first time fly fishing rod and reel kit combo need help!?
Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
i just bought my first fly fishing kit thing it comes with a 2 part rod a reel some flys this rope like stuff , like clear line, and other plastic like line i need a website or something to help me spool it i no how to spin and bait cast and spool them and Ive been for about 10 years i just decided to try this but im very lost i just wanna no how to set everything up.
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geobert24on 06 Jan 2010 at 8:07 am 1The braided “rope like stuff” is backing. This goes on the reel first. Then the fly line “plastic like line” attaches to that. Last the leader “clear line” goes on. The leader should be tapered and the fat end connects to the fly line. You can use nail knots to attach the backing, fly line and leader to each other. You’ll also need some tippet material to go from the leader to the fly. Just use a blood knot or surgeon’s knot to attach it. As you change flies, add more tippet so you don’t lose the length of your leader. If there’s a fly shop in your area, they’ll be glad to help you get it set up since they know this will bring you back for flies, line, etc. They will also be able to tell you what patterns work for the species you are fishing for. Good luck with the new fly rod.
PDon 06 Jan 2010 at 9:06 am 2goebert.. is right. To find out how to tie the knots, you can just google the name.
Good Luck
Michael Don 06 Jan 2010 at 9:53 am 3Google it, or visit a forum related to it
http://www.georgiaoutdoors.info
AIRFLOWon 06 Jan 2010 at 10:07 am 4The below link indicates the order at which it should be done and the knots used (scroll down for image)
http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com