jmgbelgium Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Hye, I`m new in Canada coming from Belgium and I would like to fly fish (I fly fish 3 years in Belgium 10 years ago) but I have no equipment so far. I have a bunch of questions. As I don`t really know how all this work, I jsut ak a few of them : Rod : is St croix premier series a good choice to start here Do you know yellowstone rod (from Wisconcin if not try ebay !!! they seem to have fancy and not pricy rods) ? Has someone a second hand rod 9' 4 or 5 wt to sell ? Reel : Is a large arbor a better choice ? What`are the most commun features for a trout reel ? aluminium ... Please I need advices on what to buy Thank you very much for your help Jean-michel the best beers are still in Belgium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dell Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Jean-Michel, Welcome to the board. Yes, St. Croix rods are good. Temple Fork rods are also good and also reasonably priced. I don't know Yellowstone rods. I'm not convinced a large arbor reel is "better" I think it's just different. A regular reel works for me and the sort of fishing I do around here. There are lots of bargain reels out there for around $50 to $80 which will be fine for the casual angler. I have some and they work fine on small streams. If you are going after big fish where they can run long distances and take out your backing, then you might want a more expensive reel with a better drag system. People may have different opinions about this, but if you are just starting I would recommend reasonably priced equipment at first, and then you can upgrade later if you want. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisS Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Jean I will agree with Mike. St. Croix is a very good rod and also for the price the Temple Fork is hard to beat. I know several people that have them and won't use anything else. For reels as Mike said there are lots of good inexpensive reels on the market. They all work. Were you out to the club last Wed night. If good to see you on the Wed. See you Next Wed. I hope this helps Tight Lines Always Dennis S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave robinson Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Jean-Michael: If the weather is nice, (the forecast is for a nice fall day) and I can covince my wife she doesn't need me I'll give you a call sometime Friday or Saturday to see if you want to go fishing with me on Sunday. Depending on weather and time available we have two choices. 1. Little Smoky River for Grayling (makes for a looooong day) 2. Muir Lake (for the last time before closing next weekend). You won't need to rush out and get equipment as you can borrow some of mine. But you will need a fishing licence. If you're interested, send me a personal message, or give me a call (my phone # is on the newwsletter) Dave Robinson PS I'm the guy who demonstrated on Wednesday DR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisS Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Dave I'm giving serious thought for the Little Smokey for Sunday. If you are give me a shout. If I can get most of what needs to be done tomorrow I was going anyway. I've got a new camara I want to try out. Minolta Z6. 12power optical zoom. Tight Lines always Dennis S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobalong Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I think for the money the St. Croix (200.00) you mentioned or a Temple fork Lefty Kreh, about 95.00 and an Okuma Sierra reel, disk drag for about 70.00 and some Rio-Rio Grande Line about 60.00.In a five or six weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave robinson Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Dennnis: I just need to find someone to drive my daughter home after church, and I'm free, I hope to settle that early toomorrow. Once that's done I'll give you a call. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisS Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 So far all looks good at this end too. Unless the day blows up. Finally started my Red Green fly. Got it down now and its just tie tie tie. shouldn't take long now. takes about 20 min per fly. Talk at you later today. Tight Lines Always Dennis S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave robinson Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Jean-Michel I tried calling you Saturday. but the number you gave me on Wednesday comes up as "not in service". Dennis and I are headed out to the Little Smoky on Sunday We're meeting at 6am at Denny's restaurant (Gateway Boulevard and about 35th Avenue) If you want to come along, just show up at the restaurant.. I'll be bringing a spare rod, reel and line anyway. Dave R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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