i got a 6 wt. last year i am geting a 8 wt. soon and i want to get started in cristmas and chocolate do you have any sugestions on what to use. and a sugesstion on a good sturdy fly combo 8wt. under 250
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There are two posts that I found on 2cool. One is Texxan1 selling some of Chris Phillips old gear, some great rods cheap, and the second is right below, has a reel or two. The rod really has to be something that suits your personal style. If you aren't that far along, that you know what you like, give me a call and I can help narrow it down for you. Reel doesn't need to be anything expensive, pretty much just holds line for Inshore Texas fishing. Line and Rod are the important part. If you need specifics, be glad to help. Keep the flies simple!! Short leaders in the Galveston area for sure. If you really want a combo, check BPro, they usually have something that is a good starter. If you plan to stay for a while, buy a good rod and line and a cheap reel. Used equipment would make a good start. Only concern about a rod would be look for chips or scratches in the coating/finish, could become a weak spot down the road if from an impact.http://www.theshallowist.com
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Originally posted by only lures View Postok i went this morning and found a temple for with an 8 wt for 160 i ahve several salt water flies and have been with my 6 wt. and caught a 14 inch trout liked to kill ithttp://www.theshallowist.com
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yea i went to a saltwater fly cast and with the high grade line and a 9 foot with a 8 wt. sage and got my cast to about 75 feet and i fell in love with sage and tfo and iv been working at it and my best cast was estimated 85 feet with a 6foot 6 rod with my old 4 wieght is that good !Itching To Be Fishing!
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Originally posted by only lures View Postyea i went to a saltwater fly cast and with the high grade line and a 9 foot with a 8 wt. sage and got my cast to about 75 feet and i fell in love with sage and tfo and iv been working at it and my best cast was estimated 85 feet with a 6foot 6 rod with my old 4 wieght is that good !
Coe, You are dead on! Inexoensive reels are fine. If you have a little bit of ability to apply drag, that's all that you need. My favorite example is that most of the early tarpon fishing in S Florida was done using a Pflueger Meddalist fly reel. Not much there to talk about.http://www.theshallowist.com
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The standard length for most fly fishing use would be 9 foot, typically I would recomend a 7-9 weight rod with matching line. Obvous conclusion is that 8 wt is the middle and therefore the most used in Texas coastal fishing. I have fished a 6 wt quite a bit, but tough if the wind blows. Even fished a 4 wt for trout undwer the lights. 9 foot 8wt will get you where you want to be most days.http://www.theshallowist.com
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it's really dependent on the fly and the target. think about the animal that you are trying to represent and how it moves and that will servce as your guide. Usually slower works better as most flies are good representation of prey species, and very bouyant.http://www.theshallowist.com
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