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I have heard a few different ways of doing this. Just want to hear some more ways of doing this.
I know that if you have a reel that is rated for saltwater use it is still recommended to rinse it off after using it in the saltwater. I talked to a few people who said that their expensive saltwater rated reel still got corrosion from using the reel for what it was made for saltwater fishing.

keith has it right…good old tap water…what i do is put the hose on a fine mist and rinse good…do not put a hard stream on the reel or reels..you don’t want any water to get inside. and dry off very well…and viola just like new!! good luck and tight lines!!

Can I use regular bass fishing line as a leader for fly fishing? Or do I need to buy special leader line and where could i buy it? Tanks

Yes, you CAN use ordinary monofilament or fluorocarbon line as fly fishing leader. Your leader is primarily meant for use as the invisible barrier between your fly line and your fly, so there is no functional difference in that respect between fly fishing leader and ordinary fishing line.

However, there is another, very important difference between ordinary fishing line and fly fishing leader — most fly fishing leader is tapered. Why does this matter? Because it helps to transfer the energy of the cast evenly from the fly line and through the leader. When you cast fly line, you create a pulse of energy that begins in your arm, snaps through your rod, and is transmitted into the fly line. As this pulse moves through the system, it sheds energy into the stiffness of the rod, into the air around the fly line, etc. By the time the energy gets to the end of the fly line, there’s not a lot left to shoot the leader out so that it lays flat on the water. A tapered leader uses this remaining energy more efficiently, resulting in a straighter, tighter, more controlled cast. A non-tapered leader can work, but you’ll notice a difference in performance, particularly on longer casts, and particularly if you are a beginner at casting.

You can purchase tapered fly fishing leader anywhere fly fishing supplies are sold, even Walmart. They come in different lengths and linestrength, but most commonly fall between 7.5 feet and 12 feet. A 7.5-foot or 9-foot leader is good for learning to cast. Use longer leaders as you get better at casting. There are expensive brands and there are cheap-o brands. Avoid the bottom of the barrel, cheap-o brands, but don’t spend all your money on the top-of-the-line leaders, either. Shoot for the $3 – $5 per leader range. After you fish for a while you’ll develop preferences based on performance, appearance, cost, etc.

If you don’t want to buy tapered leader, you can use a straight length of regular fishing line, but a better option would be to create your own tapered leader by tying line of various thicknesses together. This is how they did it before true tapered leaders were developed. For example, a 9-foot leader may be constructed of three 3-foot sections of 3X, 4X, and 5X line. While the energy transfer will not be as smooth as a fully tapered leader, a knotted leader can work almost as well.

Don’t forget that you use tippet on the end of your leader — anywhere from 1 to 3 feet of expendable (usually lighter) line that use use to tie on flies.

I have heard a few different ways of doing this. Just want to hear some more ways of doing this.
I know that if you have a reel that is rated for saltwater use it is still recommended to rinse it off after using it in the saltwater. I talked to a few people who said that their expensive saltwater rated reel still got corrosion from using the reel for what it was made for saltwater fishing.

keith has it right…good old tap water…what i do is put the hose on a fine mist and rinse good…do not put a hard stream on the reel or reels..you don’t want any water to get inside. and dry off very well…and viola just like new!! good luck and tight lines!!

Just got some braid (20lb), and want to go fishing tonight.
I have been using mono in the past, either improved clinch knot or improved trilene knot, but I read somewhere that braid may need different knots.
Would this still be OK, or do I need to tie another knot?
Thanks

Don’t worry about it too much, you’ll read a lot of that kinda crap everywhere. Different people have different feelings about the different knots to use for braid. Some will say use this one, others will say to use that one…

…it doesn’t really matter, a knot’s a knot. Braid holds fairly well compared to fluorocarbon.

Before I switched back to mono from braid, I would use the Clinch knot and the Palomar knot. It held just as well as monofilament. I dunno who Charlie was talking about, but I’m one one of those that adds a drop of super glue onto the knot just a little extra security.

