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Originally Posted by 2Stonedbirds
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I moved to the US last year. Have to travel to find stream trout, (with the exception of stocked ponds and guys casting on top of one another, not my cup of tea) but bass are everywhere. I have yet to go fish, but planning to go out soon with a couple buddies from work.
Anyone ever snagged a bass on a fly line? My fly rod I brought with me from home is a #5, I could maybe use it but if it broke I'd be a sad panda as it was a gift from my dad. From what I can gather a heavier rod is needed not so much for the bass vs a trout, but for dealing with the different, heavier flies needed.
Anyone have any experience with Lamson Guru S hd reels? It's a full cage, I ordered a #7 to pair with a 9', #7 fast action TFO mangrove. Might try and get a second spool and wind on a sinking line, as we are in some pretty good heat and may have to drag line down a bit in the water. Never used sinking line, always fished the top (sometimes trout like it when flies sink a little though) so there will be a learning curve I'm sure. Especially stripping.
Excited to try for a ditch pickle!
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I've caught bass on the fly, and you're in for a treat! They fight hard, and it's awesome. I haven't caught anything particularly large, but it really didn't matter to me. I think my rod was a 5wt at that point, and I guess it depends on what size bass you have a shot at there.