JDRCAR424
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Fly Fishing
Where is a good place to take my kid to learn how to fly fish and not bother other anglers.Any answers would be appreciated.By the way I live by the west side tribs in Erie
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RE: Fly Fishing
2007/08/22 09:06:53
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I would think the PI would be good. The bay or lagoons where he can catch bass and pan fish. He will have a blast and plenty of room to cast.
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RE: Fly Fishing
2007/08/22 09:07:16
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Are you wanting to teach him/her to fish for steelies or just to fly fish in general? One of the easiest ways to learn is to find a small pond with tons of bluegills and have them start there. Another option would be to do some wading at Presque Isle. There is a lot of room. If you park in the first couple of lots on the bay side, it is not too hard to wade most of that area.
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JDRCAR424
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RE: Fly Fishing
2007/08/22 09:14:03
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Hey ,thanks guys ,Also what is a good rod combo to start him out on?
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JDRCAR424
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RE: Fly Fishing
2007/08/22 09:22:25
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I want to start him out on blue gills and other pan fish then work him up to steelie fishing.I just started fly fishing myself so I am really learning myself. We go camping most weekends and he loves to fish the ponds at the campgrounds.He just has not tried the fly rod yet.
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RE: Fly Fishing
2007/08/22 09:30:10
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First of all how old is he and how big is he. You want to make sure he can handle the equipment ok. If not he will become discouraged real easy. If he can handle a 8 or 81/2 ft. 5-6 wt. med. action with a DT line thats the way I would go. I would start him out in the back yard with the basics and set a target at a distance that he can reach without to much trouble. Then let him extend the distance a little at a time. Starting him out in a big body of water may be a little to much for him. Everyone wants to cast 60 ft. right off the bat, start him off slow and then let him extend his cast.
Good luck
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RE: Fly Fishing
2007/08/22 10:32:37
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To start out, I would think the advise for an 8 footer should be OK, but you know his size and ability best. Personally, I would not put a ton of money into a rod and reel. Walmart has some combo's you can get for a reasonable price, but also check out the local tackle shops as well as Gander Mountain or Dicks. Sometimes they have good deals on starter combo's.
As for flies, again, don't go wild. A handful of little panfish poppers and bugs should do the trick. Bluegills are not that picky. Good luck.
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RE: Fly Fishing
2007/08/22 10:37:14
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Foam spiers hold up to alot of abuse and catch alot of gills.
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RE: Fly Fishing
2007/08/22 11:04:16
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Back yard or open field is always best. If you have a farm pond that is mowed, that would work too. Just make sure it is wide open. Getting used to casting, without having to worry about getting hung up on back casts, is good for learning.
Most of the Erie tribs, don't require you to know how to cast that well. Toss some roll cast practice in, and you'll be set for the tribs.
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RE: Fly Fishing
2007/08/22 12:14:41
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JDRCAR424,
It really does depend on his age. My grandson started fly fishing at 8 years with a 4wt 8 foot rod, and by the time he was 10 years old he was using my 6-8 wt 9-9.5 foot rods fairly easily. If he is 10+ I would recommend going to wally-world and getting a complete Shakespeare kit in a bubble pack for about $25.00. It winds up being about a 6-7 wt and it is 9 feet. My grandson used that one for about 1 year now he's into graphite and steelhead. (caught his first steelie at 10). Don't underestimate kids. Also, why don't you and your son come out to the One Fly contest on 6 October? You'll learn a lot and probably have a good time. It's FREE!
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RE: Fly Fishing
2007/08/22 12:27:53
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There is a class this weekend at Girard Rice Ave Middle school starting at 10am to around 2pm fly tying and casting. Guys from the Erie casting club and Gem City fly tiers are doing the instruction. I think Elk Valley Recreation Group is sponsering It.
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JDRCAR424
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RE: Fly Fishing
2007/08/22 12:46:47
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I think the class would also be good for me also.My son is 9 years old and loves to fish.However I want him to learn the right way.I have only been at it for less than a year.Also I could meet up with some guys to share their knowledge and make some new friends.I am gonna go to walmart tonight and get him a rod combo..Thanks for all the help guys.
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