Spin Rod Fly Fishing

[MooseRiverTrapper]

Originally Posted by Flieguy

For me, it's not about what the fly is ( though I wouldn't call trout beads or wire worms flies), it's about the delivery.

In fly fishing, the weight of the line is casted to deliver the fly and leader, not the weight of a bobber or a weight

Another uptight purist

[Jetboatjimi]

Originally Posted by anthony5

Now that's a breath of fresh air!!!

This section of the awesome AO forum is for Fly Fishing.
I wonder why there would be a post in this forum about anything other than Fly fishing.
I have been guiding Fly fisherman on the Mighty Bow River since 1980.
I have no problem taking SPIN Fisherman down the river in my boat, but it has been my observation that SPIN Fishing is not as effective or pleasurable as Fly Fishing.
All other **** slinging aside, This is a FLYFISHING forum..
If you want to sling bait and other crap, I do believe you have your own place to converse.
It is not high handed or any other thing.
Some Fly Fish, Some Bait Fish..Some could care less ..
I guess it all comes down to how you view your sport.
I just go out and have as much fun as possible.
I don't count Fish.
I don't count Money. I count enjoyable experiences.
Go On and sling your smelt thumping, Bait Fishing whatever, But not in My Boat.

[anthony5]

I do quite well with a fly rod and fly's when I choose to do so,it's just not the be all end all when it comes to fishing

[professori]

Originally Posted by anthony5

i do quite well with a fly rod and fly's when i choose to do so,it's just not the be all end all when it comes to fishing

Blasphemy! Blasphemy! Stone him at the temple!

[fallen1817]

I've never seen such a petty, immature and elitist group of people...

I can see some people are being tongue in cheek, but others... Act your age and be happy someone is enjoying fishing.

[ShortsideK]

Originally Posted by fallen1817

I've never seen such a petty, immature and elitist group of people...

I can see some people are being tongue in cheek, but others... Act your age and be happy someone is enjoying fishing.

Wah!
Thank you for your petty, immature and elitist comments...

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by fallen1817

I've never seen such a petty, immature and elitist group of people...

I can see some people are being tongue in cheek, but others... Act your age and be happy someone is enjoying fishing.

x2

But everybody knows the real key to flyfishing is a corn cob pipe and a stupid lookin fedora

[Bushrat]

Originally Posted by Kyle

x2

But everybody knows the real key to flyfishing is a corn cob pipe and a stupid lookin fedora

You forgot the tweed jacket, tie and cufflinks, obviously you know little about proper fly fishing etiquette. You don't use catgut leaders, you fish downstream, don't know your flask has to be of sterling silver with the finest Scotch, you probably drink beer and you can't recite poetry.

I've seen your kind....Chinese flies, ball cap with embroidered fish skeleton and a go pro....pffft.....You think 'matching the hatch' is a new pokemon game.

[Fishing4Trophies]

This thread has gone to far, we need to close it :/

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Bushrat

Fly fishing is about the art of fly fishing. Spin fishing with a weighted with water bobber or weights added to the line to allow it to cast with a couple flies under it is still spin fishing.

I used a fly rod, with butt extension, and a closed faced spin rod, bounceing a bug along the surface, to catch salmon, couldnt cast, or wade because of conditions. This method got the fly, long distance to the school--so now spin fishing with a fly rod---Okkkk think I got it ---fishing section---I am new here seems this fine distinction important--IN Alberta.cheers

[coyoteman]

A little off track, but give the deadly sea trout fly a try, as described---It has caught many huge trout, did really well one day at Police Outpost, The size 18 will lose many but you get to at lease hook some trout--This is the most simple of all to tie.

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Fishing4Trophies

This thread has gone to far, we need to close it :/

Not yet, just starting to have fun--going to be a tough few weeks until those ponds, lakes, and streams are fishable ---the nit picking kind of fun and helps pass the time---think you got it rough , I got to go to wal mart with the ladies-----

[ShortsideK]

Originally Posted by coyoteman

Not yet, just starting to have fun--going to be a tough few weeks until those ponds, lakes, and streams are fishable ---the nit picking kind of fun and helps pass the time---think you got it rough , I got to go to wal mart with the ladies-----

I totally agree.
Its been a long winter and its still going to be a while before open water (at least in the Edmonton area) so I'm a bit snarky.

