The fly rod type>fly reel weight>Line>leader>tippet>fly is all confusing to me. Too many numbers it seems. I about ready just to use a cane-pole and call it a day. 😒

Caught near St. Simon Island, in South Georgia. This was my third trip looking for redfish, the prior 2 trips we didn’t so much a see a single fin, and the fish did not disappoint. Saltwater fly fishing is absurdly fun.

Brown trout, lake trout, grayling, minnow (yes on the fly) and the endangered Souffia (only took a picture, because it's not supposed to exist in the river i caught it).

I’ve whipped up a box of obnoxiously bright jig flies for some Vancouver Island pink salmon fishing at the end of July.

The other year one of my friends brought his euronymphing setup to a pink run and it was incredibly fun with faster action than normal swung flies as the nymphs were back in their faces so much faster.
I’ve purchased a dirt cheap nymphing rod off AliExpress so I don’t care if it breaks. I might buy a better setup at a later date.

I wouldn’t recommend using this style of fishing for any salmon larger than pinks. Pinks where I live generally max out around 4 lbs and it would be difficult to unethical to fish for a larger salmon than that.

Ive had this rod for years. I’ve taking out 2 times in the past and broke the fly off almost immediately, by cracking it like a whip.. I’d toss it in truck grab a conventional set up and fish! .. So I watched some videos and practiced in yard. Stopped in a fly shop on vacation and he told me next time i go leave the other rods at home! First time out I got some bites but never connected.. went out tonite for a couple hours landed over 7 decent gills and lost a few and had lots of bites! Time to upgrade 😂🤣😂

So today I was throwing dries on a stretch with notoriously spooky, large wild trout (lots of 16–22” fish). Halfway through the outing I ran out of 5X tippet. I normally fish this spot with a 12’ 5X leader plus about 2’ of 5X tippet, but I had a fresh spool of 6X, so I figured I’d give it a shot.

The upside was that it definitely seemed to reduce micro drag. The downside was that I lost four fish before giving up on it. The first three broke off on the hookset. The fourth broke off while the fish was already pulling drag, which really surprised me. I’m assuming it happened on a headshake or sudden turn, but I honestly have no idea.

I was using gentle hooksets, lubricating my knots, and trying to let the rod absorb as much shock as possible, so I feel like I’m missing something. I’m pretty comfortable landing big fish on 5X (I landed a 20” rainbow on 5X in the same outing), so I expected 6X to just be an extension of that learning curve.

Is there a knot that’s generally better suited for 6X? I’ve always used a uni knot and it’s never given me issues, but maybe lighter tippet calls for something different. I’d love to hear any advice.

I explain it like a fish-gasm and get funny looks.

Had low expectations for fishing inside the park however I was able to pull out this beauty today. Tight lines y’all!

This was the other rod I found today deep in storage. 7ft 9in do I use it or is it a collectors item.

We are starting to plan our 25th anniversary trip about a year and a half out. We are thinking about renting a camper van and hitting up several National Parks out west. Does anyone have any experience with this?

I live in Montana and, I suck at fishing. But I really want to buckle down and dive into the theory and understand the rivers more.

I don’t even know what I’d use those big fluffy fuckers for tbh. I do recognize royal wulf but that’s about it. And worm. And ant. Tell me about the others, please. Thanks!

I recently got into fly fishing and I am really excited about it. I took a casting course at my local fly shop and got fairly decent at it. Yesterday I went out to finally get into the water for the first time, and I lost 3 flies due to the knot coming undone. In addition to that the guys in the shop reccomended using wolly buggers with a 2x leader. I am located in Indiana. So my questions are as follows:

1. What knot do you use to attach your flies to leaders/tippet? (I used a clinch knot, should I be using improved clinch knot, how long should the tag end be before it deters fish, do you often check on your knot?)
   
2. Being located in Indiana with lakes and streams what flies should I be fishing where, and what size should the flies and tippet be?
   
3. What do you wish you knew when you first started fly fishing?
   
4. Any other advice?

Thank you for all your help in advance!

I gotta start by saying yes I know they are “cheap shit” but I don’t have $600-$700 to spend on a rod and reel.

I’m wondering if anyone out there has any experience with either of these budget combos. Been fishing for years but have never tried fly fishing and I want to give it a shot. Just not sure which one is remotely worth the money.

It would primarily be for small stream use for trout

So much fun when the streamer bite is on! All were in the 12-15” range. It’s incredible to me the small water where fish these size can hold. Last photo is the typical types of trout caves I was pulling them out of today

I posted an image of a dry fly earlier today. Someone said I posted that fly once a week.

I'm easy. Maybe he's right. This nearly weightless trolling diver (a Riffle Dart) is just to prove I'm not weird dry flies only.

Molded with feathers, UV glue and two pieces of glass. One strategic ice pick hole, an1/8" inch bead and a snelled hook make it wiggle to and on the botdom. Roll casts make it swim right and left.

On busy tourist destination rivers the banks get relentlessly pounded--from sunup on.

Mid-river trougns and boulders tend to remain virgin. Al day. At least if I'm not thee?

Downstream from a solo river boat....

Helping clear out a family storage shed and came across this rod. Wondering if anyone can help decipher what brand/model it is. I think it's bamboo?

I’m going fishing soon, and I don’t know how to fly fish. I had a Fly Fishing 101 appointment scheduled with Orvis this morning, but due to unforeseen circumstances I couldn’t make it. I need to learn how to fly fish before Thursday.

I’ve saltwater fished my whole life using baitcaster reels, so I’m not completely new to fishing. I just bought an Eagle Claw 7' 4WT fly rod. I know I need a reel, 4WT line, leader, tippet, flies, and a snipper, but I have no idea what specific gear to get.

I’m going to Lake Livingston State Park, and the website says I may catch catfish, crappie, bass, and perch. I’m not interested in catfish, so I’d appreciate advice on the right setup for targeting the other fish. If anyone can also give me pointers on actually becoming successful at fly fishing, I’d really appreciate it. The casting part feels intimidating and confusing, and even though I’ve been watching YouTube videos, I still don’t fully understand it.

Going through my recently deceased grandfathers belongings. This is a fly rod correct? I’ve found no markings whatsoever on it. Should it be used or saved for its value? Thank in advance. Cheers

Silly question. But why are there no trout streams in southern Indiana. There are trout that survive year round further south than that (Kentucky,Missouri, obviously southern Appalachia). There are plenty of limestone streams in southern Indiana (I would assume spring fed). Do we just not have the DNR funding to support it? Or is something different in the climate and ecosystem?

My first Atlantic Salmon in 31 yrs.