best flyfishing "gadget"?
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08/12/21 09:18 PM
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white marlin
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just getting into this sport. (wish I would have started when I could SEE tiny things without cheaters)...
what's your favorite "gadget" that you wouldn't want to be without?
not really thinking about MUST HAVES (rod, reel, leader tippets, nets)...more like: specific tools, strike indicators, "third hand" rod holders, etc...
things to make it "easier"...
Thanks!
Last edited by white marlin; 08/12/21 09:21 PM.
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Re: best flyfishing "gadget"?
[Re: white marlin]
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08/12/21 09:22 PM
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Yep..Float tube or inflatable pontoon and good waders and boots..
I can catch them here...I can catch them ANYWHERE
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Re: best flyfishing "gadget"?
[Re: white marlin]
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08/12/21 09:35 PM
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Yep..Hemostats and nippers is a must have on a zinger...
I can catch them here...I can catch them ANYWHERE
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Re: best flyfishing "gadget"?
[Re: white marlin]
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08/12/21 10:46 PM
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And learn how to tie a blood knot
It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
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Re: best flyfishing "gadget"?
[Re: Chamacat]
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08/12/21 10:48 PM
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Yep..Hemostats and nippers is a must have on a zinger... Just a decent forcep that can cut fishing line is all you need. No need for ziggers, no need for nippers. Just use the lock on the forceps to lock it on a pocket flap.
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Re: best flyfishing "gadget"?
[Re: D.T.]
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The less gadgets the better in my opinion. This pretty much. Some guys get into the gear more than the fishing. I carry flies I use, a forcep for getting hooks out if I need that also doubles as a cutter for line, a small spool of 8lb and 10lb mono for leader, all I use for leader is approx 3-4 ft of either weight depending upon conditions a net, I try not to touch the fish, I release everything I catch Polarized glasses for eye protection in case for whatever reason a fly gets shot back at me and of course waders and a jacket as I do vast majority of my fishing in early spring and late fall when its cooler out.
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Re: best flyfishing "gadget"?
[Re: Dirty D]
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08/12/21 11:07 PM
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Yep..Hemostats and nippers is a must have on a zinger... Just a decent forcep that can cut fishing line is all you need. No need for ziggers, no need for nippers. Just use the lock on the forceps to lock it on a pocket flap. Yep..I'll have to look into forceps..I don't think I can give up my zinger though..LOL
I can catch them here...I can catch them ANYWHERE
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Re: best flyfishing "gadget"?
[Re: swift4me]
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I cannot think of the specific name. They make a small magnifying glass that clips to your baseball cap style of hat brim. It flips down when you need it and folds back against the brim when you are done. Very handy for tying on small flies etc.
Mac
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Re: best flyfishing "gadget"?
[Re: white marlin]
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This might sound corny but my one most important bit of advise or thing you will need most is. .......knowledge, and I'm sure alot of fellows here will agree with me, research research research then get out on decent water and apply what you've learned thru that research, fly fishing isn't hard to learn, fly tying in general isn't hard to learn, gadgets are gadgets that's it, I've seen a fellow standing in a stream with every fly fishing gadget ever made hanging off his fishing vest, some old dude with years of experience standing beside him, his only gadget was a old tin sucrets box in his pocket, he out fished the gadget filled vest 10 to 1, you can do this, just do your research on the gear you use and the insects in your chosen waters. Mimic as best you can the food source, stay calm, relaxed and enjoy your time outdoors, in no time at all you'll be cooking trout on a stream side bank somewheres smiling at the time your enjoying and the knowledge you've gained and taught yourself, that first fish on that first self tied fly can be a reason for celebration, wishing you the best of luck
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Re: best flyfishing "gadget"?
[Re: bandy]
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The fish on the end of the line. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!
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