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My old 100 dollar combo fly fishing setup has broken on me, and I’ve learned enough to be comfortable with investing in a rod and reel of better quality. I don’t want to break the bank tho I’d like to keep it under 250$ reel and rod combined any recommendations? Also, can someone explain how to fish nymphs and euro nymping or just link a YouTube video that would help me understand. Furthermore, I want to try catch and release fishing for cutthroats on gales creek, and I’m also interested in fly fishing the deschutes or crooked this winter any tips?
I have a 5wt 9ft echo base rod and I really like it, I think its like $100 or something like that.My old 100 dollar combo fly fishing setup has broken on me, and I’ve learned enough to be comfortable with investing in a rod and reel of better quality. I don’t want to break the bank tho I’d like to keep it under 250$ reel and rod combined any recommendations? Also, can someone explain how to fish nymphs and euro nymping or just link a YouTube video that would help me understand. Furthermore, I want to try catch and release fishing for cutthroats on gales creek, and I’m also interested in fly fishing the deschutes or crooked this winter any tips?
Sold! I'll take it all.In my previous post in this thread, my intent was not to offer up items fore sale, ( I may give em away, but won’t sell them) just a recommendation for an “affordable” set up.
good luck,
BB
Sold! I'll take it all.
My reel has a crack on it. I mean it can still work for now, but the line on my reel is in poor condition.Hey @Fred, sounds like you're ready for some damn rewarding times. Flyfishing is awesome, i fish your area, and I love to teach. So my first question to you is; Do you need to replace your reel also? Seems like even though your intro rod is broke, the reel that came on it could still be of use? Just saying, not buying a reel could save you a few bucks that are better spent on your rod and (more importantly) your line.
Flyfisherman won't willingly admit it, but the fly reels only job is to hold line. Beyond that, its just there to let other flyfishermen know how rich you are.
Thank you very much this information helped a lot.Affordable set up:
I fish a 9 foot 5 wt 4 price 99% of the time,
So I have been fly fishing for the better part of 40 years ....( gawd I am old .....) I grew up in Central BC where the claim was you can hit a different lake every day of the year within 1 1/2 hr of your house and never hit the same one twice. Well This year I took up Tenkara Fly fishing .....and I love it ....it is the simplest form of fly fishing, Rod, Line Fly. fixed length line .....My old 100 dollar combo fly fishing setup has broken on me, and I’ve learned enough to be comfortable with investing in a rod and reel of better quality. I don’t want to break the bank tho I’d like to keep it under 250$ reel and rod combined any recommendations? Also, can someone explain how to fish nymphs and euro nymping or just link a YouTube video that would help me understand. Furthermore, I want to try catch and release fishing for cutthroats on gales creek, and I’m also interested in fly fishing the deschutes or crooked this winter any tips?
For euro nymphing I have a fenwick aeteos 10’ 3 weight and it’s amazing on medium to small rivers. The reel is simply to hold line and peel drag on bigger fish, so I got a $50-$60 Maxxon talon II. Rio Gold for line. There’s premier, advance, etc...choose the one for your budget. The whole thing cost around $250.
Remember that the rod and line is waaay more important than the reel.
I can attest to that! Even in winter, when they're supposed to be more "lethargic."For folks euro nymphing on rivers like the Lower Deschutes or Metolius, a reel is definitely more than a line holder and a worthwhile investment!