[MooseRiverTrapper]

Originally Posted by Jetboatjimi

This section of the awesome AO forum is for Fly Fishing.
I wonder why there would be a post in this forum about anything other than Fly fishing.
I have been guiding Fly fisherman on the Mighty Bow River since 1980.
I have no problem taking SPIN Fisherman down the river in my boat, but it has been my observation that SPIN Fishing is not as effective or pleasurable as Fly Fishing.
All other **** slinging aside, This is a FLYFISHING forum..
If you want to sling bait and other crap, I do believe you have your own place to converse.
It is not high handed or any other thing.
Some Fly Fish, Some Bait Fish..Some could care less ..
I guess it all comes down to how you view your sport.
I just go out and have as much fun as possible.
I don't count Fish.
I don't count Money. I count enjoyable experiences.
Go On and sling your smelt thumping, Bait Fishing whatever, But not in My Boat.

That’s why your always alone on your boat.

[Mr Flyguy]

Originally Posted by Bushrat

You forgot the tweed jacket, tie and cufflinks, obviously you know little about proper fly fishing etiquette. You don't use catgut leaders, you fish downstream, don't know your flask has to be of sterling silver with the finest Scotch, you probably drink beer and you can't recite poetry.

I've seen your kind....Chinese flies, ball cap with embroidered fish skeleton and a go pro....pffft.....You think 'matching the hatch' is a new pokemon game.

And probably thinks that Haig-Brown and Schwiebert were hockey players.

[Weedy1]

Originally Posted by professori

There are many ways of fishing with a fly that aren't the enforcement definition of "fly fishing only" and saying that, I have never seen a definition in the regs that defined the method of delivery being restricted to a type of rod and/or reel.

The BC regs don't rule out any particular rods but have essentially limited the delivery method to a fly rod by definition. It would be tough to deliver a fly on a non-fly rod if following the definitions below. I guess one could rip out line by hand and let it float downstream.

fly fishing … angling with a line to which only
an artificial fly is attached (floats, sinkers,
or attracting devices may not be attached
to the line when fishing is restricted to "fly
fishing only”).

artificial fly … a single-pointed hook that is
dressed only with fur, feathers, hair, textiles,
tinsel and/or wire, and to which no external
weight or external attracting device is
attached. Two or more hooks tied in tandem
is not permitted. Where gear is restricted
to artificial flies, floats and sinkers may
be attached to the line. Where areas are
restricted to “fly fish only” floats and sinkers
may not be attached to the line or fly.

[damaltor]

Jeez guys, does it really matter??😎

BTW... I'm elite, I'm a fly fisher. 😈

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by professori

blasphemy! Blasphemy! Stone him at the temple!

let him who has not sinned throw the first stone.

[wildbill]

Originally Posted by MrDave

Its a great way to catch fish. Beats the heck out of all the effort of fly fishing. Often better at getting into spots where the wind is giving trouble.

Then maybe it should be put on the fishing forum, this is NOT, I repeat, NOT fly fishing!!!!!

[MrDave]

Originally Posted by wildbill

Then maybe it should be put on the fishing forum, this is NOT, I repeat, NOT fly fishing!!!!!

So chuck and duck isn't fly fishing, because it doesn't use the weight of the line to cast? If I put a small spoon on my spey rod am I still fly fishing?

I've been fishing with flies for over 40 years, using every type of delivery possible, yet I'm not a fly fisherman?

Lmao. Let me also say this, I found that the movie "River runs through " or whatever its called, was stupid and overrated. IMO. The fish eats the hook the same no matter how its delivered. A bobber is an indicator, the same thing.
By the way my 5 year old doesn't care what you think, and I agree. She's catching trout on the fly. So she's not flipping a fly rod but she's catching a dozen trout a day when we get out in the boat.

Wrong section, maybe. Wrong reaction by the very few complaining, definitely.

