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04-29-2012, 10:58 PM
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Best fly rod for a noob like me??
Looking at getting into flyfishing. Looking for a decent trout set up? help please haha nothing to expensive as i dont know if ill even like it. I just dont know where to start at all.
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04-29-2012, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by fishermansfriend
Looking at getting into flyfishing. Looking for a decent trout set up? help please haha nothing to expensive as i dont know if ill even like it. I just dont know where to start at all.
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I go to the big box stores. then try out any rods that they carry , then get return policy understood for the different brands. after that I go to the pawnshops in calgary and grab the one that suits my fancy. for a beginner look for a 6-8 wt set up. 6 if you plan to chase trout, 8 if pike is more your style. hope that helps. some of the new fly combos will get you on the water for abought 100$.
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04-29-2012, 11:21 PM
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Pieroway
Spend $150 on a Pieroway Method Rod. They are a Calgary company and great guys. Their warranty is outstanding. www.pierowayrods.com
I have 3 of them and they are by far way better then TFOs Amundson and the Sages i have owned. Buy one, You wont be disappointed.
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04-29-2012, 11:24 PM
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I always say to get a stiff one while youre learning to cast. learning on a 4 or 5wt light bendy rod makes it so much more difficult to learn proper technique.
id get an 8wt
imo
my first rod was 22$ and reel, pfleuger medallist 50$
caught thousands more fish on that than my newer fenwick 6wt and same reel 20 yrs later
the hard parts are always learning how to cast, how to take the line off the water etc
again something around 9' 8wt is good for learning imo
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04-29-2012, 11:44 PM
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X2 on the Pieroway!! I love my new set up!! Under 200 bucks!! Great guys, great service, great warrenty!!
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04-29-2012, 11:52 PM
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well i just got a gift certificate for bass pro for about 130. if i need to spend more to get into a good rod and reel combo i will just wait.. but im just trying to way my options.
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04-30-2012, 12:00 AM
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hrmmm... didn't know Pieroway was here in Calgary as well.
If you're fishing the bow, a 5 wt is a good choice - it's my go to rod and i've landed up to 23 inch trout without issue. Great weight for nymphing and small streamers and i've chuck and ducked bunnies on it as well.
I've landed 10 pound pike on it. Wouldn't try a 20 pounder for sure but...
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04-30-2012, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by fishermansfriend
well i just got a gift certificate for bass pro for about 130. if i need to spend more to get into a good rod and reel combo i will just wait.. but im just trying to way my options.
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It's not just the rod. Most combo's have very cheap lines on them and should be replaced. The rest of the costs include flies and leaders. Nevermind waders, boots, vest, net, etc. I do recommend a net.
General rule of thumb - you're going to realize how bloody expensive the first fish you catch will be.
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04-30-2012, 12:15 AM
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go on kijiji
theres always a bunch of fly gear on there
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04-30-2012, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by fishermansfriend
Looking at getting into flyfishing. Looking for a decent trout set up? help please haha nothing to expensive as i dont know if ill even like it. I just dont know where to start at all.
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I asked the same question 2 weeks ago and got a lot of good advice from other members. I'm by no means an expert but I went to Bass Pro Shops and got further educated on flyfishing gear. There is a TFO combo there for $219 but I found rod a little soft (or slow) and the reel kinda cheap looking so I bought the TFO BVK and White River Classic reel for $400. Used it last week, loved it! made learning to cast a breeze.
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04-30-2012, 02:13 AM
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Go with a peiroway best bang for your buck
The redington are nice rods 2
Stay away from tfo rods they aren't. Even built right
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04-30-2012, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by pipercub17
Go with a peiroway best bang for your buck
The redington are nice rods 2
Stay away from tfo rods they aren't. Even built right
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now you tell me! lol!
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04-30-2012, 06:54 AM
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I agree w/ Lambo the TFO package is well worth the 220 bucks, or remington has a cheap package as well. I would get a 4 piece rod as well, i find i dont break as many rods with them, quading or pushing through thick willows is hard on rods!...lol
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04-30-2012, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by pipercub17
Go with a peiroway best bang for your buck
The redington are nice rods 2
Stay away from tfo rods they aren't. Even built right
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What is wrong with the TFO rods? Please provide some detail. I thought they were one of the best "bang for your buck" rods in the industry.
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04-30-2012, 09:39 AM
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I started with a Sage in 5wt. You don't need to spend the $ for a Sage, but I think the 5 was the right choice for the trout water around Calgary. 6 would be OK too, especially if you spend more time on the Bow. From that I have heard and tried TFO seems like a good less expensive rod.
It would help if you described the type of water you would be fishing and what you want to fish for. Someone mentioned an 8wt, which would be good on some water for some fish, but not for smaller creeks and rivers, etc.
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04-30-2012, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BeeGuy
I always say to get a stiff one while youre learning to cast. learning on a 4 or 5wt light bendy rod makes it so much more difficult to learn proper technique.
id get an 8wt
imo
my first rod was 22$ and reel, pfleuger medallist 50$
caught thousands more fish on that than my newer fenwick 6wt and same reel 20 yrs later
the hard parts are always learning how to cast, how to take the line off the water etc
again something around 9' 8wt is good for learning imo
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Sorry Bee, but I have to disagree. Most new flycasters will not have the wrist strength to cast an 8 weight properly, no matter how strong they are. A fast action 8wt, in fact a fast action of any weight, will make learning all the other parts of fly fishing much more difficult, such as mending line, roll casting, etc.
