Im about to purchase a Redington trace 3wt 8 6 fly rod. Any fly line . . . It's main use is going to be for dry fly fishing, on small streams I may fish it occasionally on medium rivers, ( 25 ft width estimate) I do use terrestrials, humpy trumpy's kill on a local creek Sometimes use chubby Chernobyls, and others on this bigger size Does anyone have this rod? I'm
Jig and Balanced Flies - Washington Fly Fishing Forum Been seeing several videos on tying jig and balanced flies for mainly leeches, buggers , etc I was wondering if they are that much better than similar patterns on the standard hook? I mainly fish west side lakes for trout and sometimes bass Thanks Dr Bob :)
Sage Xi2 thoughts? | Washington Fly Fishing Forum Greetings I am in the market for a good fast action 8 wt salmon steelhead rod and am considering a closeout Xi2 I know this rod was really popular a couple years ago, and wondered if it has a loyal following I am sure that the Xi3 is an improvement, but I am not willing to spend $700 on a
Seeking Advice for Fly Fishing in Skagit Valley - Sedro. . . Hi everyone, I recently moved back to Skagit Valley and am excited to delve into fly fishing I'm quite new to this and would appreciate any tips on good spots for beginners Currently, I have two rods: a 10ft 8wt and a 9ft 5wt I'm open to targeting any species of fish in Lakes or Rivers I do
Bull trout flies? - Washington Fly Fishing Forum Even more important than the fly pattern is the intent it was tied with Bull trout prefer a fly that was tied in hopes of encountering a different species Don't even think about tying flies for bull trout or targeting them They aren't interested if you're pursuing them
Does anyone remember Kunnan rods? - Washington Fly Fishing Forum The fly rod is very slow compared to the stuff I have now I got them back when Outdoor Emporium was up on Pontius Does anybody know that approximate date of when they moved? The last time I went to Outdoor Emporium, It was like driving into a bunch of bums Not the best place for a sporting good outlet I liked it when it was in the middle of
Stupid Questions about Flatwing Flies - Washington Fly Fishing Forum The more I know about why a fly was designed a certain way, the more confident I am in modifying colors, materials, etc So here are my stupid questions: Why are the hackle feathers for the tail tied in facing up instead of to the side?
Help identifying old fly rod - Washington Fly Fishing Forum Good evening everyone, I’m just getting into the sport of fly fishing and I received this pole as a gift a few years back I took the pole into orvis earlier today and the advice I was given was to come here and ask the opinion of the forum They suspected it to be a bamboo rod and old however I
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