[stob]

Originally Posted by damaltor

Jeez guys, does it really matter??😎

BTW... I'm elite, I'm a fly fisher. 😈

No it does not. But is was pretty easy to poke the bear on this one. Everyone here is having a little bit of FUN except the elites, but they never have fun. They just smugly go about their world view and behavior modification tenants while us half-blooded MUGGLES grab life and take it for a spin. GLTA

[Mr Flyguy]

Originally Posted by stob

No it does not. But is was pretty easy to poke the bear on this one. Everyone here is having a little bit of FUN except the elites, but they never have fun. They just smugly go about their world view and behavior modification tenants while us half-blooded MUGGLES grab life and take it for a spin. GLTA

tenants??? Surely you mean tenets! As least we "elitists" can fish AND protect the English language

[stob]

Originally Posted by Mr Flyguy

tenants??? Surely you mean tenets! As least we "elitists" can fish AND protect the English language

My apologies - I speak 4 languages plus ASL and I miss the odd word. OMG I am an Elightest

[wildbill]

Originally Posted by ShortsideK

I'd heard that people did this, but never thought anyone would publicly admit it.

Would you go on the archery forum and start flappin yer gums about guns?

[wildbill]

Originally Posted by stob

No it does not. But is was pretty easy to poke the bear on this one. Everyone here is having a little bit of FUN except the elites, but they never have fun. They just smugly go about their world view and behavior modification tenants while us half-blooded MUGGLES grab life and take it for a spin. GLTA

It actually takes skill to fly fish, seen 2 year old spin cast, so congrats on havin the skill set of a two year old! Putting a fly on a spinning is not fly fishing, I huck lures too, but unlike the some of these geniuses on here, I was able to differenciate between the two types of fishing, learn to read English, YOU'RE IN CANADA, IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, do us all a favour and, LEAVE!!!!!!

[damaltor]

This is all too funny...

I confess, I do own 2 spinning rods and chuck gear on occassion.
My wife also has a couple spinning rods and I do on occassion set her up with a water filled bobber and flies.

I'm sorry, I won't do it again and I will hand in my "Elite" card by the end of the day. 😎😫😰😈

[CNP]

Fly fishing is an angling method in which an artificial "fly" is used to catch fish. The fly is cast using a fly rod, reel, and specialized weighted line. Casting a nearly weightless fly or "lure" requires casting techniques significantly different from other forms of casting. Fly fishermen use hand tied flies that resemble natural invertebrates, baitfish, other food organisms, or "lures" to provoke the fish to strike (bite at the fly).

Nonetheless.....I have never employed the OP technique.........but I know that I will be soon...........thanks coyoteman

[wildbill]

Originally Posted by MrDave

So chuck and duck isn't fly fishing, because it doesn't use the weight of the line to cast? If I put a small spoon on my spey rod am I still fly fishing?

I've been fishing with flies for over 40 years, using every type of delivery possible, yet I'm not a fly fisherman?

Lmao. Let me also say this, I found that the movie "River runs through " or whatever its called, was stupid and overrated. IMO. The fish eats the hook the same no matter how its delivered. A bobber is an indicator, the same thing.
By the way my 5 year old doesn't care what you think, and I agree. She's catching trout on the fly. So she's not flipping a fly rod but she's catching a dozen trout a day when we get out in the boat.

Whoa, a whole dozen trout a day?? We got ourselves a regular bob Izumi here folks, what did you do after breakfast?
Wrong section, maybe. Wrong reaction by the very few complaining, definitely.

bravo!

[stob]

Originally Posted by wildbill

It actually takes skill to fly fish, seen 2 year old spin cast, so congrats on havin the skill set of a two year old! Putting a fly on a spinning is not fly fishing, I huck lures too, but unlike the some of these geniuses on here, I was able to differenciate between the two types of fishing, learn to read English, YOU'RE IN CANADA, IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, do us all a favour and, LEAVE!!!!!!

WOW!!! .... your Special-Ed

[Jetboatjimi]

The Book, a River Runs Through it is thought of as an American Treasure, written by Norman Maclean. The movie was typical Hollywood Crap.
This thread has 2 sides and no winner.
My Boat is always full BTW.
I have spent over 1,800 days, on the Bow , In a Drift Boat.
I have guided the rich and famous, the poor and happy and always have a smile on my face.
I only respond to say that it is perfectly acceptable to fish in any manner that you choose.
The rest of this thread is just shack nasties , and I could not care in which way you choose to fish.
BTW, it does not take long to be a proficient caster, but a lifetime to fully understand the dynamic of Flyfishing.
Eventually, all things merge into one, and A River Runs Through it..
I am haunted by Waters...