{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: New to fly fishing - advice on gearing up a 5/6 wt?

Patrick,

As a recent spinning rod convert myself, I have to say that your post made me chuckle. I felt the same way when I first got into the sport, and had the same questions you do now. In fact, I keep learning new things to be confused about. That's kind of one of the beauties of fly fishing. Here is my advice from a new (fly) fisherman to another:

- All of the guys/girls at Orvis (Clarendon, Woodbridge, Bethesda) and Urban Angler are awesome, awesome people. I promise you that if you go into any of those stores with a good attitude, good questions, and some spare time, you will leave having learned something.

- Invest in waders and boots. Many spots can't be properly fished without them, these will exponentially increase your enjoyment out on the water.

- Buy a good pair of forceps/snips and one of those retractable leashes.

- If you like fishing enough to stalk this forum, I would consider buying a new rod/reel. An entry level Orvis/Sage won't break the bank, and you get the piece of mind of having a great warranty. People may disagree with me, but I'm not sure how much sense it makes to re-spool your current reel with expensive fly line, when we all know you're gonna get hooked anyway. Plus, it never hurts to have 2 of everything.

- Watch fly fishing films, they will give you motivation and are some of the most beautifully shot movies on this planet.

- Find a vise/friend to start tying with after you get started. There is nothing quite like tying your own fly, being jazzed up on tossing later, and then pulling it out of a fish's mouth the next time you go out. Plus, it is a great drinking/relaxing activity.

- There is still great fishing going on this year...get out there!

I have never enjoyed fishing as much as I have while holding a fly rod. It will be frustrating at times, but well worth it if you choose to put in some time and stick it out!

Cheers,

-Derek

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