What Reel

[1957Buck]

What Reel did not get to that part in Fly Fishing School Yet    Waders what Waders  

Edited May 25, 2018 by 1957Buck

[230jhp]

Just about any stocking foot breathable waders will work. Felt soles or Corkers wading shoes. Get the wading shoes one size larger than your normal shoe size.

Fly reels can be controversial. Some will say to get a real expensive one. I disagree.  I have been flyfishing for 40 years with a Pflueger Medalist. It is an inexpensive reel with a simple but effective drag system. I don't think they make it anymore, for that matter I don't think Pflueger is still in business. ( If you ever saw the movie "A River Runs Through It", it takes place in the 1920's, the Brad Pitt character fly fishes with a Pflueger Medalist)These reels can often be found at garage sales. I often check out garage sales for Medalist parts. I have about five spools for mine with different line. The downside to these old reels is changing spools is somewhat difficult while with a modern reel it is effortless. I also have a Phish-n-Fun reel on my 4wt rod. This is relatively inexpensive and works fine. I think it was less than$100 on Amazon. 

 

Edited May 25, 2018 by 230jhp

[toxo]

I like the waist high boot foot waders.I always seem to step in a hole and get wet with the regular hip boots. Get a large arbor fly reel. check out e-bay.

Good Luck!

[Lunatic]

4 hours ago, 230jhp said:

Just about any stocking foot breathable waders will work. Felt soles or Corkers wading shoes. Get the wading shoes one size larger than your normal shoe size.

Fly reels can be controversial. Some will say to get a real expensive one. I disagree.  I have been flyfishing for 40 years with a Pflueger Medalist. It is an inexpensive reel with a simple but effective drag system. I don't think they make it anymore, for that matter I don't think Pflueger is still in business. ( If you ever saw the movie "A River Runs Through It", it takes place in the 1920's, the Brad Pitt character fly fishes with a Pflueger Medalist)These reels can often be found at garage sales. I often check out garage sales for Medalist parts. I have about five spools for mine with different line. The downside to these old reels is changing spools is somewhat difficult while with a modern reel it is effortless. I also have a Phish-n-Fun reel on my 4wt rod. This is relatively inexpensive and works fine. I think it was less than$100 on Amazon. 

 

 

1 hour ago, toxo said:

I like the waist high boot foot waders.I always seem to step in a hole and get wet with the regular hip boots. Get a large arbor fly reel. check out e-bay.

Good Luc

I know it isn't clear, due to absence of punctuation, but I don't think he is asking. He is being funny

[1957Buck]

1 hour ago, Lunatic said:

 

I know it isn't clear, due to absence of punctuation, but I don't think he is asking. He is being funny

Yes, <  It is being On the fun Side. Blame Grammarly for punctuations.  I see you are doing Better with your spelling was starting to worry about you.  

[toxo]

I see.Its the Girl in the picture Fly Fishing.There a lot better pictures of girls fly fishing then that one out there!LOL

[1957Buck]

9 minutes ago, toxo said:

I see.Its the Girl in the picture Fly Fishing.There a lot better pictures of girls fly fishing then that one out there!LOL

At 77 yo. she is not a Throw Back. Plus nothing wrong with your eyesight, I am Still Waiting for Glasses since my cataracts surgery on both eyes. just need a fine-tuning.  

[toxo]

Not bad.She reminds me of a Guide I met in the Adirondacks. I got a big kick out of Her,she smoked a cigar!

Looks like she needs a line mending basket or to learn how to get the fish on the reel.

Edited May 25, 2018 by Dinger

[RPK0620]

57' The hip boots are RedHead Bone Dry's and the reel is a STH 4/5  !

 

[Lunatic]

43 minutes ago, 1957Buck said:

Yes, <  It is being On the fun Side. Blame Grammar for punctuations.  I see you are doing Better with your spelling was starting to worry about you.  

 

You are ungrateful. Two members completely misunderstood your thread so I came to your rescue. A simple thank you would do

[Lunatic]

3 minutes ago, RPK0620 said:

57' The hip boots are RedHead Bone Dry's and the reel is a STH 4/5  !

 

What boots? What reel?

[Kayak Ken]

She is doing a better job then me!

 

 

[JHbowhunter]

Thank you RPK0620, for steering this post back on track where it needs to go...    As a mod - I have to say those are the sort of "post rescues" we appreciated most!    WELL DONE. 

 

Lunatic - you get 2nd place for the interpretation, but sorry RPK still wins. 

[JHbowhunter]

1 hour ago, 1957Buck said:

At 77 yo. she is not a Throw Back. 

That might be the funniest line of the year right there!!!!   Horny old Bill!!!   LOL

[Lunatic]

40 minutes ago, JHbowhunter said:

Thank you RPK0620, for steering this post back on track where it needs to go...    As a mod - I have to say those are the sort of "post rescues" we appreciated most!    WELL DONE. 

 

Lunatic - you get 2nd place for the interpretation, but sorry RPK still wins. 

I agree:-)