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whats the best surf rod out of?

a lamiglas a g loomis and a st.croix please tell me a type of them and a good cheap reel

I have a g-loomis and a st. croix they are both good but really expensive. I also have a ugly stick tiger rod which is excellent. As for rods I have two abu garcia spinning reels. It's a lot of choices just have to shop around bass pro or cabellos

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Would this be a good fly rod to start off with?

If this wouldnt be a good one to start with anybody have any suggestions anything from $60 to $80

http://www.troutlet.com/Martin-Classic-Fly-Tackle-MOUNTAIN-BROOK-Combos-P789.aspx

I can't say that it is a good or bad outfit. To me it all depends if you are just starting out and going to stick with it. Do you have a Bass Pro Shop or a Cabala's near you where you could hold the rod and check out the action,or do you know anyone that has this rod that you could check it out.
It was kind of a hit and miss deal with me,I have spent quite a lot of money on rods and like some of the cheaper ones more that the expensive ones.
I would say if it feels right buy it,don't buy it because someone else say's it is an OK rod & reel.
Good Luck Fishing

Fly fishing Oregon's Fall River

You may not have seen an uglier imitation of a natural bug in your life, and hopefully you never will. In fact, the world’s leading entomologist would’ve had a hard time determining what I was trying to duplicate with this fly. It was by far the sloppiest attempt at the traditional elk hair caddis pattern to date. Purely an exercise in beginning fly tying, and one of the first to come off of my assembly line known as a vice.

It was a combination of ego, sentimentality and hopeful romantic fantasy that allowed it into my fly box. Wouldn’t it be something if it worked and I actually landed a fish with my first attempt at fly tying? A lost cause you would think while looking at it. But, it felt good just have it sit in my fly box next to those store-bought, $2 apiece, professionally tied flies.

I knew the trout of Oregon’s Fall River were smarter than to accept my fly.They’ve seen, and passed on, the most meticulous artificial creations (very professionally tied ones). No matter, in time there I am, fly fishing Oregon’s Fall River, and the only one on the water.

Although some of the gin-clear river is lined with private property, there are plenty of entry points along its banks with easy wading. Fallen trees and grasses provide cover for `bows, brooks and browns. The river, at times only 20 feet across and at others 50, stretches for 8 miles along Route 42 through the Deschutes National Forest just South-west of Bend. It’s fly fishing only and when you go be sure to visit the hatchery, which is open to the public.

Waste deep at a U-shaped section of water I open my fly box to see what I have to choose from. And there it was, my Frankenstein Fly. The image reminded me of those children’s magazines you find in Doctor’s offices. The ones that “challenge” you to find the hidden mistakes in the cartoon. Well in the case of my fly box, the mistake wasn’t too well hidden or too hard to pick out.

You put the leader through the eye of the hook. That's the first step. I couldn't. The eye was blocked by cement. The clear, glue-like stuff that you use to hold all the thread, feathers and so forth in place. I poked at the loop with a sharp object. Eye clear, knot tied, and I’m castin’! A few false casts later and my elk-haired monster is sitting on prime trout real estate.

It naturally drifts the run I’m working, imitating nothing, but giving the trout in the area front row seats at the equivalent of amateur night at the Improv. Oh what a laugh I was giving those `bows. But no matter, I’m fly fishing Oregon’s Fall River, and I’m the only one on the water.

Twenty minutes of working the same run, with the fly that even the most desperate of Mayflies would pass on at 2:00 in the morning at the local bug bar, and all I’ve done is practiced my casting technique. My Frankenstein Fly isn’t fooling anything. Now I realize what a great idea it was to leave my camera back in the truck. I sure didn’t need it to weigh down one side of my fishing vest for no reason.

It’s getting late in the day, and this is the last stretch of water I thought I would try before heading home. I landed a nice 17” rainbow (on a real imitation fly) earlier this morning up-stream, counted 6 deer, and had a huge bald eagle fly over. So no matter what happens in this last section of water, I’ve already had a storybook day.

