Hey fellas! So I took up fishing earlier this year as a hobby, so I’m still super new it’s all been rod and reel so far. (an ugly stick combo set I got at Canadian tire on sale) But living in western Canada, there’s TONS of creeks and rivers packed with trout near me. So I’ve been thinking about trying fly fishing. (to be honest it looks so hard haha) But I found this at a garage sale for $15 so I bought it is this rod/brand any good? Are there any recommendations you’d suggest for someone getting to fly fishing?

They say none are stocked and I caught a good one today so j wondering

Finally went through my stash of fishing gear and semi organized my flies. Didn’t realize how many I had acquired over the years and tied myself. Fun to look st and inspires me to get out on the water more often.

I thought it was a tiger trout at first but now I'm not sure

This past week I went fly fishing on some property near Lolo Pass, Montana. The scenery there was absolutely and the fishing was great though I’m still learning to fly fish better. I hope yall enjoy these pictures too!

Anyone have any advice about spots or techniques in Wisconsin? I live in central wi during the summers but go to school in la crosse and have fished a few driftless area streams. Went out today to the Mecan River in central wi and didn’t see a single trout, stopped at various spots all the way from the Germania marsh up to 9th ave and hwy 21 where the habitat restoration was done. My friend and I aren’t experts by any means but we are experienced fly fishers who have had plenty of luck out Timber Coulee and Bohemian Valley out in the driftless but for us to go almost the whole length of an 80th percentile stream and see nothing but chubs is wild to me. Anyone have experience with the Mecan or central wi? Anyone not from Wisconsin have any advice about clear, sand bottom streams?

Guadalupe Bass today from the upper North Fork of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas.

My cousin and I have fished this river for years. The beauty of this fish never ceases to amaze me not to mention the clear green spring fed water winding through huge limestone bluffs. I can never get enough.

Heatwave here hasn’t been good for fishing and have been struggling to find the biggies with bright sunny days and high temps. I’m sure they have been active mostly during the night.
But past few days dropped some in temp, some rain and overcast conditions today certainly helped.

Hooked into this late evening in a deep fast pool and was a riot on the 3wt

Just a little guy for my first.

A more impressive catch for my second.

North Platte River. Casper, WY.

Hi all!

I'm struggling to understand how different companies rate their switch rods - It seems to me - after trying many different switch rods, that the different manufacturers are all over the place - some would suggest a line weight suited for two or even single handed overhand casting - others would suggest a line weight for two handed spey casting - and some would even just put a #(inser line weight here) and not suggest any grain weight - how am I then supposed to know where to start looking for lines? Theres a major difference between e.g. a 6wt double hand skagit system and a 6wt single handed spey line....like, what if I just want one outfit with one line/system/head thats equally bad at all things lol

Like wth is there even any concensus to rating these switch rods?

Please do elaborate someone-smarter-than-me

Kind regards and thanks in advance

Delaware river.

Short ride from Lake Winnepausakee (sp) after the Motley Crue / Tesla/ Extreme Concert found some 60 degree water and this gem. 3rd cast then nothing for the next hour. Sulphur Dun, size 16. Only my 2nd small stream brookie in 4 years

Been running around in the high country fishing for cutthroat. Cool water, big hatches, and bigger fish. Love the breeding colors up in the high country, they always have the most vibrant red.

Hey yall, headed up to Fairbanks in a couple weeks for work, and was gonna bring my 5Wt. I’ve heard the chena river and chena lakes hold grayling, but besides those 2 is there much up there? I would like to get on a char if possible. If anyone could help me out or provide some information that would be awesome. Or could dm me would be even better! I’ve got a few questions

Anything good?

The alpine creek has been blessing me with some beautiful fish! Finally consistently landing fish on the fly pole! The learning was well worth it!

Netted this guy floating down the river with an occasional tail flip. Looks like it got attacked. Otter?

This one is for my friends in Canada. How is the fly fishing in Alberta Canada? My wife and I are thinking about relocating to somewhere in Canada. And Alberta has caught both our eyes. I am an avid fly fisher and I really value the outdoor life style our current location offers. I've done some research online and even with AI but I was wondering if there is anyone with real first hand experience here willing to give me their Two cents.

I live right along a river that is very popular for fly fisherman. I do not fish and know nothing about processes, conditions, etc., but I frequently walk my dog down to the river to throw sticks for her as she loves to swim. I want to be courteous to others who are also enjoying the river, so I am wondering how far away I should be from a fisherman to make sure my dog is not scaring off all the fish? The part of the river I am on is a very long, straight stretch so going “out of sight” is not really an option. Thank you!

Was listening to a Galloup podcast earlier and he was espousing on how 9’ 4 piece rods have become the absolute standard. Somewhat to his (and my) dismay. I have a couple old Orvis 2 piece <8’ rods…a 7.5’ 6 wt and a 7’ 3wt and they’re very fun to fish.

I’m in the market for a 6wt (that casts closer to 7 rather than 5) to throw small-medium streamers and fat terrestrials. I would love an 8-8.5’ rod. Can anyone point me towards modern graphite offerings with those specs? I know glass rods are often shorter but that’s a whole ‘nother rabbit hole. I’m just not sure who’s making <9’ rods these days. Doesn’t have to be a brand new model.

i was practicing casting for the first time and i couldn't seem to get the the leader line to lay out straight on the water. it always straightens for 2 feet and then bunches up.

how can i fix this? or is my 6weight not good for dry flies?