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Talltails
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Newbie Question

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I'm looking to start dabbling in saltwater flyfishing. Anyone have any suggestions on a starter rig for our inshore species in this area? I don't mind spending a little bit of money. I just don't want to over or under spend on something I may not like in a few months.
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I'd check out the 8wts at Sportsmans whse while they got some left...got Reddingtons, TFO's and a couple Loomis..as of this afternoon. Plus some reasonable reels..Talking bout 200 bucks less line...I'm waiting till them Lamson reels to come down some if they aint gone by next time I go by.
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Look for an 8wt....cheapest thing to do is borrow a fly rod & reel :-D

A few casting lessons will go a long way in helping you enjoy the sport...I spent a few frustrating weeks trying to learn on my own.
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I think you need to learn how to catch reds, trout, flounder, jacks, and tarpon on a spinning reel before you move on to fly fishing. :-D
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Re: Newbie Question

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Try the TFO NXT series "Lefty Krel Signature".
I've got the 9footer with reel and it's a great setup.
Most of my fly fishing is freshwater on the Chipola River, and the red-bellies are a lot of fun in the early morning.
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Chalk wrote:A few casting lessons will go a long way in helping you enjoy the sport...
Aw heck with the lessons.. check out a few videos on youtube, go out in the front yard and "Grip it and Rip it" :thumbup: :lol:
I come from a small drinking community with a fishing problem
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