Lateral view of a Male Baetis (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #43 in New York

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Tiny Baetis mayflies are perhaps the most commonly encountered and imitated by anglers on all American trout streams due to their great abundance, widespread distribution, and trout-friendly emergence habits.

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Dorsal view of a Pycnopsyche guttifera (Limnephilidae) (Great Autumn Brown Sedge) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington

This specimen appears to be of the same species as this one collected in the same spot two months earlier. The identification of both is tentative. This one suffered some physical damage before being photographed, too, so the colors aren't totally natural. I was mostly photographing it to test out some new camera setting idea, which worked really well for a couple of closeups.

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27" brown trout, my largest ever. It was the sub-dominant fish in its pool. After this, I hooked the bigger one, but I couldn't land it.

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New too fly fishing, have some questions.

Trailman

California

Posts: 2

Trailman on Apr 21, 2017April 21st, 2017, 11:06 am EDT

I have been doing a lot of research on Fly Fishing and I am ready to bite the bullet, and try it out.

I have selected the Redington Preditor 9' 8 wt Fly Rod, I got it for a good price New for $175 and it comes with the lifetime Warranty.

My questions are:

1. Will this be a good Rod to fish small game?

2. How do I equip the line for a small Fly dry or wet? mostly wet Flies.

3. Do I need the same wt Reel or can I use a 5/6 wt Reel with my 8 wt Fly Rod?

Thank you for the help.

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Troutnut

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Bellevue, WA

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Troutnut on Apr 21, 2017April 21st, 2017, 11:59 am EDT

Hi Trailman,

I'm afraid that rod is heavier than you'll want for small fish. It would be more appropriate for mid-sized salmon or steelhead, pike, or large bass.

As for equipping it, I would suggest finding a fly shop or sporting goods store nearby who can get you set up with starter gear that's well matched for the kind of fishing you want to do.

Jason Neuswanger, Ph.D.
Troutnut and salmonid ecologist