Highwaystreets Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 Hey all! Just wanted to stop by and say hi. I've decided to get into fly fishing with my girlfriend and a buddy of mine. Been thinking about it for a long time and finally decided to get into it. Split living between Calgary and Montana so thought it was time...... Just browsing gear and deciding what to get and it sure is overwhelming! Seems like I'll be spending some cash but have been browsing kijiji and the trading post here. Thanks and I look forward to interacting and learning. 3 Quote
threepwood Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 Welcome! Be sure to search the forums for older posts on gear and strategies for beginners - there's a wealth of info available. The two pieces of advice you're likely to hear first: take a casting lesson if you have the time and spare money, and don't buy a rod without casting it (and preferably a bunch of alternatives). You don't have to break the bank to catch fish, especially as a beginner - decent starter sets (rod/reel combos) can be had for under $200 - well under that amount, in some cases. And don't try to start on the Bow - head into cutthroat territory and you'll have more fun. Good luck! 1 Quote
Swede Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 Hello Highway Dam living in Calgary and part time in Montana. Talk about fly fishing paradises. 1 Quote
TMLhammy Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 With home bases like those, it won't take long to make friends on here. 1 Quote
Highwaystreets Posted June 29, 2016 Author Posted June 29, 2016 Thanks everyone! Been enjoying hunting for gear and fishing spots! Quote
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