Fly Fishing Tackel Recommendations_Cumberland River

[Rock_Fish]

Hoping you "CR River Trout Guys" can give me your opinion on type of tackel I need . All the recent posting about CR has me thinking fly fishing.

Thinking of getting some new gear and would appreciate your input. Currenty thinking I should purchase a 9 foot, medium action, 6 weight rod? Comments?

Do not let your expectations get too high. It can be difficult for a beginner to land a fish with a FR. Have you ever played Golf? Fly fishing is similar in that it takes a lot of time to get proficient. (Pro FISH ent) Ha ! Anyway, you might watch a bait caster next to you reel in one after another some days. And cannot find a fly they will take. Then other days , Especially during a hatch. And you got the right Fly. You can way out fish the bait caster next to you. That is going to be a rare occasion IMHO! But that certainly makes days like that very special. Especially if you Tie the flies that you are catching fish on ! At roughly $2.00 apiece, Buying them can get into some $$$.

There are a lot of instruction videos online nowadays. And scuds of good books. Get you a book and read it over, and do a lot of yard casting. When you think you are ready, Practice some more! When you do take it to the river. It might be a very Humbling experience But it can also be a great way to spend the day!

[RICHYD4U]

Catching fish on flies that you have tied is very rewarding....as well as $ saving! Flies get expensive in a hurry, especially for the novice fly fisherman. You can make your own flies for pennies on the dollar if you know where to get your materials.

Fighting a fish on a fly rod is awesome! Alot of it is done by hand stripping, unless the big one is on and gets you to your reel where a good disc drag comes in handy. You are able to fish with extremely light lines (2,3,4lb) thanks to the forgiveness of the long FR. It is just really fun, you'll enjoy it. Don't be to hard on yourself the first few times, and make sure to go somewhere you will be able to practice catching some fish. A good place to practice nymphing is on the Hatchery Creek below the hatchery. Lots of fish that will hit a fly all day long. If you want to fish for something a little bigger, and in a place where you can practice your cast, hit the main river there below the dam. Make sure the CFS is low, otherwise it is impossible on the FR.

-Rich

[FlyLie]

Thanks guys for all the input and to Kenneth for the link to derycityflyfishers. Live 2 and1/2 hour drive from Louisville, so don't think I can make any of your meetings, but hope to make it to the Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show in January . Thanks again for the link...lots of good info on the site.

Hope to meet some of you on the Cumberland River this spring .

[RICHYD4U]

Boone-
Living in Jamestown, you are in a great spot to be able to practice, practice, practice with the FR. I wish I lived in Jamestown!

-Rich