I am a brand new fly-fisherwoman (without her own rod) interested in buying a used fly outfit from someone who has moved onto to bigger and better rods and reels. I was considering getting the White River Dogwood Canyon outfit, because it’s within my price range, but I really prefer to buy used things instead of new. There are so many things being sold these days I worry we are going to turn our planet into just a big trash bin - and I’d like to do my part to prevent that. Also, I would much more enjoy buying a rod that has some value other than monetary - a story and a history, that will become part of my story as well.
So, if any of you have an outfit you’d like to sell, or can give me advice regarding the quality of these White River, Cortland, or any of those other kits out there, I’d much appreciate it! I’m interested in a 4 or 5 piece, anything from a 5 to 8 weight, but am open to all possibilities.
Karli-Rae
P.S. I also hand-tie all my own flies, and I’d love to fulfill any special requests, in addition to the monetary payment.
Hello there Ma’m,
You said you are interested in a used Outfit…I suggest lookin hereon the “Things for sale” thread or just hit your local Pawn Shops…just look around and Be sure to check the tip and all eyes for damage etc.,
Maybe this will be helpful.
Welcome to FAOL AlbaSurf, I don’t have an outfit for you but you might have luck at fly shops that sell good used demo gear. I’ve found fly gear on craigslist also, and of course there is Ebay and right here in FAOL as mentioned. I sure like the ‘wild hopper’ pattern. Great tye.
… and welcome to the FAOL BB from the Bitterroot Valley MT.
Neat fly you’ve posted in your initial post. Certainly looking forward to more pix, since I see from your profile that you like photography. And maybe some pix of fishies when you get the chance to take some.
As far as finding a rod with a story and some history, I’m sending you a PM.
Thanks to everyone for the welcoming words! I am really excited to have found the FAOL forums and look forward to learning and interacting, and someday even contributing, here!
Regarding the fly - thanks for the kind words! That’s actually the first fly I ever tied, they now look quite a bit more realistic but amazing things can happen when you don’t use a pattern and just see what happens!
Welcome to FAOL! As a new freshwater flyfisherman, I purchased my first 5 wt. outfit from LL Bean for $99 complete and even after many years of purchasing additional rods, I still feel it is a perfect way to get into flyfishing with equipment that has a guarantee from one of the finest. You can’t go wrong with any level of rod/reel from this company.
I have one fly fishing outfit left from a big batch of stuff I bought to re-sell. For $90 plus shipping and insurance it is a nine foot five weight Gander Mountain guide series rod with a divided nylon covered tube. Includes a scientific anglers concepts reel loaded with line and backing. The rod is in like new condition with made in Korea sticker still on it and string for price tag still on tube. The reel and line are in good shape but not as pristine. This is a nice looking IM6 rod with walnut insert reel seat. I have cast the outfit and found the rod to ba mod to fast. The last time i researched shipping and insurance on this outfit it was $16.50 but I can’t remember where it was shipping to so it might be a bit more.
I see from your profile you live in Iowa. What type of fish are you wanting the rod for? You mentioned a used 5 - 8wt. Are you planning on fishing for trout in the NE part of the state or bass, bluegills and such? If you are wanting a rod for trout, I would recommend a 8" - 8 1/2’ 4wt. If you are fishing for warm water species then a 6wt. I also see from your profile that you are a nursing student, so I would imagine you don’t have allot of $$$ to spend right now. I am a member of the Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association and our local Chapter Cental Iowa Fly Fishers. I’ll ask around and see if someone have a rod, reel and line they may want to part with and isn’t wanting an arm and a leg for it. If I find anything, I’ll send you a pm.
I found out about the Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association and I hope to go to the local chapter’s meeting the first Sunday of June! I live in the Quad Cities and I have been told there isn’t too much fly fishing around here. But I’ll see what I can do, and worse case scenario, I get a lot of good casting practice!
Realistically, I’m primarily fishing for smallmouth bass. I go to school in Missouri, so after the summer I will be back down there until winter.
You CAN catch a small fish or trout using a little fly on a bigger weight line, right? My line of thinking was that a little rod and line can’t cast big bass bugs, but a heavier weight rod and line can still cast the little guys. Is that accurate?
If you are fishing for smallmouth, then you want to be looking at a 9’ 6 or 8wt. A 7 wt would be a compromise. I fish for smallmouth allot here in Central IA and the 6 & 8 is what I primarily use. Most of the time I tend to lean towards the 8 due to the size of flys I normally throw ( #6 on up) and also because I want to get the fish in as quickly as possible and get it unhooked and back in the water.
I have a Cabela’s Genesis 9’ 5wt combo with rod on reel case I’d be willing to let go. Comes with a SA Master Headstart line (used but serviceable) and a 5wt DT line I bought for the rod but never used. Not sure on the price, but PM me with your range and we can probably work something out. Not sure on shipping charges, but I’d expect around $15 insured.
