Any Fly Fishers?

[DuckNut]

I reached out to Riverbay for a guided trip on LI as well. That was before I started to entertain Tenkara. Connectquot is one the most obvious options. Caleb Smith could be a destination as well. The Nissequogue is said to be a target rich location, but I think it's only accessed by boat.
Not inviting myself but if you wanted to pool resources, I'd be open to a "group" outing if mixing Tenkara and western fly fishing didn't mess the guide up too much.

I was a guide in college and whatever the client wants to do is what you do. So mixing your methods up should not be an issue.

We are going for tarpon on the fly this Sunday, will report back with with good news...I hope.

 

[BlueC]

We are going for tarpon on the fly this Sunday, will report back with with good news...I hope.

I've seen videos of guys doing that, and pulling red drum out of the creeks on fly. Looks fun. I've only used fly gear for small mountain creeks, so nothing big by any means.

 

[NskLJ]

Well that was easier than I expected.

Orvis has everything in one shot.

https://www.orvis.com/fly-fishing/rods-reels-line/fly-rods/clearwater-fly-fishing-rods
Rod:
Now. 4 piece or 6? It is your choice and comes down to space and how much you have.

6 weight or 8 weight? 6 is great for average to smaller fish. 8 is a pretty hefty rod. I use an 8 for salmon and steelhead in fresh water and for 10 to 35 pound fish in saltwater. If you are going to be targeting your typical stream trout you could go with a 4. If you are going to be hitting the blue ribbon streams in NY, go 6. I use hefty lightly as the entire rod will be less than 2oz.

Reel:
Get the same size reel as the weight of the rod.

Line:
Same as reel. Taper, you want a WF taper, floating. That means there is more weight at the front and does not sink.

The Clearwater line has everything you need to get going. This is not junk and by no means is it top shelf. It is quality for the price. It is also above beginner gear because in my experience beginner gear is crap and I have seen too many people give up because they are fighting with their gear or they graduate to the next level quickly and wasted that money.

My fly reel for creek trout doesn't even have a drag. I just let the excess lay on the water for the next cast- my fingers are my drag.

This outfit will get you started in the yard. You will also need waders. Neoprene are warm and durable. But they have a tendency to put downward pressure on your knee caps. These are indispensable if you end up fishing for salmon and steelhead in the fall. The fabric ones are kickazz but offer zero insulation.

Now onto the cheat. Scour planet earth for this book.

Matching the Hatch: A Practical Guide to Imitation of Insects Found on Eastern and Western Trout Waters (by Ernest G. Schwiebert and Jams Prosek)

This book tells you the rivers to fish, what insects are hatching for any given month, the times they hatch, what flies to use and what size. This book will have you catching fish, not practicing casting. Follow that book and pay attention to the hexagena limbata hatch. That is the giant mayfly hatch. The biggest trout in the rivers chase the little guys away to gorge themselves. This is the time to catch that giant trout. Ironically, it's happening, oh maybe, now...May. LOL.

Need any specific info, pm me.

Following, interested in taking up fishing now that I’m semiretired and have a river/stream running right down the highway by me.

 

[cliffish]

I reached out to Riverbay for a guided trip on LI as well. That was before I started to entertain Tenkara. Connectquot is one the most obvious options. Caleb Smith could be a destination as well. The Nissequogue is said to be a target rich location, but I think it's only accessed by boat.
Not inviting myself but if you wanted to pool resources, I'd be open to a "group" outing if mixing Tenkara and western fly fishing didn't mess the guide up too much.

I know Caleb smith , which is actually the Nissequogue river used to have docks to rent for fly fishing...need to look into that as well. Not sure if they do boat guides on that river.

This was a boat trip Wednesday this past week in Islemorada, FL (keys), stayed at the Cheeca Lodge. Next time I want to do a fly trip for tarpon....yeah I am blurry

 

[DuckNut]

I know Caleb smith , which is actually the Nissequogue river used to have docks to rent for fly fishing...need to look into that as well. Not sure if they do boat guides on that river.

This was a boat trip Wednesday this past week in Islemorada, FL (keys), stayed at the Cheeca Lodge. Next time I want to do a fly trip for tarpon....yeah I am blurry
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Love those SeeVee boats.

Great catches.

 

[cliffish]

Love those SeeVee boats.

Great catches.

The ocean trip was on a Conch 27 center console.

 

[DuckNut]

SeeVee is the only bot i knew of that put the shroud over the motors.

Glad you had a great time

 

[DuckNut]

No tarpon today but he did get this bluefish. Had a shark on for a good line rip but came unbuttoned.

 

[cliffish]

No tarpon today but he did get this bluefish. Had a shark on for a good line rip but came unbuttoned.

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Bluefish, great fight, sucks to eat. They won't be up here in NY till August. where was this? S. FL?

 

[DuckNut]

Bluefish, great fight, sucks to eat. They won't be up here in NY till August. where was this? S. FL?

Yes, West Coast.

We don't eat many fish, especially those.

I like the pull. For me I like using 20 lb test with freshwater hooks when fishing for tarpon. I want the 5 minutes of shear ape shiz and then break them off. Using freshwater (non stainless steel) allows the hook to rust away should I not be able to bend it and have it fall out. Bringing it to the boat is like pulling your truck up your driveway with your fishing pole.

 

[BlueC]

Bluefish, great fight, sucks to eat.

I don't target blues, but I've been told a few times if you want to eat them, you have to treat them like a tuna and bleed them as soon as you get them.

 

[srimes]

I don't target blues, but I've been told a few times if you want to eat them, you have to treat them like a tuna and bleed them as soon as you get them.

I think it's good practice for all fish in general. Can get away with not doing it, but it never hurts.