Bayside Arty Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hey guys a Great friend of mine gave Me two Mint fly rods and a reel. Rod (1) is a custom 2pc. 10/11 wt Dale Clemmens im guessing 9ft (Blank is brown almost like a Ron Arra surf blank). with a sientific anglers System 2 Reel model 1011 W/two extra spools is this a good rod for stripers ? He said it was but i never fished saltwater with a fly rod. Rod (2) is another custom 2pc. Dale Clemmens but rated as a 7wt. what type of reel should i look for this rod Thanks in Advance Guys Bayside Arty SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tduffy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 NIce gift from a good friend. Yes a 10 wt is plenty for stripers, even big ones. Mostly to cast larger flies. If you don't know how to cast, find someone to teach you. If you have to pay, it's worth it. (don't ask me how I know.) I also use a seven weight for smaller waters like rivers, estuaries, ect for smaller flies. Great for those small crazy blues too. Start with a floating line, Nice to have extra spools for various sinking lines. Don't practice on the driveway, it will ruin the line. Use the grass. Lots of good help on this forum. Good luck!! Also be careful, first striper on a fly line is no different then your first hit on the Crack pipe! you will be addicted!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayside Arty Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Tom thanks for the info I was out at the park for an hour os so casting and i feel like i got hit in the arm with a baseball lol SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tduffy Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Yeah a couple of years ago when I started fly rodding, I swear someone threw a rock and hit me in the back of the head. lol it was the result of a right to left wind. My back cast was getting pushed directly in back of me. lol Youv'e got all winter to practice for the spring!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichthys Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Many reels can be used in salt water, but only a relative few are specifically made to take regular punsihment in salt and the demands that larger saltwater fish can put on drag systems. Ultimately, you will find that, as in most things, you will get what you pay for. I have had good luck with Old Florida and Nautilus reels, but that's just me. All reels used in salt demand TLC and fresh water baths after every use. That goes triple for reels used around sand. Or they go south very very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneary Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Bayside, Learning to cast correctly will take some of the work off your arm. You may want to play with the 7 weight to start, it's a little less effort. FLy fishing is like golf a lot of it is simple technique and once you understand the technique it is much easier. If you know anyone that is a good fly fisherman work with them to learn the casting stroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canyondiver Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Bayside, Learning to cast correctly will take some of the work off your arm. You may want to play with the 7 weight to start, it's a little less effort. FLy fishing is like golf a lot of it is simple technique and once you understand the technique it is much easier. If you know anyone that is a good fly fisherman work with them to learn the casting stroke. Arty, I would agree with this! Also, for a reel, the Old Florida is a good bargain, and also the Colton reels are a great buy and a very good reel. When I get a little more scratch together, I will be getting two more of the Colton II reels. I have a Joan Wulff casting DVD I would be willing to lend you, and you can lawn cast as you break down each concept she discusses. Also, Ed Joworowsky is a great teacher and writer. I read his book, went outside and added 30' to my cast in a few minutes. It will come back tenfold if you get a few lessons from a really good teacher. Starting out without any bad habits will be your savior Proud to be a NERB and I have the shirts to prove it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayside Arty Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Thanks guys for All the Advice I'm gona hit the park with my Buddie this weekend Hes a pretty avid fly guy I mean some of the fish he fishes for on the Fly I didn't think possible like Sailfish/Dolphin To me is Nuts LOL I'm just Lucky hes not working or off fishing somewhere This weekend SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayside Arty Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Has anyone ever heard of an AIRFLO BALANCE FLY REEL SIZE 7/9 i saw them on flea bay Id rather not drop 300 on a reel if this fly fishing is not to my liking SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunch Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I was interested of Airflo Balance Reel because of good looks and cheap price but find out it has mechanical weaknesses and sharp corners wear out line. "Game fish are too valuable to be caught only once" 1939 Lee Wulff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canyondiver Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Arty, That reel will be trouble in the salt, and the pillar design really isn't conducive to ruggedness or higher drag pressures. Stick to conventional designs for now, and if you want to get into collecting/messing with cool stuff, get into it after you have stuff that will kick some butt. Proud to be a NERB and I have the shirts to prove it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayside Arty Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Thanks CD SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBlitz Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Thanks CD You could send it to me or better yet meet at little neck... Arty your going to love the fly rod I use one in LNB every sping...Good luck like you need it.. Eddie No Man Stands as Tall as When He Stoops to Help a Child... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayside Arty Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Yeah Eddie its going to be A fun spring SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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