Buy a pair of roofing knee pads. Way way way cheaper

Report problem with this ad

Jul 6, 2020
3:18:19pm

crimedog Hater of Bernard

Buy a pair of roofing knee pads. Way way way cheaper

This message has been modified

Originally posted on Jul 6, 2020 at 3:18:19pm

Message modified by crimedog on Jul 6, 2020 at 3:19:20pm

Report problem with this ad

crimedog

Previous username: chris
Bio page: crimedog
Joined: Mar 8, 2001
Last login: May 29, 2024
Total posts: 30,434 (1,181 FO)

Report problem with this ad

Messages

Author

Time

How much does it cost to get started fly fishing?

AlphaCoug

7/6/20 2:26pm

$20-$500.

John Doe

7/6/20 2:29pm

$200ish. Buy a 9' 5# combo. Watch any beginning fly casting video. Take it some

Backcountry

7/6/20 2:34pm

Here's the scoop.

dryflyelk

7/6/20 2:37pm

I'd watch Lance Egan's stuff but don't attempt to euro nymph as a beginner. It's a niche style of fishing

letthewookieewin

7/6/20 2:42pm

I agree. Euro nymphing would be tough for a beginner

BYUheaven

7/6/20 2:50pm

Waders are for cold weather. Most of the year

crimedog

7/6/20 2:47pm

Best to have a steady stream of money. If you get addicted, you're toast especially if you start tying.

letthewookieewin

7/6/20 2:38pm

But I tie to save money

Backcountry

7/6/20 2:39pm

The greatest lie ever told

letthewookieewin

7/6/20 2:39pm

Its can be an addiction. Especially when you "need" those $75 capes

Backcountry

7/6/20 2:41pm

True story: I've actually netted profit on fly tying for the last decade or so without actually tying and selling flies!

mvtoro

7/6/20 3:15pm

You happen to be slightly more gifted than this hack though..

Backcountry

7/6/20 7:09pm

Maybe for now, But it’s a true story! So you can tell your wife this is an investment to work toward!

mvtoro

7/8/20 3:31pm

Upland bird hunting helps. Shoot some grouse chukars and pheasants

OU Cougar

7/6/20 2:55pm

Is that true? Legit question...

mango

7/6/20 3:16pm

Rubber bands on some patterns

OU Cougar

7/6/20 5:05pm

Those feathers cover nymphs. You need good hackle from chickens for dries

letthewookieewin

7/6/20 5:27pm

Waders, flies, leader, strike indicators, vest, etc

OU Cougar

7/6/20 2:39pm

Youre right. But ill argue that in the very beginning all you need is a basic

Backcountry

7/6/20 7:07pm

Best bet is with a buddy first time to give tips and not spend $$$ till you know

ReyOso

7/6/20 2:46pm

I probably should have mentioned, this is for a camping trip to the Smoky

AlphaCoug

7/6/20 2:46pm

Too late. You got us started. Gotta deal with it now

letthewookieewin

7/6/20 2:49pm

There are two schools of thought on this.

crimedog

7/6/20 2:57pm

Orvis put knee pads into their latest Guide waders. Saved my bacon more than once already in addition to the typical

mvtoro

7/6/20 3:11pm

Buy a pair of roofing knee pads. Way way way cheaper

crimedog

7/6/20 3:18pm

~$300, relationships with non-fishing friends, and some personal hygiene.

mvtoro

7/6/20 3:09pm

You could look into Tenkara Fishing as well.

530Coug

7/6/20 3:54pm

Report problem with this ad

Posting on CougarBoard

In order to post, you will need to either sign up or log in.

Report problem with this ad