How to learn fly fishing?

[OldTimer]

(12-12-2012 05:48 PM)onwind Wrote:  where do you get a heavy yarn? can I use the yarn for tying the egg patterns? is it too light?

By heavy yarn - I mean just fluffy knitting yarn that is about 1/4" in diameter or so. Remember the yarn that some kids have tied to there mittens up through there sleeves to prevent loss - like that...........

Egg yarn might be a bit too light.

Cotton butchers cord would work too.

I'm sure Wallmart or the dollar stores would have something...........

OT

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(12-13-2012 03:48 PM)grubman Wrote:  It's tough to get them on a fly. Maybe more rewarding but still tough. Get yourself an outfit, not the cheapest and not Crappy Tire, then watch videos read books, meet up with other fly guys and get out and practice till your arm falls off.

We should set up a meeting for fly fishing.

All "styles" of fishing have various strengths and inherent weaknesses.

On certain days/places/conditions a fly guy might "out catch" a lure tosser or bait fisherman........... then vice versa other days.

My advice is that one does some research - decide what kind of spot and fish you actually will use the fly gear for - try to sample someones elses gear for the weight feel thing ...............and only then get an outfit.

For example - light trout will be a #6 or such outfit......... for bass #8..........then theres the decision if floating or sinking line, weight forward, double taper, level, shooting head.......... and on and on.........

For a beginning outfit spend the money on the rod, and the line.......... the reel (unless your salmon fishing or in the salt) is just a storage can for the line... just make sure its large enough to hold the line and some backing.

It's not hard....... really really........... your arms won't fall off - honest.

Cheers,

OldTimer