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Fish Recon · Joined: 01 Jun 2012 Posts: 3 Location: Rockport, Texas

Fly fished Growing up on freshwater in Southwest Louisiana. Want to try salt water. Need help/guidance on the following:
1. What's a good starter rod and reel? Length etc.
2. I'm assuming flys are the best for salt water? I used poppers mainly on freshwater.
3. Any other tips/advice?

Thanks,
Kevin

Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

Go see Cody at Roy's and check out Laguna Fly Fishers Club.
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Fish Recon · Joined: 01 Jun 2012 Posts: 3 Location: Rockport, Texas

Will do, appreciate it.

ArtificialB8 · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:20 pm Post subject:

9-ft' 8-weight rod with weight forward floating line. Get some basic flies like clousers, deceivers, and poppers and have at it. Those three will cover most of the water column. For reels, consider something with a sealed drag.

ROBDOG · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:18 pm Post subject:

Check the classifieds. I just posted a 7/8 reel which is perfect for the salt.

shorty · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject:

i doing the same thing,some of these guys are good,check out some of Robs Video's.Cody or Mike know there tackle stuff to.

RPool · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:32 pm Post subject:

Can't tell you how much good advice you have been given in just a few posts. Listen to these guys and watch the videos - some terrific experience and talent on this board.

ender · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 3:01 pm Post subject:

You may want to also consider a full sinking or sinking tip line if you anticipate throwing your flies in the surf. The sinking line seems to cut through the waves a lot better than a floating line. Also get a saltwater specific reel. I just bought one for my son that the sales person at Bass Pro shops said was saltwater durable. NOT!!! The first dunking by a big wave screwed up the drag system and the line out clicker. I recently just purchased an Okuma Helios 8/9. Sweet reel super light and smooth drag and takes a dunking in the surf. Got it on Amazon for $150.

jc · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:09 pm Post subject:

lots of quality gear hits the 2cool classifieds