Fly Fishing for Novices

[catskillkid]

Been thinking about learning how to fly fish this year. Anyone on here into the sport? Suggestions on how to get started?

[Cgrutt]

No suggestions but something I always wanted to learn to do. Not sure where you're from but there was lots of fly fishing in Rosco/Livingston Manner area back in the day ("trout town" if I recall correctly). Might be some sport shops in that neck of the woods that can point you in right direction. Love to hear more about this.

[Gunner57]

You may find this site helpful...

http://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/video-...to-get-started

[VARMINT223]

See if there's a local group called Trout Unlimited. In Buffalo they held casting classes and flytying classes. Damn near as addicting as reloading.

[catskillkid]

No suggestions but something I always wanted to learn to do. Not sure where you're from but there was lots of fly fishing in Rosco/Livingston Manner area back in the day ("trout town" if I recall correctly). Might be some sport shops in that neck of the woods that can point you in right direction. Love to hear more about this.

Thanks Cgrutt. Matter of fact I live in Sullivan County and am about 45 minutes from Roscoe. I'm sure there's guide services there and such. I guess my question was if anyone else on the site was an avid fly fisherman (or woman) and had any advice about getting started.

Varmint223--there are local chapters here, though, I haven't heard about any of them offering classes on either casting or flytying. Some of those flys are truly works of art!

Thanks for the vid Gunner57!

[GooseGun]

My wife loves to fly-fish and is an instructor at a woman's clinic every summer, she also helps out with project healing waters. She got started at the woman's clinic she now instructs at. I know she originally bought a combo set up from a big box store and some knee waders. I will ask her for any info she might have when I get home.