Help with Bluegill Fly Rod for Kayak - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T14:29:59Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/help-with-bluegill-fly-rod-for-kayak?feed=yes&xn_auth=noSteve-- you cant go wrong wit…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-04-25:2036984:Comment:6036292015-04-25T19:33:39.709Zcarl hendrixhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>Steve-- you cant go wrong with a 3 wt buddy!! the fun is about to begin for you now!!</p>
<p>Steve-- you cant go wrong with a 3 wt buddy!! the fun is about to begin for you now!!</p> Just to wrap this up.....I go…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-04-25:2036984:Comment:6036152015-04-25T12:02:40.741ZStephen Ermakhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SteveErmak
<p>Just to wrap this up.....I got the Redington 3 wt. Looks like it is going to work out great. Thanks everyone for your ideas and suggestions! Just waiting for the warmer weather to arrive here in MI.</p>
<p>Just to wrap this up.....I got the Redington 3 wt. Looks like it is going to work out great. Thanks everyone for your ideas and suggestions! Just waiting for the warmer weather to arrive here in MI.</p> After much research I ended u…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-04-08:2036984:Comment:5996402015-04-08T20:29:33.467Zpaul sachhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/paulsach
After much research I ended up with a very useful combination fly/spin made by TFO it's a medium fast<br />
Fly rod, I've used 4-5 weight lines effectively, what I like the best is if they are not hitting fly pattern offerings I just switched reels to spinnng, best of both world, the rod is 6'0 good flexing rod, I was so impressed with the fly/spin combo I had another rod built thats a four piece ...takes up no room easily packable great for yak and canoe fishing. ....,<br />
Paul
After much research I ended up with a very useful combination fly/spin made by TFO it's a medium fast<br />
Fly rod, I've used 4-5 weight lines effectively, what I like the best is if they are not hitting fly pattern offerings I just switched reels to spinnng, best of both world, the rod is 6'0 good flexing rod, I was so impressed with the fly/spin combo I had another rod built thats a four piece ...takes up no room easily packable great for yak and canoe fishing. ....,<br />
Paul Steve,
My setup for flyfishin…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-04-08:2036984:Comment:5993692015-04-08T02:30:13.664ZPhill Morsehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/PhillMorse
Steve,<br />
My setup for flyfishing gills is a Ten ft 4wt 4 piece. It really helps get the line up off water from tube or kayak. If it is windy I'll go up in line weight to 5wt to get better control. I tried a 9ft 3wt but it didn't have the power to handle the wind or heavier flies. If you've ever targeted big gills in the pencil reeds you're gonna need straight 10# leaders and no tippet. I use #6-#12 foam spiders with white rubber legs.<br />
Favorite choices for fly would be foam beetles, hoppers, ants,…
Steve,<br />
My setup for flyfishing gills is a Ten ft 4wt 4 piece. It really helps get the line up off water from tube or kayak. If it is windy I'll go up in line weight to 5wt to get better control. I tried a 9ft 3wt but it didn't have the power to handle the wind or heavier flies. If you've ever targeted big gills in the pencil reeds you're gonna need straight 10# leaders and no tippet. I use #6-#12 foam spiders with white rubber legs.<br />
Favorite choices for fly would be foam beetles, hoppers, ants, spiders, poppers, mini leech, PT (pheasant tail) nymph.<br />
Almost all of my bluegill chasing is done on small to medium sized inland public lakes, with the exception of ice fishing on Lake St. Clair.<br />
Hope this helps ya get into em a little better. 2 or 3 weight in a 7.6 footer…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-04-03:2036984:Comment:5981302015-04-03T15:56:25.696ZR. Michael Charskehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RMichaelCharske
<p>2 or 3 weight in a 7.6 footer. I have found from a pontoon that the longer length is more difficult to get the fish right next to the boat for release or keeping. Especially when there is water movement and boat control involved. Every inch counts. Roll cast ing is THE preferred cast for me.</p>
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<p>2 or 3 weight in a 7.6 footer. I have found from a pontoon that the longer length is more difficult to get the fish right next to the boat for release or keeping. Especially when there is water movement and boat control involved. Every inch counts. Roll cast ing is THE preferred cast for me.</p>
<p></p> I know the TFO probably shoul…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-04-01:2036984:Comment:5978922015-04-01T03:03:20.501Zchris kowaleskihttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chriskowaleski
<p>I know the TFO probably should, as my fishing buddy used one for a long time and would fish for everything with it. I would probably over line the 3wt with a 4wt line though.</p>
<p>I know the TFO probably should, as my fishing buddy used one for a long time and would fish for everything with it. I would probably over line the 3wt with a 4wt line though.</p> hi steve go with a 3 wgt fly…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-04-01:2036984:Comment:5976592015-04-01T02:18:26.119Zrobert b reidhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/robertbreid
<p>hi steve go with a 3 wgt fly rod for fishing gills from a kayak. its a blast catching them on a light weight fly rod and as for your spinning rods. all i use is ultra lights nothing over 6 ft and nothing over 6lb line. i like mr crappie line that way i can see it when the gill takes the jig or worm.hope this helps and welcome to the plastic navy and the new addiction</p>
<p>hi steve go with a 3 wgt fly rod for fishing gills from a kayak. its a blast catching them on a light weight fly rod and as for your spinning rods. all i use is ultra lights nothing over 6 ft and nothing over 6lb line. i like mr crappie line that way i can see it when the gill takes the jig or worm.hope this helps and welcome to the plastic navy and the new addiction</p> Steve-- i cast everything wit…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-31:2036984:Comment:5973482015-03-31T03:26:06.303Zcarl hendrixhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>Steve-- i cast everything with my 3 wt. poppers-- droppers on poppers- hair bugs - you name it. with just a bit of practise; you can cast just as easy as with a 5 wt.. my much pfrefered way is-- roll casting-- a porkupine quill float and a fly of some sort!!</p>
<p>Steve-- i cast everything with my 3 wt. poppers-- droppers on poppers- hair bugs - you name it. with just a bit of practise; you can cast just as easy as with a 5 wt.. my much pfrefered way is-- roll casting-- a porkupine quill float and a fly of some sort!!</p> Steve, In your experience wit…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-31:2036984:Comment:5974462015-03-31T02:21:41.753Zoldduckcoathttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/oldduckcoat
<p>Steve, In your experience with the rods you fish now ( 5/6 wt ) do you prefer slow or fast action rods? I think rod action is as important as line weight when choosing a Popper and Weighted Fly rod. If you think you will be fishing mostly poppers I would recommend you lean to the 4 wt unless you you prefer a very fast action rod. I fish slow glass rods and I prefer a 5 wt for poppers and weighted wets.</p>
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<p>Cheers,</p>
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<p>ODC </p>
<p>Steve, In your experience with the rods you fish now ( 5/6 wt ) do you prefer slow or fast action rods? I think rod action is as important as line weight when choosing a Popper and Weighted Fly rod. If you think you will be fishing mostly poppers I would recommend you lean to the 4 wt unless you you prefer a very fast action rod. I fish slow glass rods and I prefer a 5 wt for poppers and weighted wets.</p>
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<p>Cheers,</p>
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<p>ODC </p> a 3wt will do all your descr…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-31:2036984:Comment:5975522015-03-31T01:53:18.500Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p> a 3wt will do all your describing.you may lose a little distance with a 3wt but your going with a longer rod so maybe not.i am sure you can find a place to try one first</p>
<p> a 3wt will do all your describing.you may lose a little distance with a 3wt but your going with a longer rod so maybe not.i am sure you can find a place to try one first</p>