Bluegill Fly Rodders

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If you love to nail a big bluegill or shellcracker on a fly rod, this is your group.
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  • Good fly rods for kid beginners?

    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…

    By JBplusThuy

    Nov 30, 2011

    9

  • Recent move from FL to MD

    Well I decided to take a promotion and work 3 yrs in MD. I'd like to find a couple of fellow fly rodders to fish with.

    By Tim Roberts

    Mar 29, 2015

    2

  • Blue Gill Antics That You have Experienced

    Hey Guys! I am new to this site, and thought it might be interesting for members to relate some of their experiences with catching bluegills on popping bugs with a fly rod!In my earlier fly fishing days down in Louisiana, my buddy and I use to go bream fishing with rubber popping bugs and fly rods…

    By Sam Holt

    Apr 6, 2015

    18

  • Here's The Dream.

    Okay, so you fly fish. Or maybe not. But, you want to be better, or maybe just get into more adventure.If so, check this video.Sean Kerley, this ones for you-http://youtu.be/aEXRMQGZYpQ

    By David, aka, "McScruff"

    Mar 8, 2014

    19

  • Sharing the catch

    I don't fish every week but when I catch 10 or 15 nice gills on my flyrod its an enjoyable day on Lake Okeechobee. One reason I'm successful is because I have a nice aluminum bass boat to fish from. The other part of fishing I enjoy is sharing those gills with some of the bank fishermen. I have…

    By Tim Roberts

    Jul 6, 2014

    2

  • Spare

    I just traded a box of 22 shells for a True Temper 8'6" 5wt.I was thinking I could use it for a spare or loaner. I'mWondering if I made a good trade.

    By David Truelove

    Mar 7, 2014

    7

  • Davy Knot (for tippet to fly)

     I don't know which knot you fly-fisherman like to use for tying the tippet to your fly, I used to use an improved clinch knot but find I like the "DAVY" knot much better. ( I have had clinch knots come untied with a fish on the line ) The Davy is simpler to tie, has very little bulk and is as…

    By Donald Schmotzer

    Feb 20, 2014

    9

  • Step by Step tying a great panfish fly, modified "Greenie-Weenie"

     Here is a very simple and effective fly for Blue Gills. Easy to tie (takes just a couple minutes) works for all kinds of Sunfish...........Don in SChttp://youtu.be/HqbsA6bLAZ8

    By Donald Schmotzer

    Feb 13, 2014

    0

  • Cheap Tungsten Bead Heads

    I am in no way sponsoring these guys… BUT… The deal is incredible.For those of you that tie your own flies, Jigs etc, You have to check these guys out. Rip Lips Fishing.I use Tungsten Bead heads a lot especially for tying Chironomids, amongst other things.For your comparison: Cabela's 20 Bead heads…

    By Rob Hilton

    Feb 6, 2014

    8

  • new to site

    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…

    By dave kensinger

    Aug 8, 2011

    3