[Eddy62]

Originally Posted by millartech

I have just recently started fly fishing as well. Been at it a couple months. It takes some time to catch on to everything. There are so many different flies it takes forever to learn them. There are 2 I have had the most luck on, that is the San Juan Worm and a Copper John.

As for the indicator for nymphing, I try to set it up 1.5 times the depth of the water I want to fish. That is the distance from the first fly up the leader. Also, it would be a good idea to use some split shot or this mouldable weight and put it about a 1' up the leader from the first fly. That mouldable weight is available at WSS, a friendly guy I met on the bow one day showed me it, this guy also let me try out his fly rod, showed me a couple tricks for casting, and some of the flies he was having sucess with. If buddy is on this site, thanks for your help, it was greatly appreciated. (I went out the next day and bought a new rod similar to yours, it has made a world of difference)

Fly fishing can be extremely frustrating at the beginning, and for quite some time. Knots in the leader are the worst and if you don't notice them right away and make a couple casts they just get worse, almost to the point where you just need to grab a new leader and start over. In the end it is all worth it. The first time a nice big trout grabs that fly and starts running is amazing. I just recently had a brown take me into my backing twice, I had to chase him 100' down river so he wouldn't clean my line out. Rod in one hand, palming the reel to keep tension on, other hand is grabing all the over hanging trees to keep me from falling in as I try to get down river and wear this fish out. What a rush.

Good luck and no matter how frustrating it gets, trust me keep trying, it does get better it just takes time.

thanks great advice. i will keep at it i have been fishing my entire life and fly fishing is a challenge looking forward to catching my first