cheap flyrods? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T12:33:26Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/cheap-flyrods?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A262358&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSportsman's warehouse has a g…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-27:2036984:Comment:2623582012-04-27T14:05:18.369ZDale Crafthttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DaleCraft
<p>Sportsman's warehouse has a good value 3 wt rod by Okuma that handles and casts well for under 50 bucks, add a Martin reel and Cortland 333 line and you have a fine outfit for under 100. This rod casts very well and is a pleasure to handle all day. The outfits at Walmart are all fiberglass rod or composites and quite heavy along with a very soft line that is difficult to cast at times.</p>
<p>Sportsman's warehouse has a good value 3 wt rod by Okuma that handles and casts well for under 50 bucks, add a Martin reel and Cortland 333 line and you have a fine outfit for under 100. This rod casts very well and is a pleasure to handle all day. The outfits at Walmart are all fiberglass rod or composites and quite heavy along with a very soft line that is difficult to cast at times.</p> LOL David.
Don't play me at…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-23:2036984:Comment:2611952012-04-23T00:33:09.101ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>LOL David.</p>
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<p>Don't play me at Trivial Pursuit. I have never been defeated :)</p>
<p>LOL David.</p>
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<p>Don't play me at Trivial Pursuit. I have never been defeated :)</p> Thanks Allen. David you got…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-22:2036984:Comment:2611942012-04-22T23:58:41.997ZDwayne Denisonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DwayneDenison
<p>Thanks Allen. David you got me some tickled, I almost peed myself</p>
<p>Thanks Allen. David you got me some tickled, I almost peed myself</p> You're just brimming with inf…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-22:2036984:Comment:2610202012-04-22T22:34:21.257ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>You're just brimming with info, aren't you Allen?</p>
<p>Im sorry, buddy.... too funny! LOL</p>
<p>You're just brimming with info, aren't you Allen?</p>
<p>Im sorry, buddy.... too funny! LOL</p> I've seen a Fly reel / Spinni…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-22:2036984:Comment:2610192012-04-22T22:03:03.320ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>I've seen a Fly reel / Spinning Reel combo travel pack, I think at Academy. One rod, either 3 or 4 pieces, not sure on length, power, etc. Also came with a Fly reel and a Spinning reel. Not sure if there was line in the package or not. Can't remember how much is cost, either.</p>
<p>I've seen a Fly reel / Spinning Reel combo travel pack, I think at Academy. One rod, either 3 or 4 pieces, not sure on length, power, etc. Also came with a Fly reel and a Spinning reel. Not sure if there was line in the package or not. Can't remember how much is cost, either.</p> Thanks guys for all your help…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-22:2036984:Comment:2608972012-04-22T13:42:21.414ZDwayne Denisonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DwayneDenison
<p>Thanks guys for all your help. Tooty, I plan on learning in back yard first, thats how years ago, I learned to cast and flip a baitcaster. Started with small kids pool, then worked down to 5gal bucket. Now I can flip in a coffee can. David, lots of guys around here use fly rods for spinning reels for crappie and gills, so if things dont workout I have a new gilling rod (haha). Goodthing I have three open lots across the street. Ah at least will give neighbors a good laugh, nothing like…</p>
<p>Thanks guys for all your help. Tooty, I plan on learning in back yard first, thats how years ago, I learned to cast and flip a baitcaster. Started with small kids pool, then worked down to 5gal bucket. Now I can flip in a coffee can. David, lots of guys around here use fly rods for spinning reels for crappie and gills, so if things dont workout I have a new gilling rod (haha). Goodthing I have three open lots across the street. Ah at least will give neighbors a good laugh, nothing like watching this fatboy with a long stick.</p> I tend to agree with you Dway…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-22:2036984:Comment:2609882012-04-22T13:33:52.949ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>I tend to agree with you Dwayne; Walmart offers both Shakepeare and Pflueger... and both are invariably a bit heavy if you ask me. They do come as a complete kit, so that is good.</p>
