Catch of the day [Fishing]

[dylantbmayes]

One of these would look great in the fishing room, @Giles…

And a great reason to finally come visit me!

[Giles]

It sure would…..But, currently  fishing room looks like a couple of Great Whites have had a bust up in there.  I'm modifying my GT rods (taking a hacksaw to a USD800 rod concentrates the mind) and updating the hardware etc on a load of lures, so we have paint, varnish, Araldite, you name it, all over the place.  I have to keep the door shut, in case Paula sees the squalor....

[dylantbmayes]

@Giles:

… taking a hacksaw to a USD800 rod...

Sounds fun!

Well there's a three year wait so you've got plenty of time to cleanup.

[RedStripe]

2 years of hunting down a 3lb+Perch, got one: All the fancy new lures and techniques tried with some success; caught on the humble spinner. Trusty Beatle Busters and IH T-shirt keeping me warm on a sunny but cold day

[Peter]

Nice one! I'm going perch fishing tomorrow, I think.

[Giles]

Decent size Bonito caught back in October…...

[Appfaff]

Figured this would be the place to ask… trying to get a fly fishing set up going and can't decide on what I want/need.

Anyone have experience with the Temple Fork Rods?  I know they have a ton of options, but thinking about one of their entry level rods. The local fly fishing shop owner said it's run by an ex Orvis designer so they are "great" for the price... but then again, he had a lot of stock so I couldn't tell if he was serious or just trying to shift some kit.

Ive used Sage rods before, and my dad's Orvis rods are always great, but I don't think I need anything that fancy. Thinking 6-8wt rod and a reel that won't be afraid of a little saltwater (brackish) every once and a while...

Anyone have something similar that they like?

[Giles]

Not sure that this helpful…..But when fly fishing now, I only ever use Sage...

[Sage954]

I'm with Giles. Only ever used sage. Hence my username. Sage 9 foot 5 weight 4 piece. My first fly rod many years ago. Their lifetime warranty is hard to beat. You may want to look at Tenkara rods for a simple set up to see if you like fly fishing prior to investing in a full set up. You may even prefer the Tenkara for the simplicity.

[Peter]

Sage, CTS and Scott. Scott Meridian 9ft#7 is the most popular rod for sea trout fishing along our southern coast (Sweden). I think Loop are stepping up their game once again as well.

Rodwalker seems to be good value, Sage, Scott and CTS are all slightly more expensive.

[Appfaff]

Thanks for all the input guys!

Essentially, I want a rod/reel that I can take out my backyard and do some Bass fishing (i have three stocked ponds in my neighborhood), but also take to the Bay (5 minutes away - sightly brackish water) and fish for Redfish and Specs.  Having a set up I can also use to Surf fish for Pompano and Reds in the Gulf is a plus, but I don't think I need a true Saltwater set up.

Ill take a look at the Tenkara and Rodwalker set ups as well.

Thanks Gents,

Adam

[Peter]

Caught a sea trout when dropshot fishing for perch yesterday. A fine surprise indeed! Felt a bit guilty though, as they're a protected species 15 sept - 1 jan.

[Clint_D]

I finally put a big yellowfin on deck early this morning!  Caught with a Penn Spinfisher 10500 on a Shimano Trevala XXH rod using cutbait on a single hook.

[Appfaff]

DAMN @Clint_D !  What a beast!

[tmg]

Now that's a fish!

[Chris]

Dinner for the whole crew?

[Giles]

Very well done Clint. How on earth did you get that onto the deck?  Use one of the cranes?

I have just organised a trip for Yellowfin Tuna in Feb 2018 in Ascension Island.  Only way to get there is RAF shuttle that leaves twice a week from Brize Norton airfield in UK.

[Chris]

Holy crap, that is seriously in the middle of nowhere.

[Giles]

Exactly.  I am beyond excited.  Going with the Nine Lives boys…....

[Giles]

Oh, expect an Ascension Island themed collection (not from Iron Heart, you'll have to work the rest out for yourself…) in early 2018......