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[Hucho Hucho]

Finally arrived and went to Niagara to test it out . Man what a fun rod to cast. While testing it out i got this little fella ECHO SPEY GLASS 12'4" 6wt

 

[staffman]

Great looking set up !

[Paulie]

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I love smallie fishing and usually find the first thing in the morning top water fishing the absolute best. However I've never tried fly fishing for them. How is it? I imagine the fight would be awesome as those little bastards put up a great fight!

[ChromeAddict]

I love smallie fishing and usually find the first thing in the morning top water fishing the absolute best. However I've never tried fly fishing for them. How is it? I imagine the fight would be awesome as those little bastards put up a great fight!

I'm loving it! Even the little guys put up a good fight, and they are very plentiful. Not sure what I'll do when I get a big one, as my setup is pretty light, but it'll be fun for sure.

[Bow Man]

Bought this custom Blue Halo 8 foot 5/6 weight glass rod, in Cranberry finish. Now trying to find a reel to complement the rod. Thinking about a Allen's Reel.

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[Berg]

I love smallie fishing and usually find the first thing in the morning top water fishing the absolute best. However I've never tried fly fishing for them. How is it? I imagine the fight would be awesome as those little bastards put up a great fight!

 

It can be really fun sight fishing the shallows of rivers for them on the fly. Crayfish patterns are a ton of fun, you can use a weighted crayfish fly and let it sink to the bottom, then strip it in with 4" strips and it simulates a crayfish swimming backwards in that defensive pose they use. Watching that smallie hunt it down is a lotta fun!

[Hucho Hucho]

Got this sweet deal at eBay for my Glass Spey rod.  Vintage Daiwa 813 click & pawl reel (J.W. Young) 

 

[Tyger]

Finally taking up fly fishing after thinking about it for a long. Picked this Sage 3250 and putting on a Sage Approach 5wt. The reel has Rio Grand line on it. Excited to get started but need to pick some other gear still.

Any input on waders, vest/sling pack, where to buy bulk flies? Any other advice would be appreciated!

[riddickulous]

Nice setup there. It's easy to spend a lot on fly-fishing.

 

If you want a great starter wader, look into the Redington Crosswaters. Sail is clearing them out for $100 + $25 rebate = Great value. They are good quality waders and breathable.

 

 

 

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Finally taking up fly fishing after thinking about it for a long. Picked this Sage 3250 and putting on a Sage Approach 5wt. The reel has Rio Grand line on it. Excited to get started but need to pick some other gear still.

Any input on waders, vest/sling pack, where to buy bulk flies? Any other advice would be appreciated!

[Berg]

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Finally taking up fly fishing after thinking about it for a long. Picked this Sage 3250 and putting on a Sage Approach 5wt. The reel has Rio Grand line on it. Excited to get started but need to pick some other gear still.

Any input on waders, vest/sling pack, where to buy bulk flies? Any other advice would be appreciated!

 

reelflies.ca is a good place to buy bulk flies. They are cheaper than fly shops for sure.

[Tyger]

reelflies.ca is a good place to buy bulk flies. They are cheaper than fly shops for sure.

 

Thanks, just put in an order to get me started.

 

@riddickulous, I'll check out those waders as well.

 

Thanks!

 

Thanks!

[GT_Hawk]

Friend Fainted in the canoe Sunday tipping us over. He is fine, but my fishing rod went missing. Had that rod and real for at least 10 years now, not used much, just starting to do more fishing. The good news was my tackle box which has been stocked up this season was not lost.

 

Anyway bought a replacement general purpose rod and real, Ugly Stik GX2 Medium Spinning Reel & Rod Combo, 6-ft 6-in. Yes I know the Real is basic, but I was mostly after the rod, form what I looked up it’s a great general purpose rod. The real will be replaced when I find a nice one on sale. Plus the combo was on sale at Canadian tire tire for 48$.

Also bought some steal leaders, non led weights, line for real (10lb monofilament), and some weedles hooks.

 

http://www.canadiant...n-0775238p.html

[TheSkyIsBlue]

Storm Hot 'N Tot and Rattle Tot. With pump having so much success on them last year with the salmonoid run, I had to pick 'em up.

 

 

[MonsterFisherRAWL]

Fenwick Elite Tech Bass 7' M/F casting rod.

 

Was in the area so decided to stop by the local SAIL just to "browse" which is never a good idea. They were having sale on all rod and reels, and since I've been eyeing one of these rods for few months now, I decided to pull the trigger on a completely impulse purchase. Actually almost grabbed another Revo SX reel to go with it as well. But painfully abstained myself. Can't wait to try it out this weekend...

[Tyger]

Nice pick-up on the rod, I hear those are excellent rods at very good price.

 

 

I picked up the Simms headwaters sling for $60 on clearance at Sail.

[Hucho Hucho]

Just got Simms Guide Wader for 139.00 Man what a deal at Sail. Don't need them but had to buy them as backup.

[Swing4Steel]

Best worm bedding

[Swing4Steel]

And a new reel for my switch rod

[Paulie]

Fenwick Elite Tech Bass 7' M/F casting rod.
 
Was in the area so decided to stop by the local SAIL just to "browse" which is never a good idea. They were having sale on all rod and reels, and since I've been eyeing one of these rods for few months now, I decided to pull the trigger on a completely impulse purchase. Actually almost grabbed another Revo SX reel to go with it as well. But painfully abstained myself. Can't wait to try it out this weekend...

That is an amazing Rod Monsterfisher! I was at Sail yesterday as well and had it in my hands. I was so tempted to pair it with my Revo STX but couldn't afford it right now. Then tonight got my birthday surprise from the wife and kids below. So friggin happy right now. Can't wait to try it out this weekend!!

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[Berg]

Bought some gear for pier fishing for salmon today:

 

J-13s and spoons, and some 12lb fluorocarbon line:

 

 

Bought some siwash hooks:

 

 

Swapped out the trebles for the siwash hooks:

 

 

 

Can't wait to get out there now.