I am kayak fisherman but I been getting the itch to fly fish it seem like a challenge looking forward to learnign how to tie flies
looking for advice or equiptment for sale
blufftonyak
I am a real FF virgin, and Charleston Angler WA helped me immensely and will inform and teach you, not make you feel like an idiot.
I know you might think you dont need it but that flyfishing 101 class will help you out alot and send you on your way as far as equipment. Honestly for my first setup I bought a cheap setup to make sure I really liked it then I advanced to some better equip and more of it. They have some pretty decent redington combos at the Mt. Pleasant Charleston Angler that would do you just fine and will definately catch fish.I used my first outfit for a good while till I finally upgraded. Hope this helps.
Jeremy
2006 16ft actioncraft flats 115 etec
I second the idea for the classes. They can save you tons of time and frustration when it comes to tying. I’ve been tying for some time and would still like to take the classes. You’ll have more of an idea what you need after that.
Mike
Def take advantage of any casting classes offered. I did it the hard way and spent alot of time learning on my own. If you cant make it to a class try renting or buying a DVD on casting. As far as gear for sale…I have a Sage 8 wt reel.
Check with Low Country outfitters right here in Bluffton. They have fly tying classes from time to time. You can also buy just about anything you will need for tying flies there.
Oyster Cracker
how much?
blufftonyak
50 bucks…Its in good shape
SCflyguy
What model Sage. 2 or 4 peice lenght?
Lowcountry outfitters also has a sage combo in the $400.00 range. Good rod and reel but a bit more than most basic combos, but should last you a lot longer than some of the other models.
What is chiefly needed is skill rather than machinery.
— Wilbur Wright, 1902
Pilot Sorry all I have for sale is a Sage reel no rod. If I were going to buy a entry level sage rod Like the FLI or Launch series and didnt plan on alot of traveling I would go with the 2 piece. Whatever you end up buying make sure you can test cast the rod… Every rod is going to cast dif…The last thing a newbie needs is trying to learn using a wet noodle
PS For rod length…I would go for a 9ft rod…If your going to be fishing out of a kayak alot you may even consider a 10 ft rod Good in windy conditions and also keeps your backcast of the water
Suppose I should learn to read a bit better SCfly…thought $50 was a bit low for a rod. Been thinking about a Sage or Tibor reel. What did you think about the Sage reel and which model is it?
What is chiefly needed is skill rather than machinery.
— Wilbur Wright, 1902
the reel is not AS important as the rod. I would spend almost all of my budget on a great rod (you’ll eventually get one anyway) and not worry about Tibors/B. Pates unless you plan to fish light tippets for records. Granted, a drag is more important here than in freshwater, but you can get by with a good reel for fairly inexpensive-(Ross, Lamson) but when the wind picks up or you have to fire out a long, or short cast- a reel does nothing. A great rod will help in the long run much more.
You can get some great deals on excellent, slightly used rods on e-bay. A $600 dollar Winston just sold for $250. Worth taking a look.
I’ve always been afraid of buying a rod on Ebay. You never know if it’s been used or abused.
anyone with experience please chime in.
So much water, So little time
most rod companys, including winston and sage, have lifetime warranties for the original buyer only. However, a lot of rods on ebay have warranty cards, but here you must write date and authorized dealer. its a catch-22 on ebay I think. Winstons and Sages, Scotts, dont break easily, but you appreciate the warranty when the jeep eats your $600 rod.
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Originally posted by scotty dmost rod companys, including winston and sage, have lifetime warranties for the original buyer only. However, a lot of rods on ebay have warranty cards, but here you must write date and authorized dealer. its a catch-22 on ebay I think. Winstons and Sages, Scotts, dont break easily, but you appreciate the warranty when the jeep eats your $600 rod.
Geronimo!!!
The reason for my comment was I used to have a 9’ 8-9 wt that eventually burst into about a dozen pieces right above the handle in mid cast.
I noticed it was going soft in the backbone a couple of weeks before it gave up the ghost. it still looked like brand new and I could have sold it easily.
It might have lasted someone else quite a few months, but when they tried to shoot 100 ft of WF9 or hooked a nice red, they would have gotten a nasty surprise.
So much water, So little time
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Originally posted by Too BusyThe reason for my comment was I used to have a 9’ 8-9 wt that eventually burst into about a dozen pieces right above the handle in mid cast.
I noticed it was going soft in the backbone a couple of weeks before it gave up the ghost. it still looked like brand new and I could have sold it easily.It might have lasted someone else quite a few months, but when they tried to shoot 100 ft of WF9 or hooked a nice red, they would have gotten a nasty surprise.
So much water, So little time
Very true. Caveat emptor.
Scotty D makes an excellent point. The reel does nothing for you in a stiff breeze, it’s all in the rod.
Too Busy, I just bought a NEW 8wt Boron Winston off e-bay for $261 with a warranty that has been honored by Winston. I made sure of that before I bought it. A used Winston will not have a warranty because the 4wt I have was bought second hand and the original owner is the only one guaranteed the waranty.
SC Flyguy, my reel should be lined and ready next week. You want to try and plan a trip? Let me know.
“Reasonable risk is implied in lion hunting”
Peter Hathaway Capstick