Fly Fishing Rookie

Hey guys this is my first post on here and Fly Fishing has become my new obsession. I just got a #8 9’ Reddington 2pc with a Ross Reel and it seems to suit me well. Anyone have an informed opinion on this setup? I took the Fly Fishing class at Charleston Angler and i feel like i have a good starting point but i’m having trouble really getting my line out to the spots i want to. Any tips on changing out flies without tying a new on on your existing tippet? I have the leader tied on with a square knot so i can change them out but how do yall do it? Any tips for a beginner would be most welcome and i look forward to catching my first red on the Fly.

Loop to loop for changing leaders. I use a loop knot to connect the fly to the tippet 90% of the time. Flood tides monday through wednesday should be a killer time to catch your first red OTF. Good luck. Also, do yourself a favor and pick up Lefty’s fly fishing salt water-if fly fishing is your new obsession, consider this the old testiment portion of your bible.

“Fishing is alot like sex…when its good,it’s really good, and when its bad, its still pretty good.”

Wow i just read a few reviews on this book and it looks like something i should be reading. Thanks alot for the tips and i will be picking a copy up today. A buddy of mine just got a boat so very soon it will be off to the flats. Please keeps the tips coming if anyone has the time. Thanks again.