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Quick Karl Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:47 pm Post subject: Not too much fly fishing goin on round here? |
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I'm confused -- I thought that fly fishing for Redfish was mucho grande sport along the Texas coast?
Is that a myth? When I joined corpusfishing I figured for sure the fly fishing forum would be on fire.
Are there any committed Redfish fly fishermen on the forum or am I on my own?
I've been thinking about adding a 7wt to my arsenal (because it seems like the right ticket for the fishies I've seen posted here on ccf.com) and Sage prices have gotten to be so absurd that I've started looking at other, more down to Earth brands, and the St. Croix Legend Elite Fly Rod is looking like it might be my choice. I have a Sage 4wt with a Bauer M1 on it and a Sage 9wt with a Bauer M5 on it. The 4wt will be fun for little specks but the 9wt seems like overkill for anything in the bays.
I have a Bauer CFX3 that would be perfect on a 7wt.
If anyone has any thoughts I'd like to hear them. |
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Jetty Bandit Member White Shrimper Boot Club
Joined: 04 Sep 2013 Posts: 609 Location: Corpus Christi
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Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:39 am Post subject: |
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This time of year I'm not really focused on redfish... But I am thinking about adding a 7 wt. to my arsenal also for my upcoming Florida keys trip, and for winter fly fishing here. I'm looking at the TFO Axiom 7 wt. rod _________________ "I never had an Easter, but I've always had a bunch of speakers" - Beardo |
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Quick Karl Guest
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Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Jetty Bandit wrote: | This time of year I'm not really focused on redfish... But I am thinking about adding a 7 wt. to my arsenal also for my upcoming Florida keys trip, and for winter fly fishing here. I'm looking at the TFO Axiom 7 wt. rod |
I've looked at them (5.4 oz) - almost 1 oz heavier that the St. Croix (4.5 oz) and a little flashier!
I also looked at the Lefty Kreh TiCr X Series 7wt (5 oz) and I am torn between that and the St. Croix...
At this time of year I am focused on air conditioning! |
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rodandroll Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: Kerrville, Tx
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Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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Ya know, I've been fishing for 66 years and ain't caught a fly yet. Don't fish for em much so maybe that's the reason. Usually I just smack em with a fly swatter. _________________ Now that food has replaced my sex life I can't even get into my own pants!!!!!!!!
Even duct tape can't fix stupid ... but it can muffle the sound!!! |
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kweber Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 2389 Location: Hondo
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Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 5:43 am Post subject: |
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I'm a hack w/a flyrod, but Temple Fork OutFitters has some good reviews...
plus.. when reds are biting, even green jalapenos work... _________________ the creepy uncle that scares the kids.... |
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BayFly Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 02 Sep 2014 Posts: 1680 Location: Austin/Flour Bluff
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Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:27 am Post subject: |
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Rodandroll, I love your sense of humor! Maybe if you used some duct tape you could catch a fly? |
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Quick Karl Guest
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Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:35 am Post subject: |
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kweber wrote: | I'm a hack w/a flyrod, but Temple Fork OutFitters has some good reviews... plus.. when reds are biting, even green jalapenos work... |
I think that technology has advanced such that even bargain priced rods today are pretty darned good - especially compared to what was available in the not too distant past!
I have a few Sage fly rods and they certainly are nice but their prices reflect the "Brand" they've built more that the actually quality or cost of materials and labor. Ever heard of Whole Foods - same thing...
I would like a Sage rod but I am not about to pay $850 for any fly rod, ever.
TFO rods are great rods, especially their Lefty Kreh series - I just haven't decided yet but I am leaning toward the St. Croix. |
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Stickmanmitch Finger Mullet
Joined: 05 Oct 2013 Posts: 29
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Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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I have a tfo pro special I picked up on sale for around $80 or so, I want to say they were on sale at cabellas again recently. I'd recommend it full price or not.
the TiCrx feels super sick, but haven't casted one. |
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Rocketfish Finger Mullet
Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 34
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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The saltwater fly crowd down in these parts are a scattered bunch that seem to like to stay well hidden. Most of 'em don't talk much, and you might not ever see 'em, but they're there. I've been down here 5 years and I'm noticing more and more fairy wands every year. I think we all just get lost in the masses of conventional fishermen. Can't say that I'm a dedicated Red Man myself, but I do like stalking them if I can't get out on the rocks or offshore.
As far as the rods go, you really can't go wrong with TFO if you are looking for an economy rod. Their customer service is second to none. I really like the TiCr X series. They are super stiff, and I would recommend a 6wt if you are looking for the action of a 7.
Echo also makes a fine rod at an affordable price. I usually carry my Echo Edge 8'4" 8wt if I'm stalking channel bass. Paired with an aggressive tapered line (I throw a Sci. Angler Chard's grand slam), it might as well be a railgun.
Get skinny(knee deep or less) in the grass around mid morning this time of year, and you'll find the reds. _________________ Some people fish their entire lives without ever knowing that it is not fish that they are after...I'm not one of these people. |
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ROBDOG Member White Shrimper Boot Club
Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 790 Location: North Padre Island
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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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I just left Roy's and picked up a TFO Axiom. They are awesome rods and if you need an 8 wt. they are on sale for 50% off. It came out to $164 with tax. They got a special deal through TFO and it's only on 8 wts. and they only had 2 left. I have a St. Croix I shipped back yesterday to be repaired. It wasn't one of the real high dollar rods but I don't think it should have snapped when it did. I love my TFO BVK and I think I am going to like the Axiom even more. |
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Quick Karl Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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ROBDOG wrote: | I just left Roy's and picked up a TFO Axiom. They are awesome rods and if you need an 8 wt. they are on sale for 50% off. It came out to $164 with tax. They got a special deal through TFO and it's only on 8 wts. and they only had 2 left. I have a St. Croix I shipped back yesterday to be repaired. It wasn't one of the real high dollar rods but I don't think it should have snapped when it did. I love my TFO BVK and I think I am going to like the Axiom even more. |
How did the St. Croix snap? |
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ROBDOG Member White Shrimper Boot Club
Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 790 Location: North Padre Island
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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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Manta Ray believe it or not (not a sting ray or a cownose). I was trying to get him on the jetties and it was a lot of pressure, but I don't think I was putting enough to make it snap. It was an Imperial 10 wt. so not a real high end but it does have a lifetime warranty. I replaced it with an Echo 3 saltwater which I really like. |
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Quick Karl Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:47 am Post subject: |
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Well... I found a Sage Xi3 6WT 9'-0" 4-pc close-out (probably the last one on earth), so I bought it...
I'll 7-line it and it will be nice for what I want.
I know for a fact that they have one 7WT left, if anyone is interested. |
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nisurodoc Horse Mullet
Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 121 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 8:43 am Post subject: |
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most of the dedicated fly rodders are pretty tight lipped but there are a ton of guys out there every day with the buggy whips
cant go wrong with a tfo bvk or st croix elite as intro rods
sage one or Helios 2 for the upper end
my 0.02
doc _________________ You should have been here yesterday, they were tearin' 'em up. |
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