Curious if anyone has any new brands they have been loving. As a gearhead I am always trying to find new cool brands.

Put a flashlight in my waders because they were leaking and I’m curious if all these glowy dots that look like stars are small holes

Does anyone else feel like the net in the waist pack just doesn’t work? It makes it so I can barely get the pack around to my side. Am I doing something just unbelievably wrong? It’s my first time using the lumbar style pack

Hey yall. I’ve been looking for a pack system to use for both fly and UL spin fishing. This system seems sweet since it has the belt with the net holster in it. I haven’t seen the pro version of this in a minute, so the regular one is what I’m looking at. What has yalls experience been with it? Worth it, or no.

Has anyone purchased and used their riverquiver shortcut. I’ve been seeing ads for it and I see the appeal of it if you drive a pick up, but does it really save you any time and effort since your still assembling half the rod and untangling the line around the two rod halves. Just looking for input from those who have it and use it! Thanks

Howdy fly fishing community. I’m a long time backpacker and after finishing the Wind River High Route, passing lots of amazing alpine lakes (and people fishing them) I’ve decided it’s time to add some fishing to my time in the mountains. Only problem is I know absolutely nothing about fishing. I know vaguely what I want out of it though.

I want a lightweight setup for taking way into the mountains to fish streams and alpine lakes. I typically follow the ultralight backpacking philosophy of less is more. I like the idea of catching a fish big enough to have for dinner, but understand that might require a bigger setup, so maybe I’ll have two. I would like to keep things affordable at first before I find out if this hobby is gonna stick around.

I think the big question is Tenkara, Spinning, or Fly. I like the simplicity of tenkara but not sure if it’s super difficult or if I can catch more than tiny fish with it. Fly seems difficult and expensive so maybe that’s for another time. Spinning seems the easiest and most reliable but maybe heavier?

After sorting out that question, I would also love to hear specific recommendations on a setup.

Thanks in advance!

I’ve been slinging the dogwood canyon 9/5 for a couple years now, mostly goofing around my local east coast lakes for panfish and occasionally PA rivers for trout. I upgraded the line to ye old cortland peach and I feel like I’m getting better at hitting my spots without the spagetti disaster (40-50 feet trying to tease them out of brush and lily pads).

I’ve been staring at the echo carbon xl to just move my line and reel to as the next upgrade. Is there something better in the same ~300ish range? I’m going to struggle to get 5-600 past “finance”.

I mostly just throw buggers parachute Adams and a foam spider here and there. Thanks!

Have a short notice trip fishing through out Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. I’m going to try to do my research before I leave but not sure how much time I’ll actually have. I have never been to that part of the country and I’m only familiar with fishing the south east and out west. I’d only and tips or recommendations anyone is willing to share. I appreciate all the help

Ive been fly fishing plenty of times over the last few years and still have not bought any of my own gear, as i usually just use my brothers spare 5wt rod. That said, Following a recent trip to the black hills, ive found that i really enjoy fly fishing, probably more so than spinning gear.

Ive found myself looking at a few different starter setups, trying to stay in that $250-$300 range. Right now im looking at the orvis encounter, echo lift, reddington original, and the TFO pilot. All in 9ft 5wt options. The rod will be used for mostly trout, smallmouth, and panfish.

Im also curious, ive only ever caught smaller bass on a 5wt, and its a good fight. Im unsure if a 5wt will be able to handle bigger fish, around 2-4lbs?

Just curious if you guys have any input for me before i make the purchase. Any and all help is appreciated!

New fly fisherman here. I've been doing a deep dive and am taking a fly fishing 101 class at Orvis this month and everyone talks about how the gear is so expensive and you need so much of it but it seems like you could just have a $200 rod and reel, nippers, hemostats, a net and a box of flies and you're good.

Are people just crazy or do I just not get it yet?

I will be in Bosnia next week, 5 days in Sarajevo and 3 in Mostar but will have a car. I am looking to go fly fishing on some of the country's beautiful rivers.

My problem is that I don't know (1) what specific spots to go to on the recommended rivers for access, (2) how to get a license and (3) where I can rent any of the gear that I probably won't be able to bring with me on the plane, specifically waders and a net.

Any advice or recommended resources to help me out?

The big guy measured at just over 20”.

Still making imaginary flies but this one might be my favorite so far.

Edit: This subreddit did not disappoint, y'all are funny as hell😂.

Should I post how to make these? I think that’d be fun. To that same effect, any questions?

“I’ll never use this math” turns into a sick rod! This is for a fella in NY.

After fishing for steelhead for 18 months with a Spey rod, I finally got my first one on the swing!

Just got this one done a couple days ago.

Hi Folks.
Have a leak in the stocking of a fairly new pair of waders on the stocking.
Any tips for repairing?

Wish I got a better pic but small Western Washington stream, mostly small trout, and then this guy came up out of the depths and absolutely crushed a hopper.

I watched the whole thing happen in what felt like slo mo. One of the coolest eats I’ve had all summer.

I'm just starting to learn how to fly fish. I've been going with my good buddy with 40+ years experience. We start out and we're walking up river for about 25 minutes, and I catch this awesomely weird fish! My 4th fish ever. My friend couldn't believe his eyes as I guess these are quite rare to catch in Ontario. Hope you all like!

where can I find one? all the ones I see for sale seem freshwater-specific, and I'm worried about corrosion on guides that I've experienced on rods I've owned in the past. don't want to drop a lot of money on a nice, expensive rod if it's not going to hold up

will be using this rod for blind casting in the surf in NorCal (striper, halibut), am not interested in a 9' rod as I greatly appreciate the extra length for longer casting distance, lifting line over breakers, backcasts over steep beaches, lifting power at distance, etc.

also will be using it for kayak fishing in the bay where I also appreciate the extra length

already have a 11' two hander, but really want a single hander for slightly lighter conditions

After 3 lakes, 4 rivers, 30 or 40 strikes and no hooks set, I finally was able to land this beauty on the silver fork of the American river.