Advice For Beginning Fly Fishermen - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T19:54:45Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/advice-for-beginning-fly-fishermen?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A753395&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHere it is Tracy.tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2018-05-08:2036984:Comment:7533952018-05-08T14:29:29.003ZKeith Ritterhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KeithRitter
<p>Here it is Tracy.</p>
<p>Here it is Tracy.</p> I learned something yesterday…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-05-01:2036984:Comment:6688642016-05-01T14:41:56.135ZKeith Ritterhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KeithRitter
<p>I learned something yesterday while fishing in windy conditions. I have been using mono of two different colors for leaders and tippets and it really helps when un tangling wind knots that are going to happen in those conditions. I hope the things I'm learning are helping other newbies like me.</p>
<p>I learned something yesterday while fishing in windy conditions. I have been using mono of two different colors for leaders and tippets and it really helps when un tangling wind knots that are going to happen in those conditions. I hope the things I'm learning are helping other newbies like me.</p> KEITH;; IF YO UFOUND SOME FOR…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-03-22:2036984:Comment:6604422016-03-22T03:05:55.164Zcarl hendrixhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>KEITH;; IF YO UFOUND SOME FOR 11 DOLLARS;; YOU BETTER GET IT !! DO THEY HAVE ANY 4 WT LINE ?? I NEED 2 OF THEM !!</p>
<p>KEITH;; IF YO UFOUND SOME FOR 11 DOLLARS;; YOU BETTER GET IT !! DO THEY HAVE ANY 4 WT LINE ?? I NEED 2 OF THEM !!</p> That is Super Fly line pictur…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-03-22:2036984:Comment:6605202016-03-22T02:56:26.203ZKeith Ritterhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KeithRitter
<p>That is Super Fly line pictured Carl. I just found a source for factory over run fly line for $11.50</p>
<p>That is Super Fly line pictured Carl. I just found a source for factory over run fly line for $11.50</p> KEITH !!!!!! GO TO ACADEMY S…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-03-22:2036984:Comment:6606142016-03-22T02:48:00.956Zcarl hendrixhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>KEITH !!!!!! GO TO ACADEMY SPORTS;; GET THE SUPER FLY LINE !!!!!! WT FORWARD FLOATING LINE !!!1 IT COSTS AROUND 20 DOLLARS;; BEST LINE I HAVE FOUND !! IVE BEEN USING IT ; SEVERAL YEARS NOW;; ;; ITS BETTER THAN SCIENTIFIC ANGLER;; OR COURTLAND;; IN MY OPPINION !! ITS WHAT I USED;; WHEN WE WERE AT REELFOOT !! IF YOU CANT FIND IT ; CLOSE TO YOU; LET ME KNOW; I CAN GET IT FOR YOU !!</p>
<p>KEITH !!!!!! GO TO ACADEMY SPORTS;; GET THE SUPER FLY LINE !!!!!! WT FORWARD FLOATING LINE !!!1 IT COSTS AROUND 20 DOLLARS;; BEST LINE I HAVE FOUND !! IVE BEEN USING IT ; SEVERAL YEARS NOW;; ;; ITS BETTER THAN SCIENTIFIC ANGLER;; OR COURTLAND;; IN MY OPPINION !! ITS WHAT I USED;; WHEN WE WERE AT REELFOOT !! IF YOU CANT FIND IT ; CLOSE TO YOU; LET ME KNOW; I CAN GET IT FOR YOU !!</p> I have a 5wt and the Heddon i…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-03-22:2036984:Comment:6605192016-03-22T02:19:23.113ZKeith Ritterhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KeithRitter
<p>I have a 5wt and the Heddon is a 8wt. I have been wondering where to find affordable fly line. Have you tried the fly line from Alibaba since most line is probably made in China anyway?</p>
<p>I have a 5wt and the Heddon is a 8wt. I have been wondering where to find affordable fly line. Have you tried the fly line from Alibaba since most line is probably made in China anyway?</p> I like a 2 or 3wt rod and wei…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-03-22:2036984:Comment:6604382016-03-22T00:37:45.573ZMike Cooperhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MikeCooper
