Hi, I recently bought a fly fishing and reel etc.
Its a 4 piece 9 ft, 5 rod loaded with backing, floating line etc, and it is all set to go.
I have already caught some panfish in my backyard(N Chickamauga creek) with a small jig(1/64 maybe), though it was not using a fly fishing technique to cast(I basically did it like you would with a cane pole or something.)(and this is not a hard thing to do)
There just is not a lot of space for me to practice techniques in my backyard. The most I have been able to do with the limited space is practice some roll casts.
I am interested in learning to catch all the species I can on the fly rod. I probably wont go after bass though with the fly rod. I certainly want to catch some trout.
Currently I want to focus on learning to use proper technique, and becoming relatively consistent before I begin to learn to tie my own flies.
Here are my questions that I can think of now.
1. Where are some good areas near the hixson area that I could go and practice my technique, and practice catching panfish.(preferably I would not have to wade in waist deep. I do not own waders yet, and I would prefer to get my technique down on panfish before I go to try to catch some trout.)
2. If you could only recommend me to own 10 flies, which patterns/sizes would you recommend?(for trout and panfish. If there are a couple more than 10 that is fine.)
3. Are there any decent trout fishing areas within about a hour drive or so from the chickamauga dam? Or at least under a 2 hour drive?
4. I know you need to match the hatch for the best results, but what are the ways you would determine what is currently hatching?
5. Is there anything you can think of that is important that I should know, or useful tips and tricks that I should know?
Any information or wisdom is much appreciated. I look forward to learning from you, and learning to fly fish.
Its a 4 piece 9 ft, 5 rod loaded with backing, floating line etc, and it is all set to go.
I have already caught some panfish in my backyard(N Chickamauga creek) with a small jig(1/64 maybe), though it was not using a fly fishing technique to cast(I basically did it like you would with a cane pole or something.)(and this is not a hard thing to do)
There just is not a lot of space for me to practice techniques in my backyard. The most I have been able to do with the limited space is practice some roll casts.
I am interested in learning to catch all the species I can on the fly rod. I probably wont go after bass though with the fly rod. I certainly want to catch some trout.
Currently I want to focus on learning to use proper technique, and becoming relatively consistent before I begin to learn to tie my own flies.
Here are my questions that I can think of now.
1. Where are some good areas near the hixson area that I could go and practice my technique, and practice catching panfish.(preferably I would not have to wade in waist deep. I do not own waders yet, and I would prefer to get my technique down on panfish before I go to try to catch some trout.)
2. If you could only recommend me to own 10 flies, which patterns/sizes would you recommend?(for trout and panfish. If there are a couple more than 10 that is fine.)
3. Are there any decent trout fishing areas within about a hour drive or so from the chickamauga dam? Or at least under a 2 hour drive?
4. I know you need to match the hatch for the best results, but what are the ways you would determine what is currently hatching?
5. Is there anything you can think of that is important that I should know, or useful tips and tricks that I should know?
Any information or wisdom is much appreciated. I look forward to learning from you, and learning to fly fish.