Was out around Little River SC a week ago, only managed a small flounder and a few lizard fish. Saw some specks jumping but couldn't get them to take anything. I was using artificial, my buddy on his boat not far from me had live shrimp and similar results. Gonna try and get back down there in the next week or two and maybe break out the fly rod.
Heading to the Keys in a few weeks. I'm thinking about trying to do a half day inshore trip. Any suggestions for charters, guides, etc?
Any recommendations for a relatively inexpensive 5 wt fly reel? Was tying on nymphs with the rig setting on the tailgate, gust of wind came up and in my reach to grab the tippet, I knocked the reel on the ground and dented it so it catches. It was a pretty cheap starter cabelas prestige, so most things would be an upgrade.
Yeah that addict part definitely happened. Given the circumstances, I need to get a decent working reel first, which means I'll upgrade the line at that time. I've read a few books and watched hundreds of youtubes. I appreciate the insight, fellas.
i have an Echo Ion, its a solid reel and retails for about $80. just googled the Redington Zero and i guess they sell these at Walmart now, lol. It's a good reel though. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Redingto...42271&wl11=online&wl12=51630072&wl13=&veh=sem
Went down to Miami on Saturday. Snowy grouper, yelloweye Snapper, almaco jacks, vermilion snapper, 3 dolphin, and a 44 pound amberjack from 445 feet that absolutely beat my ass. The AJ was tagged, too, but the captain didn't take down the information to call it in, even though I said I would. Released it. Found the dolphin schooled up under an old floating trap. Caught 3 out of the 4 in the school on spinning rods with live pilchards.
Going to Brevard, NC this week with the Atlanta Fly Fishing Club to fish the Davidson and surrounding areas. Anyone fished this area before?
the watauga and south holston have been awesome the last few months. tva is on that low flow game. wading has been easy let a guide slip below me and he put his customers on 4 fish 16-18” about 50’ down river.
I got in the water a little before 10 and it was 40. Got out around 2:30 and it was closer to 50 and there was one of the most insane midge hatches I’ve ever seen going in full force.
Doing a charter in Marathon next Sunday. My buddy wants to go after African Pompano, I want mutton snapper and tuna. Will post results.
Anybody have any experience with a TFO fly rod? Trying to figure out if the Sage Pulse 3wt is worth $300 more than the TFO (same wt/length). I plan on trying them both prior to purchasing, but if any of you have recs one way or the other, I'd hear them out. Would likely pair with either 4wt or WF3wt line for small mountain streams.
Owsley sold me an 8wt TFO that I have only tossed a few times but like so far - he would have a better answer for your question
I don't think that extra cost is ever necessary for a trout rod. TFO makes a good rod and it would do fine at that line size. iirc TFO's are generally fast, and you can overline them, but i'd go with matching it to a 3wt line. edit* for trout the expensive gear is only necessary if you have the means. if you got it, flaunt it.
I liked the 3wt TFO that I tested with 4wt line. The very slight weight of the line increase made it easier for me to transition to wrist casting with finesse. I am more used to 5 and 6 weight rods for larger waters, where I need some forearm, so the heavier line would just be a crutch for my poor casting style, if you will. Leaning towards TFO, but won't purchase for a few more days, so feel free to chime in.
I honestly have no idea. He's notorious for going to the hardest to get to spots for his fishing. He said it was caught in less 2 feet of water close to NC/Georgia line
the Soque is mostly private and is famous for holding some absolute monsters. it's a little south of the NC line though
those guides in that area of NC and GA have tons of access to private land and i've heard there are few other pellet streams.
got me googling instead of working Toward the stream’s mouth, miles of private land stretch along Noontootla Creek, which runs through more gentle terrain of rolling fields and woodlands. The notable section is owned and managed as pay-to-fish water by Noontootla Creek Farms. It is home to some much larger brown and rainbow trout, many of which are trophy-sized fish. This section is so popular with anglers that when one mentions fishing on Noontootla Creek the next question is almost always “on public waters or at NCF?” http://www.gameandfishmag.com/fishing/fishing_trout-fishing_ga_0510_02/
The real question is if he was or wasn't sporting a Steven Seagal type ponytail in that pic. But yeah, I'd bet he was on the public part.
How small of water are we talking here? I’ve fished a few TFOs, and generally like them a lot, but check out Redington Buttersticks too. Sweet small water glass that easily outperforms its price point imo.
Information requested to Noontoola Creek Farms for a fishing and wingshooting combo day. I need a big guy like that in my life. He's likely 15 years old or more. And that butterstick is the perfect price point for tempting me, I'm starting to tire of nymphing with my 5wt. It's been on my radar since first mentioned here. Where did you catch that brown on the Hooch on your gram?
Not sure about something as small as a 3 weight, but I’ve had two TFO BVKs and theyre great. The quality, company, and customer service are all elite. Threw an 8 weight all weekend.
Very small, high gradient freestone creeks in Central Virginia. They have at least one Redington in stock at my local shop (where I can test them).
They’re great dry fly rods, but you can certainly do plenty more with it. The Rio Lightline casts really well with it.