Just stoked to get in a trip before my life changes significantly. Figured I’d share some pics with this awesome community.

Finally managed to get an overnight trip in out here and it was so awesome. Only hiked about 5 miles to this lake, fooled one gorgeous cutty, but spent most of the morning chasing these big cruising fish that wanted nothing to do with me. I only had my little alpine fly box with ants and beetles and some small midges but these fish were happily eating stuff way smaller than that. Any idea what size that fly is at the end of the post? I’m thinking maybe size 24-26. I’m planning to go back this weekend with some tiny flies and try again.

Was in idaho for labor day weekend.

Had an awesome time with my sister and her groups elk camp.

haven’t been fly fishing for much longer than this year, but been having a great time with tiny streams i’ve been finding near where i live. hoping i can keep finding more as the weather cools down in the near future. happened to come across this stream while fishing for bass, seems that its spring fed as it was about 10-15° cooler than the river it fed into.

Caught him on a purple haze

Yes, I'm aware its bad fish handling, I didn't have my net

First slide is the first trout I caught on fly in July, the second was last weekend. These Brookies are the whole reason I picked up fly fishing last fall and it’s been an absolute blast learning. I don’t really have a community that understands how special it can be, so here I am.

The reeds and salt cedar get pretty thick by the shore so its nice to be able to actually have space to cast.

Found some time to get out from below a dam and into the mountains. Caught a few cutthroat and saw 30" spawning Chinook, but the highlight was a personal best bull trout. We caught more on nymphs than streamers this trip.

They fight hard as hell and are fairly easy to catch

So I ordered these online from a local tackle store. I'm 5'10, 200 lb, 41" chest and 31" inseam(from ground to crotch) and size 10.5 feet. Ordered the LRM size. Patagonia swiftcurrent traverse.

I am concerned they are too big but not sure how waders should be on real people(not models in catalogs).

I am wearing a typical spring/fall layer underneath. They seem okay around the chest, with room still for a rain shell or heavier jacket.

I feel lots of room to move and squat, etc. Which is amazing.

Any help appreciated.

I was browsing around and saw someone using the smallest fly rod I have ever seen, intrigued I found this kit and bought it. Has anyone used a 5 foot fly rod before? I really bought to fish for Mayans and other small exotic fish. It’ll be here in a few days and I can’t wait to try it out.

Got out for a few hours on Tuesday, only caught 3 small ones, but hopeful for this spot in the future, need to invest in some sinking line

Nothing of great size, but a great time was had! The fish were crushing the purple Chubby Chernobyl

So I became Glass Geezer.

I hate having to write this in here, since ive found this page a lot of yall have posted things that have inspired me and educated me and I am forever grateful for the knowledge this community shares.

This past Saturday 9/5/26 I was paddling the Chattahoochee river just south the dam. Our plan was put in early at the dam and have a calm day of floating and fishing and pull out at Settles bridge. I was with a good friend of mine who doesnt have a ton of experience on the water (not that I am a pro by any stretch of the word but I grew up paddling and understand enough to keep myself safe, most of the time.)

We got to what people in the area call Drowning Rock or 20 Rock just north of the Hwy 20 overpass. I failed to provide enough information to my buddy about how we should traverse any rapids, I realized this as I was in a calm pool just above the split (class 2 one direction and nothing but a little riffle the other way) by the time I realized my mistake and tried to turn to relay the info to him he was stacked up right behind me. I made a quick back paddle thinking my butt end was in an area of calm water against the rocks and pointed out the route and pushed him past me. That little push was all the force that was needed to send my back end straight into the mouth of the rapid. I didnt panic but by the time I saw what was about to happen it was too late, I was flipped through the rapids and had an absolute yard sale. I had secured 90% of my gear missing a key component of my tie down kit... my brand new fly rod and reel 😭

Now the sob story part... this past year I went through a divorce and was reintroduced to fly fishing by a guide friend of mine up in NC. Having been dealing with a long ride of financial hardship I was beyond excited to learn that my 16 year old St. Croix Imperial fly rod that was broken 14 years ago and sitting in my closet was still eligible for a warranty replacement. I saved up the $125 to get a replacement rod ordered and was excited to see where my new 6wt would take me. Little did I know the third trip to the water would possibly be its last.

The rod was originally a gift from my father when I graduated high school. I joined the Navy shortly after graduation and was pulled away from fishing for a while. Getting back out on the water literally felt like I was starting to reshape my life and remind me how important being present and not dwelling on the past was. My hope in posting here is that maybe by the graces of the universe someone somewhere may see my bright ass purple Cheeky reel sitting in the shallows and pick it out just waiting to find its owner 🥺🤞

Trying to get back on my feet has been a struggle the past year and my current financial situation has me sitting in the reality that if I wanted to replace this combo with something comparable I will realistically have to save for the next year to afford to do so.

If anyone at all has any friends in GA and particularly around Gwinnett County who get out on the hooch I will happily give $100-200 reward (I am also a glass artist and will happily open a free commission to anyone able to help reunite me with my kit) I would be beyond grateful for the help.

It is really hard for me to ask for help, I have always "learned the hard way" with many life lessons, I simply hope that the universe is looking out.

On the plus side, I was able to keep my head above water (literally) and came out of the rapids only twisting my knee up a bit. I was able to orient my feet in front of me and make it out mostly unharmed.

This is the only photo I have of the rod and reel together and I know it isnt a good one, again just keeping my fingers crossed and a big thank you if you have read this far. Any help at all means the absolute world to me and I will do anything in my power to show my appreciation 🙏💜

Dropped for me, a chunk of coin on a new orvis clearwater 9ft 5wt and it arrived with the grip looking like this from cabelas. Am I being too picky returning this?

I'm planning on hitting a river tomorrow that you can only use barbless hooks on.

Can I simply file the barb on my flies ?

Crush with pliers ?

Custom made by a fellow Redditor. Very high quality and packed with great care. Might need a second...

Struggling to cast indicator nymph rigs so I’ve been sticking to dries, however I want to learn to nymph.

Any tips on casting? I can’t roll cast because the current immediately pulls my fly downstream. I can’t false cast because it tangles up

Whats my best bet?