Sunday, February 25, 2018

Fly Fishing on a Budget


We all know that fly fishing can be quite expensive, but we are going to try to show you how to acquire beginner equipment on a limited budget.
First, fly rod, reel and line:  We recommend a package setup for beginners.  Redington offers a very nice combo outfit for less than $140.00: Redington Crosswater Combo Outfit The Crosswater is an easy casting, medium/fast action graphite rod, which is ideal for the beginning angler.  We recommend the 4 pc. model in 5 weight model/s flexibility for the angler on the go.



Second, terminal tackle: You'll need leaders, tippet and flies to complete your outfit.  We recommend RIO leaders / tippet and whatever flies your local fly shop recommends.  A 3-pack of 4X 7.5 foot leaders and a spool of 5X tippet will get you off to a great start.: RIO LeadersRIO Tippet. Expect to spend about $15 for leaders and $7 for tippet.
Flies should be purchased at a local shop near the watershed you intend to fish.  Expect flies to cost ~$2.00 each.  Purchase 2 or 3 of each fly recommended.  You should expect to spend about $30 on flies for your first trip.


Third, waders: You'll need these for getting close to your quarry in cold water rivers and creeks.  Redington also offers budget minder waders in the Crosswater offering:  Redington Crosswater Waders for ~$120.00. Boots to go with your chest high waders can include another Redington product: PALIX RIVER BOOTS  for ~$90.00

This will get you started for about $372.00. You could go with less expensive labels, but you'd likely be looking for upgrades rather quickly.

Other items you'll likely want can also be obtained in a combo package: Cabelas Streamside Tool Kit Net Combo for ~$35

Happy Angling!

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Found: Fly Rod for your

Little Ones.
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Eagle-Claw-Featherlight-Fly-Rod

One of Those Days

by Western Fly Media


One of those days from Western Fly Media on Vimeo.

Helps to explain why some are attracted to fishing with flies.

Bitter Root

Find this spot Bear...

Bitter Root from PMD Productions on Vimeo.

Looks like it might be a little higher than normal, so it might only be raftable on a limited basis.

This is Fly Fishing

by PMD Productions.
This Is Flyfishing from PMD Productions on Vimeo.

For some reason we'd missed this 11 months ago, but it is worthy of sharing.