX, or the Sage Xi2. The BIIx is a unique rod, is fast yet its not stiff, and very light. I plan...
Thats pretty much what I was getting at...there is a range, not a dead certain weight...
Lee, not all 5 wt lines weight the same. The first 30' is used, but there is a "Tolerable Range" A true 5 wt line is 140 Grains. However it could be as little as 134, or as much as 146 Grains.
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YOu should not be using your wrist. Watch Mel Kreiger's The Essence of Fly Casting. It is one of the best videos for teaching someone to cast, and I would reccomend that anyone who is going to teach...
I started fly fishing when I was 7 or 8. The rod size depends on how big he is, I would recommend a 9' 5wt that is NOT a fast action rod. The reasons I would hesitate to go lighter is the fact that...
If you don't find fish to cast at it doesn't matter how good of fisherman you are!
What was the weather like when you were there? What month were you there? To see that few fish, something must...
"If you can get a chance and your casting is up to 'salt-water' proficiency, make the trip."
Hit the nail on the head! I have been fishing the Keys for over 15 years, one of the biggest reasons an...
If your fishing for big fish, do not use a nail knot! They can fail!
I have fished Tarpon for 15yrs, we double the end of the fly line over and tie 2 nail knots to create a loop. Then double the...
Your looking for one rod to do to much. For bonefish your gonna want a 9' rod in either a 7wt or 8wt. It the Bones are big, or its windy you NEED an 8wt. You do not want a long rod for bonefish.
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