fly fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 06-05-2014, 08:31 AM

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 · 06-05-2014, 09:41 AM

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 · 06-05-2014, 10:23 AM

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 · 06-05-2014, 11:58 AM

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 · 06-05-2014, 06:35 PM

Here is the fly that I'll be trying it the surf tomorrow

fishing md · 06-05-2014, 06:59 PM

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

sculpin head

350 grain sinking tip

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!

YakDout · 06-08-2014, 05:45 PM

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

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Mike scales · 06-08-2014, 07:47 PM

Brandon, I'll get you dialed in.

Raskal311 · 06-09-2014, 08:00 AM

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 · 06-09-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

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 · 06-09-2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

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!!!!!!

Raskal311 · 06-09-2014, 05:56 PM

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.

FlyFishinYakr · 06-23-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

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.

makobob · 07-15-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike scales

Brandon, I'll get you dialed in.

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.

saltlifedoc · 06-25-2014, 11:34 AM

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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06-05-2014, 08:31 AM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	fly fishing 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 __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

06-05-2014, 06:35 PM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Here is the fly that I'll be trying it the surf tomorrow __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

06-09-2014, 08:00 AM	#9
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	I've been thinking about trying fly fishing for years! Does anyone know any local clubs that gives basic fly fishing seminars? __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

06-09-2014, 05:56 PM	#12
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	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. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

06-05-2014, 09:41 AM	#2
battleborn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 221	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,

06-05-2014, 10:23 AM	#3
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	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.

06-05-2014, 11:58 AM	#4
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	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.

06-05-2014, 06:59 PM	#6
fishing md Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: redlands Posts: 237	This is all you need for calicos,spoties,halibutt on the fly sculpin head 350 grain sinking tip GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!

06-08-2014, 05:45 PM	#7
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	-1 since I don't know how (yet) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-08-2014, 07:47 PM	#8
Mike scales Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 327	Brandon, I'll get you dialed in.

06-25-2014, 11:34 AM	#15
saltlifedoc Junior Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 9	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk