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Take a stream sample to find out what is in the water you are fishing. Match what you see then make sure you are getting the fly down into the strike zone. If you are not losing some flies you are not fishing deep enough. tightlines

I constantly catch crappie and bluegills on flies. I fish ponds and use small woolys or scuds under a strike indicator. It helps if there is a bit of chop on the water to put action into the fly. tightlines

I use my 6wt for bass here and for trout in New Zealand, 50 yards is good, I have never been spooled. Tightlines

Great reel for the money. I have mine on my 7wt switch rod and have taken several steelies with it last fall. Enjoy. tightlines

Distance is accomplished by proper casting technique, I suggest you contact your local fly shop and test some rods,maybe take some casting instruction. Tell them what you want to fish for. They will guide you in the right direction. tightlines

I have a freind that has the same problem. He ties a surgeons loop at the leader end and one at the tippet end and uses a loop to loop connection. Maybe this might help. tightlines

Stones, haresear,hexnymph,buggers,

Over the years I have gave flies to other fisherman and don't expect anything in return. I have provided flies to Spin fisherman,float fisherman and flyfisherman.

KWFlyfishers. tightlines

bucket list, I have been fortunate to fish some of those places you mentioned, New Zealand, Scotland, B.C.,N,W,T and so on. Beleive me they are awesome venues to visit and fish but I still put my home waters at the top of the list. We have some of the best fishing in the world here in Ontario...

In my opinion, any fly, woolies, intruders, stones etc. work well as long as they are presented to meet the conditions. In cold water fish become lethargic and fishing presentation becomes slower. tightlines

Having a good fly selection is indeed a necessity and the advice you have received is all good. As you are new to the sport I would consider taking some casting instruction. You can have all the flies in the world but proper presentation is the key to success. tightlines

I use the 8wt rio on my my 7 wt mystic switch and it works very well especially when swinging flies.

I use a Mystic 7wt switch rod with a Hardy LA reel and Rio switch line. It is a great nymphing system and I can make 60ft casts easily when swinging flies.