To the OP, there are lots of options for a fly rod out there: St. Croix, Redington, Orvis, and many others. I would suggest a "medium" to "medium fast" action 5 or 6 weight, in the 9ft range. When budgeting I would spend $120-180 on a rod, as little as possible on a reel, and buy the best line you can afford ($75 range buys you an excellent line - Rio, Airflo, SA, Cortland).
First line should be a short front tapered weight forward floating line. After that you can look at a variety of lines to suit the type of fishing you do.
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04-30-2012, 10:20 AM
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go to walmart and get a superfly combo for $100, a great rod/reel combo for begginers.
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04-30-2012, 10:34 AM
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Most people that get into fly fishing tend to stick with it. I wouldn't go too cheap starting off. Pudelpointer has it right, buy the rod you can afford and cheap out on the reel.
After a 15 year layoff from flyfishing, I bought a basic 6 wt martin creek rod kit just to see if I would develop a love for it again - and I did. When I bought the 5 wt TFO, I realized that casting the martin creek was akin to casting with a broomstick.
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04-30-2012, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by silverdoctor
It's not just the rod. Most combo's have very cheap lines on them and should be replaced. The rest of the costs include flies and leaders. Nevermind waders, boots, vest, net, etc. I do recommend a net.
General rule of thumb - you're going to realize how bloody expensive the first fish you catch will be.
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Thanks for the info, So best bet is to stay away from combos. I fish 3-4 times a week as is. I would think its a safe bet to say ill like fly fishing.
I already have waders boots net and a ton of other gear. So right now i think i might just borrow a rod or two from some friends to see what i like.
I will be fishing trout only for the most part as i have a couple brand new spin, bait cast setups for bass, walleye and pike.
Thanks to all for the advice!
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04-30-2012, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by fishermansfriend
I already have waders boots net and a ton of other gear. So right now i think i might just borrow a rod or two from some friends to see what i like.
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That is a great plan. Don't discount the combos, some are quite good, but not all have a balanced rod and line. Definitly try every rod and line that you can get your hands on.
If you are going to be around Lethbridge sometime I can let you try a number of different rod actions from medium-slow to ultra-fast.
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04-30-2012, 03:15 PM
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04-30-2012, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by silverdoctor
Most people that get into fly fishing tend to stick with it. I wouldn't go too cheap starting off. Pudelpointer has it right, buy the rod you can afford and cheap out on the reel.
After a 15 year layoff from flyfishing, I bought a basic 6 wt martin creek rod kit just to see if I would develop a love for it again - and I did. When I bought the 5 wt TFO, I realized that casting the martin creek was akin to casting with a broomstick.
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I think I have that Martin creek combo, true the rod is a little slow and its not as good as more expencive rods but for the money I think its pretty good. I've beat the hell out of mine going on about 5 years now and caught a whole pile of fish in the process. If anyone knows of a better combo in the $100 range I'd be interested in hearing about it.
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04-30-2012, 03:20 PM
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Here's the answer for you Take the one day (6 1/2 hour) fly fishing boot camp from Hanson's fishing outfitters in Calgary. It's taught on the Bow and costs $200. For that you get instruction AND a 4 piece fly fishing combo worth $300 retail. Hard to lose with that one.
http://www.hansons-outfitters.com/fl...ing-boot-camp/
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04-30-2012, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Okotokian
Here's the answer for you Take the one day (6 1/2 hour) fly fishing boot camp from Hanson's fishing outfitters in Calgary. It's taught on the Bow and costs $200. For that you get instruction AND a 4 piece fly fishing combo worth $300 retail. Hard to lose with that one.
http://www.hansons-outfitters.com/fl...ing-boot-camp/
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Now theres a extremly solid idea.. thanks i will definatly be calling to check into that.
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04-30-2012, 04:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Okotokian
Here's the answer for you Take the one day (6 1/2 hour) fly fishing boot camp from Hanson's fishing outfitters in Calgary. It's taught on the Bow and costs $200. For that you get instruction AND a 4 piece fly fishing combo worth $300 retail. Hard to lose with that one.
http://www.hansons-outfitters.com/fl...ing-boot-camp/
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Wow! that's looks like a great deal! Wish I saw that 3 weeks ago.
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04-30-2012, 05:25 PM
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Where can you get Pieroway rods? do you need to order online, or is there a dealership?
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04-30-2012, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by fishermansfriend
Now theres a extremly solid idea.. thanks i will definatly be calling to check into that.
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Do...its well worth it....you will not be sorry.
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04-30-2012, 06:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
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Where can you get Pieroway rods? do you need to order online, or is there a dealership?
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Right here in Calgary:
http://pierowayrods.com/PRBlog/contact-us/
2525B – 16 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2G 3R4
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04-30-2012, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
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Agreed...I have 4 TFOs, love them all.
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04-30-2012, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
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Originally Posted by silverdoctor
hrmmm... didn't know Pieroway was here in Calgary as well.
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Only in Calgary.
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