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  1. Thread: 7wt vs 8wt

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    Re: 7wt vs 8wt

    Wayne, the "other factors" you mention were the exact reasons why I choose the 8wt. I wanted the ability to cast larger flies a longer distance.

    The initial information I was reading all pointed...
  2. Thread: 7wt vs 8wt

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    Re: 7wt vs 8wt

    thanks for the comments guys.

    im going to go for the 8wt. the 9wt I have is pretty much a cheap setup and so I dont want to have to rely on it too much.

    though it may be a little heavy for...
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    Re: Siesta Key Fly Fishing Help

    of course this story had to have a happy ending right??

    http://www.siestakeyfloridarentals.com/fish.jpg

    i know the picture is terrible, but if you cant tell its a 22 - 23 inch snook. ...
  4. Thread: 7wt vs 8wt

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    7wt vs 8wt

    Hey guys, Im thinking about getting a new rod/reel setup for light saltwater fishing. Im already sold on the Pflueger Trion reel. However im still not sure what wt rod to get. 7wt or 8wt. The...
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    Re: Siesta Key Fly Fishing Help

    Thats exactly the kind of fly line i was curious about. Just got some on ebay for 20 bucks plus 6 for shipping. Thanks dudley.
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    Re: Siesta Key Fly Fishing Help

    so what do you guys think would do the trick for the lowest amount of $$$. I was looking a little bit at airflo and sa's saltwater line and everything was 50 - 60 bucks.
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    Re: Siesta Key Fly Fishing Help

    What type of flyline then would you recommend? Color? And good online sites to purchase it.

    Thanks,

    Tim.
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    Re: Siesta Key Fly Fishing Help

    I got some 20lb and 30lb fluro tippet. so hopefully that will do.

    The fly line is the scientific anglers 8lb weight forward floating line. Its the green colored air cel.
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    Re: New Fishing Blog

    I am...and I will.

    Thanks,

    Tim.
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    Re: Siesta Key Fly Fishing Help

    Dudley and pescator, thanks for the comments.

    I ended up getting 250 yards of 20lb backing and ordered some 20lb fluro tippet. Hopefully that should do the trick.

    Now I just need to catch...
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    Re: Waders and Boots Question

    After doing some more searches on the site I ended up getting the Orvis Endura Waders and the Orvis clear water wading shoes. Both seem to have positive reviews from the anglers online.

    Thanks...
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    Waders and Boots Question

    Does anybody have experience with these waders. Are they any good?

    http://www.fishwest.net/Merchant2/merch ... ct_Count=0

    Also, I was planning on getting these boots as well and found some...
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    Re: Siesta Key Fly Fishing Help

    Thanks for the comments dudley,

    I have already ordered some 9wt floating line. Anybody need 8wt???

    MNFisher,

    I hope my siesta key experience goes something like yours. Sounds like you guys...
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    Re: Siesta Key Fly Fishing Help

    Steve,

    Thanks for the information. I have a few clouser minnows tied up already so I can give those a try and also create some new ones. I was able to pick up some number 1 saltwater hooks. ...
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    Siesta Key Fly Fishing Help

    Greetings, I am heading down to siesta key in about a
    month for vacation and have a boat load of questions
    for you guys. While I may not be ?new? to fly fishing
    I still have no clue what im...
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