{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: First fly set for Newbie in Alexandria, VA

5-6 weight works great, I agree with the ^^ post.  As your casting gets better and better it gets a lot easier to sling heavy flies with ANY rod.  Particularly if you learn to double haul well.  

If you intend to really go for the big fish and want to throw big poppers and larger flies (like #2-4 poppers, 1/0 - #2 lead clousers) the 8 weight is better suited for the job.  That's what my wife tends to prefer. I need to get an 8 weight at some point, not really for bass so much as for doing some SW fishing.  I'd love to try it.   

I use a 5-6 weight mostly with spools of 4, 6, and 8 pound test mono and it suits my needs.  

Gene

On Friday, February 15, 2013 7:06:21 PM UTC-5, Senor_denito wrote:

Leon,

In terms of flies to start out with I'd recommend some size 4 and 6 clousers and some beadhead wooly buggers in sizes 8 and 10.  In my experience those flies have proven to be very productive.  Topwater poppers and nymphs are also productive and I plan on fishing more with those this spring.

In terms of a rod and real setup, I'd recommend a 9 foot 6 weight rod and a large arbor reel with floating line especially for 4mr.

On Friday, February 15, 2013 4:03:11 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:

Thanks, Matthew, I should have guess as much...

So for starters, should I just walk into the store (or call LLBean) and be at their mercy as far as beginner equipment goes, or should I get something more relevant to the Potomac?

TIA, Leon.

On Friday, February 15, 2013 2:01:59 PM UTC-5, Matthew Longley wrote:

Some starter advice--there will be PLENTY of opportunities for you to spend those LLBean coupons on fly fishing stuff.  Not saying you shouldn't get one of their rods (I have 2, and got my sister a quest package for xmas, they are great for the price), but don't feel pressured to shop for a rod there because you have them.

On Friday, February 15, 2013 1:45:33 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:

Hello everyone, 

I'd like to get my first fly rod and reel setup so I can start practicing at Four Mile Run.   (Mainly I've done some spin casting on the OBX in the past, but it's been a while since I've done any fishing).  

I have some free coupons at LLBean, so I was thinking one of their starter kits.  But I'm happy to head over to Orvis or Urban Angler in Alexandria if people I would get a better experience (and save the LLBean coupons for waders and other goodies).   

Biggest issue is finding practice time in between work and family (50 yr. old father), but I'm hoping I can get something together before trying for the shad runs in March (if I miss that, then maybe something later....)

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,  Leon.

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