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Jul 6, 2020
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Rubber bands on some patterns
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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
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