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  Here I sit with 2 brand new pflueger trion 5 wt rods, 2 brand new pflueger auto reels, 4 packs of coutland WF6F line, and absolutely no clue how to get it on there. Do I need backing, Aint there supposed to be an eyelet, Whats the cheap way to make some tippets, how do I tie these knots, and LORD SOMEBODY HELP ME ITS ALLMOST TIME TO FISH >>>>>> I SPENT ALL THIS MONEY AND I HAVE NO CLUE HOW TO GET IT PUT TOGETHER!

 

  I guess this is my fault since I did the discount shopping and hunting for the ultimate deal in price. If I woulda bought it all from my local fishing shop as one set up and had them to string it Id be looking easily at close to $160 in the rods... $100 in the reels, and another $160 in the line. They woulda strung it and put it all together for me but I shopped and shopped all winter long and ended up with only $50 in the line ($10 a pack on sale for march madness at bass pro... They were sold out 3 hours after opening) , $75 for both rods with shipping, and $60 with shipping on the reels. I got $185 bucks in my 2 setups vs $420. Thanks to all the knowhow on BIGBLUEGILL.com I know somebody on here can tell me I did a great job at saving $235 and yall can show more or direct me to web sites with videos and illistratutions on how to put these things together! Im sure there are a few of you that have your own.

 

 

Wanting to take a kid fly fishing in the delta,

Mayo

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U can go to You Tube and find what you need as far as video and instruction. It is really not that hard once U get the proper instructions.
I started on youtube but i got swandled by all kings of other videos and an hour later I had nothing. If you know some vids direct links HOOK ME UP!
Yup, FAOL has a Fly Fishing 101 that will get you started just right.

Jeremy, shoot a private message over to me with your addy, and I'll tie up some of my favorite bluegill flies for ya to get you started.
Hey Jeremy, U can also try midcurrentflyfishing.com too its some good info on that site.
also look at the orvis web site they have a lot of info for newbies i to am a newbie at the fly fishing and tying. i hope to take the 6 wt out this weekend for some bass fishing and if i get my 3/4 wt in i will be doing some bream and crappie fishing/
Oh heck Jeremy,

You're pretty much ruined for life now that you came over the dark side!
However, now that WE have you in our grasp, he, he, he, we'll be glad to help!

It looks like a few have already turned you on to FAOL...great site for getting started! And a great site for any level really.

If you send me a PM with a mailing address I'll also send you some bream catching flies! We want to make sure now that you're "hooked" that you stay hooked :)

Good luck :)

Jay
If you can find a flyfishing guide in your area, hire him for half a day and let him show you the ropes. It will be the best investment you've ever made. If he's worth his money he will help you set up your flyrod and flyline plus show you the basic techniques. This is how I got started years ago.
http://www.fffsec.org/z_clubs10.html#ALABAMA
Jeremy, You might check some of these clubs out, in our club we have a fly cast instructor who loves to teach. Someone in theses clubs will be glad to help with casting. Find one close to your area and see what they have to say.

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