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couple of questions about fly fishing

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seadog8:
My son wants to start fly fishing.
I have my father's 7 weight fly rod.  I don't know much about fly fishing.
I read a little and it seems that a 7 weight is large for fishing in the streams around here.

1.  What weight rod would you guys suggest for the streams here and in the Catskills?
2.  do you use the same setup for dry and wet flies ?

thanks.
Carl

corn field killa:
3,4,5 weight is good for around here!
Weight forward floating fly line for dry flies
Sink tip usually for wet fly or nymphing
I’m not a fly fishing expert but pretty sure that’s a good start for you locally

ATS1755:

--- Quote from: corn field killa on April 28, 2020, 10:16:37 PM ---3,4,5 weight is good for around here!
Weight forward floating fly line for dry flies
Sink tip usually for wet fly or nymphing
I’m not a fly fishing expert but pretty sure that’s a good start for you locally

--- End quote ---

I agree with Corn Field Killa
To simplify things to get started without breaking the bank.
1) 9 foot 5 Weight medium action fly rod.
2) Fly reel, that depends on your budget but get one that matches your 5 weight rod.( they also come in different sizes)
3) Fly line and backing- for all around fishing you can use 5 weight, weight forward floating line.  20# Dacron backing.
4) 9 foot leader and 5 x tippet
 This list will be able to get you on the water to fish dry flies, wet flies, nymphs and streamers with this one setup.
You can also buy a beginner rod and reel outfit from any fly shop or sporting goods store.
As far as casting if you need some lessons, go on you tube and there's a ton of videos.
Hope this helps

seadog8:
Guys , thanks for the replies.
Sounds like a good plan to start.

blklabsrule:
hit the local fly shops to match the hatch.

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