Featured Discussions - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T08:43:41Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/group/bluegillflyrodders/forum/topic/list?feed=yes&xn_auth=no&featured=1Good fly rods for kid beginners?tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-11-30:2036984:Topic:2240812011-11-30T19:26:47.274ZJBplusThuyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JonathanByrne
<p>Last month I had the kids with me on the Saturday that was casting clinic day for a local fly fishing club, and my daughter who just turned 9 wanted to try, so I handed her my rod and handed her off to the instructor and after about 5 minutes was already exceeding my pathetic efforts ("No, dad, do it like this! You look like a robot! :p).</p>
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<p>Ever since, she's been saying she wants her own fly rod, and my 9-foot 5 weight is probably a bit large for her, even though she's tall for…</p>
<p>Last month I had the kids with me on the Saturday that was casting clinic day for a local fly fishing club, and my daughter who just turned 9 wanted to try, so I handed her my rod and handed her off to the instructor and after about 5 minutes was already exceeding my pathetic efforts ("No, dad, do it like this! You look like a robot! :p).</p>
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<p>Ever since, she's been saying she wants her own fly rod, and my 9-foot 5 weight is probably a bit large for her, even though she's tall for her age. I'm thinking of getting her one for Christmas, but she has a tendency (as many kids do) of trying something and not sticking to it (karate, ballet), which is fine up to a point - you have to try things in life and see if they are for you or not - hence my dilemma. On the one hand, I don't want her to have a crummy rod and be discouraged, but I don't want to spend a lot of money and see her give it up, either.</p>
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<p>So, things being considered:</p>
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<p>-TFO Bug Launcher 7 foot, plus an old reel and old 5WF line I have in a box. I also have a 5 sink-tip on that reel at the moment if that would load the rod more easily. Cost: $80 now and would require getting her a reel, line, and backing if she sticks with it.</p>
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<p>-LL Bean Angler II outfit (7-foot 5-wt, reel, backing, line, leader). Cost $69</p>
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<p>-Eagle Claw Featherlight (7-foot 5-wt) with the old reel and line mentioned above. Reviews of this rod are not terribly favorable, but most are also comparing this low-cost glass rod to much higher-cost graphite, which isn't exactly apples to apples, so I'm not sure if this thing is a piece of junk or not (although at this low of a price, maybe yes?). Cost: under $25.</p>
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<p>I'm sure I'm not the only dad or granddad here who has faced this dilemma, so I'm seeking your sage advice (but no, she's not getting a Sage, hehheh). What would you do/have you done in this situation?</p> new to sitetag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-08-08:2036984:Topic:1914902011-08-08T16:42:10.800Zdave kensingerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/davekensinger
I have been fly fishing for over 40 years, in fact about 5 years ago i gave the grankids all my spinning gear except one rod for deep water perch fishing. i own 1-9#,2-8#,1-6#,2-5#,1-3# and 1-2#, most of my fishing thru the summer is done with my 2# and 3#. When the weather turns cold as it does in the great lakes i turn to steelheads on the great lake tribs but as winter comes i look forward to going south and into my beloved bluegills. If you are ever in the area pm me or feel free to ask…
I have been fly fishing for over 40 years, in fact about 5 years ago i gave the grankids all my spinning gear except one rod for deep water perch fishing. i own 1-9#,2-8#,1-6#,2-5#,1-3# and 1-2#, most of my fishing thru the summer is done with my 2# and 3#. When the weather turns cold as it does in the great lakes i turn to steelheads on the great lake tribs but as winter comes i look forward to going south and into my beloved bluegills. If you are ever in the area pm me or feel free to ask any info in this area Winter Bluegill Patternstag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-11-07:2036984:Topic:1095232010-11-07T20:16:49.457ZHeath Shaferhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/HeathShafer
<p>I usually pack up the Bluegill flies right about now and start to focus on coldwater species. It seems though that alot of people still have success in the winter also. I'm just kind of wondering what patterns are being used. Obviously with cold weather insects seem to be less of a factor in a fish's diet so I'm just curious about what else is out there for winter flies.</p>
<p>I usually pack up the Bluegill flies right about now and start to focus on coldwater species. It seems though that alot of people still have success in the winter also. I'm just kind of wondering what patterns are being used. Obviously with cold weather insects seem to be less of a factor in a fish's diet so I'm just curious about what else is out there for winter flies.</p>