Fly Fishing BS thread

what Brand line is good?

 

I've had good luck with Scientific Angler and RIO. I buy whatever I can find on sale. You'll probably want a simple Weight Forward (WF) floating line for Pike.

 

Now Im really getting antsy to get out there! Even though the water is cold...I know at some point I'll catch a pike. I might just take the fly rod and a regular rod and mess with the fly rod the whole time, while the other rod is dead bait and bobber

 

Get in a casting lesson if you can...

 

I think I'll do ok on that, once I get line i'll practice.

 

A local fly shop could give you some pointers too. Most shops have these rods with long strands of yarn to really show how the cast strokes and line all work together. They'll appreciate your business and interest in the activity.

It really helps to understand and practice the casting stroke.

 

I wish I would’ve taken a casting class when I started. Woulda nipped some bad habits in the bud

 

I "think" i know a little, but I can be doing it all wrong...I have a light weight rod Ive casted and caught a couple little bass but this a whole different ball game I assume.

 

I saw one driving by today...I should have stopped and looked at the place. but i doubt it will be going anywhere so I'll hit it up later. Maybe next week

 

Orvis has has some good casting videos on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/oDJJ6W23gHw

 

Most casting problems are due to casting too fast and trying to muscle/over power the cast. If you're casting 30' of line or 60' of line, the cast should still be the same other than a slightly longer pause to let the line straighten out. Watch your backcasts! With time you'll be able to simply feel the line and won't need to watch anymore.

Women are better casters then men as they don't try to muscle through the cast.

 

what do you think about this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rio-InTouc...957471&hash=item212b12bc13:g:XEsAAOSw4IlZd7Ud

 

Prolly a great line but $85 could buy 3 decent lines lol
Wf8f is the key search word, “pike” designation is kinda superfluous

That said I do have the rio intouch on my 4 and 6 that my buddy hooked me up with on a pro program and they’re great lines

 

Not needed..too much $$. Did you get a 7 or 8 wt rod?

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RIO-MAINST...UtsJ5zzzTC-uhsg:sc:USPSFirstClass!80020!US!-1

funny you said that, same brand and says it works for pike...$34.95

 

https://m.ebay.com/itm/RIO-PRODUCTS...466251?hash=item1c9d51c5cb:g:PpsAAOSwOAVaTnEY

 

8wt

 

Do it
One thing you’ll learn quick about fly fishing is that there is an overwhelming amount of gear marketed towards people with way more money than sense lol

 

See link above.

 

is the fly line usually only 100ft? Is that the typical length?