Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Fishing Forum :: Trout Fishing Fly Rod or Regular Rod
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flytyer |
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bombinbrian |
We're taking a trip starting Memorial Day weekend and are going to spend a day on a lake that had brookies. Without getting mushy, my Dad, who passed away two years ago, gave me a fly rod. I have never used a fly rod before, but am contemplating taking it for one day of fishing this year. The rest of the time we will mainly be on smallie lakes. I know the answer, I think, but is it worth taking for one day of fishing? If you took one, would you even pull it out anywhere else but on the brookie lake? |
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YetiJedi |
Sounds like you would bring the rod for sentimental reasons and so for that reason alone it would be worth it. I have brought a traditional fly rod in the bw a few times for personal reasons and don't regret it at all. Yes, if you get on a good brookie lake it can be a blast! I've also thrown different setups on other lakes and been thrilled fighting a few northerns and bass. But if you are looking for numbers or size, it's probably not the best bang for your buck. I say bring it along, create the memories, and make sure to record a few videos so you can play them back when there's 4 inches of ice on the road. If you do decide to take the fly rod along, there are several threads with info on setup and fly selection if you are interested. |
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Speckled |
In an early spring, you may hit a mayfly hatch which could result in some great fishing on the brookie lake with drys. If not you can cast or troll nymphs or streamers. Additionally - fly fishing can be an absolute blast for smallies. You can throw streamers or troll. Do you know the specifics on your fly set up? |
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lundojam |
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plander |
Bubble You can also catch Brook Trout with small spinners (panther Martin) and small Rapalas (F03 - trout patterns) on an ultralight set up. My two cents. |
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bobbernumber3 |
bombinbrian: "I know absolutely nothing about the fly rod or the set up of it. " Your first post is correct... you know the answer. |
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Speckled |
Doesn't need to be the BW - watch a youtube or three and figure out what kind of rod it is, learn to cast, buy a few flies and a trout stamp and go hit one of the rivers down there in SE MN. |
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YetiJedi |
I also suggest you post a pic of the rod and see if folks here can help identify it. |