My state of mind has turned now from hopeful romantic to one of end-of-the-day game playing. Just how close could I get my bootleg caddis fly to that fallen tree laying over there, and still pull it off the water before it snags the log? One foot, not bad I thought for the amount of line I have out. A few drifts later and I have this fly jumping off the water within six inches of the fallen tree. Not casting champion material, but I’m fly fishing Oregon’s Fall River, and I’m the only one on the water.

Turns out I couldn’t get the fly any closer than six inches, I’ve snagged that damn tree! No worries I thought, it was an ugly fly anyway. But wait, the tree is moving with my redheaded stepchild caddis fly in its mouth. My 4-weight G. Loomis rod is bent and my orange colored floating line is zipping through the water as if ...FISH ON, and I fear no fish!

This couldn’t be happening, this shouldn’t be happening I thought to myself. As I see flashes of silver-lightening streaking through the water, I realize the fallen tree was providing cover for a monster rainbow. But what about my Frankenstein Fly? Do trout get glaucoma?

Run and rest, give and take, point and counterpoint. I’m engaged in an ageless dance with what must be the hungriest candidate for laser eye surgery in all of Central Oregon.

At the bank, I set the defeated 19” rainbow down on green summer grass with my Chernobyl-mutated elk hair caddis still very much in the corner of its mouth. A horribly tied fly, but a very sharp hook. Boy what a classic picture this would’ve made. I even have a spot on the wall in my office for such a picture. I sure am glad I didn’t want that camera uncomfortably weighing down one side of my fishing vest. Better to release the 19’ elder I thought, than to kidnap it all the way back to the truck against its will just for the sake of a picture.

I gently back-out my barbless masterpiece, and without much convincing the beautiful but embarrassed rainbow decides to head back to its hole. And with no fish, and not even picture to prove it, I decide to call it a day as well. But not before whispering to myself “I’m fly fishing Oregon’s Fall River, and I’m the only one on the water.”

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How To Pick A Fishing Rod

I really do love to go fishing. I do not get to go as often as I would like but I go often enough to be a experienced fisherman. It is too bad that we all do not have more time to just go out and fish from the shore or in a boat more often. In life we do have things that we have to do such as work and that comes first before pleasure.

If you are new to fishing and you go into a bait and tackle shop or any store that sells poles,bait and tackle you may be confused as soon as you see the hundreds of rods all over the place. Some stores like BASS PRO offer so much selection is it insane. You may be wondering just how can you pick out a good rod out of all these rods.

I want to offer a few tips on picking out a rod that is right for you.

Set your budget. How much are you willing to spend on a quality fishing pole? Do not be too cheap here as that can backfire. Buying a cheap pole can mean you could lose the fish of a lifetime or have to replace your pole often as the cheap poles are not strong and break easily. When you walk into a store to buy a fishing pole they will have fishing poles in all prices and actions.

You first need to determine just what you are fishing for. What do you want or plan to catch? There are several classes of poles ranging from ultra light duty to heavy action. If you are trout fishing for instance you will most likely want a ultra light action pole. You could also use a light action pole too.

If you are looking to fish for small to medium sized fish you will enjoy a light action pole. These poles are not too long and and are very light. They are easy to hold up for hours because they do not weigh much. I found this out when I recently got one myself and compared to my heavy action pole it is amazing just how light it is. It is perfect if you are aiming to catch small fish. The line ratings on this class is 2-6 pounds and that is really all these poles can handle. I caught a few 3 and 4 pound bass on mine and the little thing struggles.

If you are fishing for bass you will want medium to heavy or just heavy action poles. I have and use both. I got a heavy action pole not too long ago and I like it. The only thing is it does not break down in the middle and so does not work good for transporting it around in a car. It is perfect for bass because it is ridged and strong enough to pull them in. I could easily pull in a 30 pound fish with this action of pole.

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