Sorry for the weird question, but even after much googling, I can’t seem to find any details regarding how to determine the winner of a fly fishing competition and thus, I would appreciate if someone can re-direct me or tell me more information about it.

If it’s a "boating" tournament with live-wells, it would be like any tourney- bring your largest catch back to the ramp to be weighed. Heaviest WEIGHT wins…..

If it’s a "walking/kayak/float-tube" tourney, typically, at the beginning of the tournament, they will distribute disposable digital camera’s and waterproof measuring tape to all fishermen. You take a picture with your catch next to the tape. LONGEST fish wins…..

Hope this helps you?

What should a good tackle box consist of for trout and bass?

Tough question to answer, as there are a million different ways to set up a tackle box depending on where, how often, and how you fish. If you are a beginner, stick with the basics. For starters, you will need weights, hooks and maybe some swivels and leaders (you can make the leaders yourself) in different sizes and types (we all lose them at times, no matter how long we’ve been fishing), a stringer, a ruler or tape measure to make sure the fish is of legal size, a set of fishing pliers or an all purpose tool, and a few assorted lures and plastics (don’t go crazy buying everything out there) as a few suggestions. A lot of people also keep a bobber or two in there as well, though I personally rarely fish with one due to the type of fishing I normally do. Getting a box with removable, locking plastic storage trays of different sizes and a vest that will accommodate them is a good idea as well – you don’t want to be dragging a whole tackle box to your fishing site when you can carry a lot of your gear right in your vest (boat fishing is a different story). Although its a good idea to have a hand net with you, this probably won’t fit in the box – hook it to your belt, waders, vest – whatever. I don’t bother carrying additional line with me – I keep it at home. Takes up space, and respooling line is something I do in preparation to fish – not something I have time for when on the water. I usually bring an additional rod or two with me – that way, if I snap a line off for some reason, I can keep fishing. A good fillet knife is also something to keep in your box. Sure I missed several things, but hope this was helpful!

I heard that it is better to use fluorocarbon because it sinks faster, but I also heard that it’s expensive, and I think buying this type of line would wipe me clean of my allowance… Any help?? Also, just for further reference, bait shops will spool and clean/fix your reels for you right??

l’ve been using mono for 45 years. l’ve used fluoro and braids. l prefer a quality nylon mono over any of the others. it will catch just as many, just as large. l use 8 and 10lb mostly. l have not had problems with fish seeing my line. l like the stretch in mono. works fine for topwaters and plastics on the bottom as well as everything else in between.
try some 8 or 10 clear sufix siege. you will be very happy with it. maxima is another top quality line.

most shops will fill your reels for you. not as many will service them though. some may send your reel out for servicing. many just don’t have anything to do with repairs.
be sure the reel is worth the 20 bucks or more for servicing. you may wish to do it yourself. it’s not really that difficult to clean and lube a reel.

I’m gonna try fishing for carps, my question is how do I remove and store the line I have on the reel, and how do I replace it with the 25lb line that I want to use? On that note what’s the best bait to use for carps? Any tips you like to share?

PS: I just got my fishing license 2 days ago, so pardon my dumb questions.

all you need to do is thread the line through the eyes of the rod, flip the "bale" (the wire wire thing on the reel) and tie a uni knot on the spool,

http://www.in-fisherman.com/magazine/gui…

than get a spool of 14, to10 pound test Sufix Siege (when your reeling the line in, make sure the label of the spool is face up) it’s great line for beginners, it’s coronation and abrasion resistant and has very little amount of memory. after you tie the knot on spool, than you take a sock, or old rag and very very tightly pinch the line between you fingers with one hand and with the other reel in the line making sure you get the line on tight when it looks like the right amount reel about 5 more cranks, than you snip the line with some clippers and squeeze the line if it’s squishy than you need to take the line off to the knot and start over.