<p>- The included line is floating, weight forward, tapered which is acceptable.</p>
<p>- The reel is a basic plastic manual model, which is fine, too.</p>
<p>- These kits are complete, with everything needed to cast the included flies. Even pre-tied tippets are in there! There isn't much ELSE, however, so plan…</p>
<p>I tend to agree with you Dwayne; Walmart offers both Shakepeare and Pflueger... and both are invariably a bit heavy if you ask me. They do come as a complete kit, so that is good.</p>
<p>- The included line is floating, weight forward, tapered which is acceptable.</p>
<p>- The reel is a basic plastic manual model, which is fine, too.</p>
<p>- These kits are complete, with everything needed to cast the included flies. Even pre-tied tippets are in there! There isn't much ELSE, however, so plan ahead.</p>
<p>The rods are the rub for me. They are 8', 3 piece, 5/6 wt..... which is not where I would like to go.</p>
<p>These are considered standard, middle-weight set-ups. I get that.</p>
<p>I would prefer a 2-4 wt., slow-action rod for panfish, though. The problem is this is purist stuff, so it's outside the envelope for most fly-fishing newcomers.</p>
<p> I say pony up and use it. Here's why.</p>
<p>There is one OTHER thing worth considering with these:</p>
<p>You can turn most any fly rod into a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>spin-casting</strong></span> rod. Many makers, including Shakespeare and South Bend, even sell a combo fly/spin set ups. While die-hard fly men will gag at this idea, by attaching a spinning reel with electrical tape or zip-ties, you can create a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">long cast, long reach</span> panfish rod.</p>
<p>It would be best to stay with ultra light reels, as the limp lines tend to hang up in the narrow guides on fly rods. Im thinking a decent under-spin, trigger actuated reel, here. Coupled with some of the thin 2-4 lb test mono/fluorocarbon line, it should slide on through well enough.....</p>
<p>This is something I haven't tried yet, but am eager to. Right now I'm focused on moving house, and not on fishing stuff. But once I get resettled, this is gonna happen.</p> HEY DWAYNE,
YOU are headed…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-20:2036984:Comment:2603412012-04-20T01:51:11.378ZDAVID L EITUTIShttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DAVIDLEITUTIS
<p>HEY DWAYNE,</p>
<p> YOU are headed in the right direction and I know you have big knees so you could break several before you get the hang of it!! Keep it simple and don't get frustrated and give up. Everyone ties wind knots in their leaders, get caught in trees on the back cast, and slap the water hard once in a while. <br></br> Learn the basic stuff first and practice casting in the yard and you'll do just fine . ANY PROBLEMS, YOU HAVE MY NUMBER and don't hesitate calling . It is one of the…</p>
<p>HEY DWAYNE,</p>
<p> YOU are headed in the right direction and I know you have big knees so you could break several before you get the hang of it!! Keep it simple and don't get frustrated and give up. Everyone ties wind knots in their leaders, get caught in trees on the back cast, and slap the water hard once in a while. <br/> Learn the basic stuff first and practice casting in the yard and you'll do just fine . ANY PROBLEMS, YOU HAVE MY NUMBER and don't hesitate calling . It is one of the most satisfying forms of fishing there is . When I'm casting to a bunch of spawning gills not much else is on my mind and forget about all sorts of bad stuff in the world and on the Tube. It takes you to another place and when you get it right , IT'S MAGIC!</p> I've watched that video sevra…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-20:2036984:Comment:2603332012-04-20T01:17:07.946ZJohnnyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Johnny
<p>I've watched that video sevral times, love it, to watch him fish is like watching art in the making, wish I was as fluid with a fly rod.</p>
<p>I've watched that video sevral times, love it, to watch him fish is like watching art in the making, wish I was as fluid with a fly rod.</p> i typed in fly fishing on you…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-19:2036984:Comment:2602002012-04-19T05:47:03.421Zchris kowaleskihttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chriskowaleski
<p>i typed in fly fishing on youtube, and this is pretty incredible <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IflkFD25nD4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IflkFD25nD4</a> carp fly fishing</p>
<p>i typed in fly fishing on youtube, and this is pretty incredible <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IflkFD25nD4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IflkFD25nD4</a> carp fly fishing</p>