Need some flyfishing gear info

[Big3d]

Hey,

I recently received an old fly rod with an old automatic reel and I just need to know what I need to buy as far as line and anything I might not think of, I have about 100 dry flies. what do I need to get rigged up.

any help is appreciated

 

[flyguy202011]

what weight rod is it/?

 

[troutdude]

If you are new to fly fishing, I would suggest using a regular (not automatic) reel.

You'll need backing, line, and tippet.

If you have a fly shop in your area, they can fix you up with what you'll need.

 

[Trout]

Agreed - put the old auto-matic up on the mantle as a conversation piece. Take your rig to a fly shop and don't pay more than $30 -$45 for a basic reel for trout - pan fish. Get a floating fly line in the same price range and have them load the reel with 50-80yds of nylon backing --- then the fly line --- have them add a butt section with a perfection knot. Pick up a couple of 3x and 4x leaders and have them show you how a loop-to-loop hook up works.

 

[troutdude]

Great suggestions Trout.

I'd also add that you get "weight forward" floating line. It's easier to cast and get some good distance with it.

 

[Irishrover]

Check out the Pfluger Medalist fly reels, good reel low price. Spools are low price too. Get one loaded with a sink like and one with a floating line. And remember to pick up a copy of "The Curtis Creek Manifesto". You can get it for about $8 and it will answer all you fly fishing question in an easy fashion. Just a question about the flies you have, did they come with the rod? How old are they. Just interested in what they were. Good luck and tight lines!

 

[Big3d]

Thanks for the massive response, I can't wait to get it hooked up and set up I'll take a copy of this thread into the fly shop and see where they take me from there!!!!!!!!!
P.S. I freakin love this forum