Worms work well, but it also GREATLY depends on the kind of carp we’re talking about, but for commons, corn works well along with dough. A good, less expensive dough is a dog food dough, replace the flour with finely ground up dog food, add water, make sure it’s a consistency that will stay on the hook. A simple way to find out is to get a hook and put the dough on the hook, place the hook with the dough in a five gallon bucket, wight for about half an hour, when you look at the hook the dough should still be on, if it is not, than you need make it thicker. but the problem is is to getting the dough into a powdery consistency. Maggots, also play an important roll in carp fishing, all you needs a simple bobber, split shot, and a bobber, fish around reeds and Lilly pads foe best results. Corn flakes in soaked milk made into a round ball and put on a hook the a bobber and split shot also works very well, you can see if it stays on the hook following the the same proses and with the dog food dough.

“`good fishing“`

Im looking for a place online that would sell a larger tackle box with items all ready in it like, bait/lure, sinkers, hooks, line, knife, swivels & bobbers etc. Im Living in Great Falls, MT & Im Not Sure What Works In The Rivers, Lakes And Ponds Here Yet But I Want To Go Head And Buy A Big Fishing Set Online. And If Possible Have Bait & Equipment For Fly Fishing And Regular Rod & Reel Fishing…. I Am Originally From Bladen County, North Carolina So Im Not Familiar With Fishing Here In Montana.
…na Id rather find out myself by trying different baits and lures
lol thanks dude, yea i caught the hell outa trout last summer when i first got here, but yea this tackle will be used all over the us tho, im pretty sure ill have to put my own box together tho

Montana is well known as a Trout fishing hot spot. You will definitely want to include (or purchase) some Fly’s and possibly an inexpensive Fly outfit.

The only place I know where you can buy bulk fishing items in a tackle box "ready to go" is either at a garage sale/auction, craigslist, or EBay.

The problem?

You will very rarely find a "kit" that perfectly fits exactly where & what you want to fish for.

Your best bet is to put together a tackle box yourself. Here’s a basic list of equipment for Montana:

1. Here’s a small kit that will get you started but you will need to add extra weights, bobbers, a knife, and some basic lures- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat20176-cat601341&id=0063821320868a&navCount=12&podId=0063821&parentId=cat601341&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true

Extra Weights- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0019630111709a&navCount=15&podId=0019630&parentId=cat20295&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20166-cat20176-cat20295&catalogCode=QX&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20295&hasJS=true

Extra Floats- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jsp?id=0000023&navCount=18&parentId=cat20289&masterpathid=&navAction=push&cmCat=MainCatcat20166-cat20176-cat20289&parentType=index&indexId=cat20289&rid=

Lures for Montana??-

1. In-line spinners in various colors (yellow, black, white, Etc)- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat180001&id=0053886122762a&navCount=21&podId=0053886&parentId=cat180001&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=UJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat180001&hasJS=true

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat180001&id=0011723116422a&navCount=24&podId=0011723&parentId=cat180001&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=2UG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true

2. Small Cranks for Trout, Smallmouth , Etc- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat20388&id=0065533123957a&navCount=27&podId=0065533&parentId=cat20388&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0023750117012a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntk=Products&QueryText=rebel&sort=all&Go.y=10&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=10&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1

3. Jig kits with a variety of sizes and colors- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat410033&id=0037425121089a&navCount=33&podId=0037425&parentId=cat410033&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0031328119173a&navCount=37&podId=0031328&parentId=cat410033&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20166-cat410033&catalogCode=2UG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat410033&hasJS=true

Other important items??-

1.Probably THE most important add on- Casting bobbers: Casting bobbers allow you to cast fly-fishing fly’s without having to use a fly rod- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0019710111927a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntk=Products&sort=all&Go.y=3&_D%3AhasJS=+&Nty=1&hasJS=true&No=18&Ntt=bobber&N=0&_D%3Asort=+&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form1&Go.x=8&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1

2. A multi-tool- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0032418517059a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntt=multi+tool&Ntk=Products&sort=all&Go.y=11&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&_D%3Asort=+&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form1&Go.x=14&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1

This is a basic kit.

Hope this helps.

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