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I am interested in trying fly fishing. Trout fishing is one of my favorite things and it seems like it could be even more fun with a fly rod. I do not know much about what to get. What would be a good beginners setup and what flies are good for trout?

Question by fishallday. Uploaded on August 20, 2009

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from Alex Pernice th... wrote 2 years 24 weeks ago

The flys depend on where you look, Setup, try this in a 5 wt 9 foot version...

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id...

Here is a good beginners guide for how to/ what you need...

http://www.flyanglersonline.com/begin/101/

Any other questions, Ask.

AP

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from buckhunter wrote 2 years 24 weeks ago

Check out Flytalk.

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from wvboy1022 wrote 2 years 24 weeks ago

Cabelas Genesis. The whole kit cost about $150 and comes with everything you need, including flies.

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from wvboy1022 wrote 2 years 24 weeks ago

Cabelas Genesis. The whole kit cost about $150 and comes with everything you need, including flies.

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from bosoxnolan wrote 2 years 24 weeks ago

I am also starting on fly fishing. I found a Martin kit for 37 bucks. 8 foot 5 weight i believe. The rod is very nice, but the reel isnt much. even if you buy a seperate reel you can save quite a bit of money

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from RobinHood wrote 2 years 23 weeks ago

go with a 5 weight, and a pachage deal will be more than enough to get your started....however, see if any friends or coworkers have one you can borrow first. I would hate to see you buy one to find out it isn't your thing (although I highly doubt it). The great thing about outdoors people is that they are almost always willing to share their gear.

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from bo wrote 2 years 21 weeks ago

woolly buggers in olive, brown, or black are a great go to fly in most conditions and most anywhere

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from rudyglove27 wrote 1 year 27 weeks ago

Agreed with buckhunter and + 1 for you sir!!!

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from Alex Pernice th... wrote 2 years 24 weeks ago

The flys depend on where you look, Setup, try this in a 5 wt 9 foot version...

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id...

Here is a good beginners guide for how to/ what you need...

http://www.flyanglersonline.com/begin/101/

Any other questions, Ask.

AP

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from wvboy1022 wrote 2 years 24 weeks ago

Cabelas Genesis. The whole kit cost about $150 and comes with everything you need, including flies.

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from bo wrote 2 years 21 weeks ago

woolly buggers in olive, brown, or black are a great go to fly in most conditions and most anywhere

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from buckhunter wrote 2 years 24 weeks ago

Check out Flytalk.

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from wvboy1022 wrote 2 years 24 weeks ago

Cabelas Genesis. The whole kit cost about $150 and comes with everything you need, including flies.

+1 Good Comment? | | Report
from bosoxnolan wrote 2 years 24 weeks ago

I am also starting on fly fishing. I found a Martin kit for 37 bucks. 8 foot 5 weight i believe. The rod is very nice, but the reel isnt much. even if you buy a seperate reel you can save quite a bit of money

+1 Good Comment? | | Report
from RobinHood wrote 2 years 23 weeks ago

go with a 5 weight, and a pachage deal will be more than enough to get your started....however, see if any friends or coworkers have one you can borrow first. I would hate to see you buy one to find out it isn't your thing (although I highly doubt it). The great thing about outdoors people is that they are almost always willing to share their gear.

+1 Good Comment? | | Report
from rudyglove27 wrote 1 year 27 weeks ago

Agreed with buckhunter and + 1 for you sir!!!

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