<p>I like a 2 or 3wt rod and weight forward lines. I usually shop eBay for lines and seldom pay more than $20 for a new line. For leaders I like to make my own "furled" leaders using the method I found on YouTube.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbcVaEe3RIs" target="_blank">making furled leaders without jigs or tools</a></p>
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<p>For a 2 or 3wt leader I use 8# mono and start with about 20' of line. It can be a frustrating mess if you let the loose ends tangle when…</p>
<p>I like a 2 or 3wt rod and weight forward lines. I usually shop eBay for lines and seldom pay more than $20 for a new line. For leaders I like to make my own "furled" leaders using the method I found on YouTube.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbcVaEe3RIs" target="_blank">making furled leaders without jigs or tools</a></p>
<p></p>
<p>For a 2 or 3wt leader I use 8# mono and start with about 20' of line. It can be a frustrating mess if you let the loose ends tangle when twisting, so be careful when twisting it up! I like to separate the ends with my body and slowly walk across the lawn as I twist to keep tangles at a minimum. In the video he ties a surgeon's knot, but I just tie a simple overhand knot (less bulk) and have never had one break. I end up with about a 5-6' twisted leader, add 18" of 8# line, then 18"-2' of 3X tippet. These leaders have almost completely eliminated wind knots for me, and applying floatant to it will keep it on top when fishing dry flies.</p> I like that idea Jim, you can…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-03-22:2036984:Comment:6605182016-03-22T00:23:36.471ZKeith Ritterhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KeithRitter
<p>I like that idea Jim, you can tell I like the older stuff too. I have a bamboo fly rod that I'm looking for a vintage reel to pair with it. I don't know the age of it but guessing early '50s.</p>
<p>I like that idea Jim, you can tell I like the older stuff too. I have a bamboo fly rod that I'm looking for a vintage reel to pair with it. I don't know the age of it but guessing early '50s.</p> KEITH;; THATS A NICE HAND SIZ…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-03-21:2036984:Comment:6605142016-03-21T23:51:36.620Zcarl hendrixhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>KEITH;; THATS A NICE HAND SIZE GILL BUDDY ! BRING YOUR FLY ROD TO THE RENDEVOU;; ILL TRY TO SHOW YOU HOW I ROLL CAST;; ALSO HOW TO MAKE IT TURN SIDE WAYS SO YOU CAN MAKE SOME CAST; UNDERNEATH OVER HANGING TREE LIMBS !</p>
<p>KEITH;; THATS A NICE HAND SIZE GILL BUDDY ! BRING YOUR FLY ROD TO THE RENDEVOU;; ILL TRY TO SHOW YOU HOW I ROLL CAST;; ALSO HOW TO MAKE IT TURN SIDE WAYS SO YOU CAN MAKE SOME CAST; UNDERNEATH OVER HANGING TREE LIMBS !</p> never had doubt you would be…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-03-21:2036984:Comment:6606082016-03-21T23:49:28.698Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>never had doubt you would be flinging flies in no time keith.no way is it an easy way to fish but it is a blast when you figure it out.all it is getting the fly in front of the fish.hopefully the fish eats it.nothing i enjoy more than a warm evening taking a walk with the flyrod and casting.catching fish is not as important as it used to be.i am a much better gear fisherman than flyfisher.just got sick of all the latest gear hype.am gonna mainly fish with gear that is at least 50years old…</p>
<p>never had doubt you would be flinging flies in no time keith.no way is it an easy way to fish but it is a blast when you figure it out.all it is getting the fly in front of the fish.hopefully the fish eats it.nothing i enjoy more than a warm evening taking a walk with the flyrod and casting.catching fish is not as important as it used to be.i am a much better gear fisherman than flyfisher.just got sick of all the latest gear hype.am gonna mainly fish with gear that is at least 50years old this summer.like driving a classic car.</p>