fly fishing

[William Novotny]

I've been intrigued with fly fishing for quite some time. I recently picked up a fly setup and was kinda wondering the next step. I picked up an 9' 8 weight 4 piece temple fork rod paired with a hardy uniqua 7/8 reel. Right now it's spooled with floating line with a floro leader, no tippet. I've got a few large flies like a ghost shrimp and a popper, couple others. I'd like to do some surf fishing with this setup buti figure I will probably need sinking line to avoid my line being pushed back in from the waves. Any tips you guys could suggest would be great

[battleborn]

Awesome. Sounds like a good start. I would suggest a sinking line something like a rio outbound short (intermediate sinking) I usually run straight fluro. Use a more elliptical casting motion with heavy weighted flies. I use my fly gear on beaches and bays. It challenging and rewarding. If your in SD if schedules permitted could pass some tips. Cheers,

[octico]

Talk to the guys at ScSurfishing.com , really cool guys over there. They are really helpful and they have a bunch of articles on how to surf fish in general.

[Lipripper92592]

Get or make a chest basket, for holding your stripped (sp) line. Such a pain having your line around your ankles and legs in the surge. Bust out the fly rod on the macs, those horse macs will pull some line.
For surf fishing, look for the trenches and holes. It's been a while since I've tied, but the perch always hit small flies with chenille, marabou and crystal flash. Red or orange bellies on the flies were hot tickets.

[William Novotny]

Here is the fly that I'll be trying it the surf tomorrow http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee392/williamnovotny/20140605_192830.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/williamnovotny/media/20140605_192830.jpg.html)

[fishing md]

This is all you need for calicos,spoties,halibutt on the fly

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sculpin head


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350 grain sinking tip






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GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!

[William Novotny]

I went out this morning and did a couple casts. After the reel got a little wet it started to make a soft scraping sound like it had fine sand in the works. I immediately left, went home popped the cassette out and rinsed everything in fresh water. That fixed it but if that was the result of only a couple casts in the surf then this isn't the reel for me. I returned the reel and will be looking for a salt specific model.

[William Novotny]

I'm looking at the okuma Cedros saltwater series. It has a 5 star review and is 100 bucks less then the hardy

[Fish Taco]

I went out this morning and did a couple casts. After the reel got a little wet it started to make a soft scraping sound like it had fine sand in the works. I immediately left, went home popped the cassette out and rinsed everything in fresh water. That fixed it but if that was the result of only a couple casts in the surf then this isn't the reel for me. I returned the reel and will be looking for a salt specific model.


If you want a reel that has tight tolerances and is saltwater worthy, check out the Tibor line of flyfishing reels. They're expensive, yes... but they are the best IMHO.

[battleborn]

Galvin Torque reels are nice too.

[Mike scales]

Check out Hatch fly reels. Company in Vista ca. Solid, light, and made for salt. Tip- Sometimes I'll use two flies at once. Little tricky, but can produce some stellar results.
Cheers!

[tacmik]

try so cal fly fishing in liberty station or san diego fly fishers.

[food4less562]

Check out Hatch fly reels. Company in Vista ca. Solid, light, and made for salt. Tip- Sometimes I'll use two flies at once. Little tricky, but can produce some stellar results.
Cheers!

How would you tie two flies? Both flies on line or two tippets with flies on each line?

[food4less562]

Oh nevermind. http://theflyfishingbasics.com/two-fly-setup/

[Lipripper92592]

:D:D:D I always wondered why fly fishermen got labeled "the snobs" of fishing.
Still running my Daiwa Eliminator fly rod, for around 15 years. I keep it in a Sage tube case to make me feel better:D

[fishing md]

Check out Hatch fly reels. Company in Vista ca. Solid, light, and made for salt. Tip- Sometimes I'll use two flies at once. Little tricky, but can produce some stellar results.
Cheers!

Good advice on the Hatch reels i have the 3 plus and the 7 plus never had a problem .....


I WAS THINKING OF HAVING A...'' FLIES ONLY DAY AT THE SAN DIEGO BIG BAY'' $20 FEE 100% PAY BACK TO THE BIGGEST FISH... ANY IDEAS??????? OR FEEDBACK....THANKS


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[Mike scales]

Awesome pics! I'd be very interested in having a little "tourney" amongst friends.
:cheers1:

[battleborn]

+1

[YakDout]

-1 since I don't know how (yet)


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[Mike scales]

Brandon, I'll get you dialed in.:cheers1:

[Raskal311]

I've been thinking about trying fly fishing for years! Does anyone know any local clubs that gives basic fly fishing seminars?

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

I've been thinking about trying fly fishing for years! Does anyone know any local clubs that gives basic fly fishing seminars?

It used to be that SD Fly Fishers met at Lake Murray Sunday mornings at 0900 for free casting lessons. Lots of neat older gentlemen who love the sport and love to share their experience.

Janine

[fishing md]

I've been thinking about trying fly fishing for years! Does anyone know any local clubs that gives basic fly fishing seminars?

The reason I was thinking about doing a fly fishing tournament was to get seasoned fly fisherman together with people that are interested in the sport. It's not as hard as people think it is, you just need some basic tools. It gives you a chance to discover a whole new way of catching fish.for more info. check out..... fliflicker.com,the calico syndicate,socal flyfishing in san diego,bob marriott's fly shop in fullerton we have a fly tying night every month. check out this youtube video for motivation clipperton fly fishing 2013 (full version)
I got this two on my second time out flyfishing saltwater... 6 years later i still have the buggggg!!!!!!:D:D:D



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[Raskal311]

yeah i've been interested for years but really dont have a clue where to start. Maybe before or after your tourney someone could host a half hour seminar or sometime.

[YakMedic]

I WAS THINKING OF HAVING A...'' FLIES ONLY DAY AT THE SAN DIEGO BIG BAY'' $20 FEE 100% PAY BACK TO THE BIGGEST FISH... ANY IDEAS??????? OR FEEDBACK....THANKS



I'm in to lose $20, I have a 9wt rod that I bought to learn to flyfish from the kayak. Only used it a couple times so far and would gladly give up twenty bucks to learn how to use it

[FlyFishinYakr]

I've been thinking about trying fly fishing for years! Does anyone know any local clubs that gives basic fly fishing seminars?

In your area try Bob Marriott's in Fullerton @ I-5 and the 91 frwy.
FFY

btw: I'd be interested. Due to where I live I'd love to stay down there a couple days or a week.

[saltlifedoc]

Raskal if you've got a rod already I'll teach you the ropes or I can bring mine. I used to do a ton of blue water flyfishing and flats fishing in Florida. Still trying to figure out the Cali fishing situation but casting/rigging/fly tying I can help out.


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[makobob]

Brandon, I'll get you dialed in.:cheers1:

Mike once you get yakDout dialed in, bring him along on our GONZAGA on the FLY trip in October.

Fishing MD, I would be in for your Flies Only ideas.