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Originally Posted by allen_kcCard
I'm just getting into fly fishing too, I looked for a conversation just like this about 2-3 weeks ago, but didn't start one up then when I didn't see one.
I have most of the gear taken care of now. The rod came from the guy I am going with, he is letting me use the one he used to use since he just got a new one, so that cost is avoided for now.
I got some waders from bass pro on gift cards I got for Christmas. Ended up with white river stocking foot waders and white river wading boots as well. More than I would have spent, but I had an assload of giftcards anyhow.
Instead of a vest I got one of those orvis sling packs. From hunting I always disliked vests and lots of pockets in front of me, so I went for the sling pack so I could easily get the bulk behind me.
I've only used the rod once in the back yard, but the casting didn't feel as awkwards as I thought it would. It is a lot easier to understand what I heard of in videos once I could feel the weight of the line from the rod. I also figured out how easily leaders break since I broke it several times just in the back yard when it twisted around dormant grass stems.
We are set for going to Bennett on opening weekend, looking forward to it.
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Casting feels a bit different (and is easier) when you actually have line out on the water. The water gives a bit of tension and helps load up the rod on the initial backcast, whereas the lawn just lets the line slide so it doesn't load the rod as much.
Be sure to clean your line after using it in the yard. Dirt and dust get on the line and make it not float well and not shoot well.