Pauly
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- Apr 8, 2012
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After all my posts and questions about fly lines and rods, I went to Mainstream outfitters (Daves sporting center) in Doylestown today.
I bought last years model of the Orvis Clearwater II 7'6"-3wt with an Orvis Battenkill Disc Drag Fly Reel loaded with backing and Orvis WF #3 F
for $225
I went straight to the East Branch perkiomen and fished from the bank because I left my Hip waders in my shop.
Two things I have to say about fishing from the bank:
1. I hate it (as a novice I find every root and twig with my fly)
2. I didn't care because I loved the rod.
I only had 15 minutes to get the line wet. So after a brief learning curve and fumbling around, I watched a few white bellies flash and then the bluegill hit. I had to go right after but I can not wait to get out this weekend.
My old setup which is a 10year or older pflueger #7 rod that I bought with absolutely no idea what I was doing.
The difference to me is like night and day.
Now I need to pick up some new flies to go with my new rod.
I bought last years model of the Orvis Clearwater II 7'6"-3wt with an Orvis Battenkill Disc Drag Fly Reel loaded with backing and Orvis WF #3 F
for $225
I went straight to the East Branch perkiomen and fished from the bank because I left my Hip waders in my shop.
Two things I have to say about fishing from the bank:
1. I hate it (as a novice I find every root and twig with my fly)
2. I didn't care because I loved the rod.
I only had 15 minutes to get the line wet. So after a brief learning curve and fumbling around, I watched a few white bellies flash and then the bluegill hit. I had to go right after but I can not wait to get out this weekend.
My old setup which is a 10year or older pflueger #7 rod that I bought with absolutely no idea what I was doing.
The difference to me is like night and day.
Now I need to pick up some new flies to go with my new rod.