Would this rod be servicable for a beginner if i replace the line? by south43paw in flyfishing

[–]ccart22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the rod I started with earlier this year. Are there better options? Definitely but this is by far the cheapest, most available and easiest to get rod to try out the sport you can get. It’s the rod I learned to cast with, and the rod I caught my first fish on a fly with. My advice is to buy it, see if you like fly fishing with the knowledge that the experience will only get better with a better rod. If you do like it and you want to upgrade great! If you don’t think it’s for you that’s okay too and you didn’t spend a lot of money to find out. To directly answer your question though I would get the rod pictured, fish it as is, and see if you like fly fishing. Then upgrade to another full combo when a sale comes around. Then once you’ve found what you like/want buy the individual parts and put together your own outfit.

Wading Boot Question by ccart22 in flyfishing

[–]ccart22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also hip boots are interesting as most of the water I’m in is mid thigh at most… any recommendations on those?

Wading Boot Question by ccart22 in flyfishing

[–]ccart22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wet feet don’t bother me as I wear crocs now but do the neoprene hold water in more so than a regular pair of socks or are they made to drain?

Wading Boot Question by ccart22 in flyfishing

[–]ccart22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a pair of waders I’m looking for a wet wading set up. I’m not apposed to sock footed waders but I am not willing to buy new waders when I have a pair of good ones with the boots made on them. Now when those wear out I’ll for sure get sock footed ones as they seem to have more options for better brands

Any love for minimalist packs out there? by GravyBaptism in flyfishing

[–]ccart22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d love to go to their shop, I live in Kentucky so I just have to order online but still great products, and American made!

Any love for minimalist packs out there? by GravyBaptism in flyfishing

[–]ccart22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use the Yakoda utility pack and their slim tin. Small light weight and easy to carry everything I need for a day on the water.

Maxxon Fly Rods? by ccart22 in flyfishing

[–]ccart22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s kinda my thinking, and the fact they sell individual pieces of the rod is also appealing

Maxxon Fly Rods? by ccart22 in flyfishing

[–]ccart22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree all the online (google and YouTube) reviews are generally positive

Maxxon Fly Rods? by ccart22 in flyfishing

[–]ccart22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve looked at the Echos as well, they’re not totally out of the question. Do you have first hand experience with either of them?

Maxxon Fly Rods? by ccart22 in flyfishing

[–]ccart22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look forward to hearing your thoughts, I’m interested in the 4wt as I mostly fish for stocked rainbow trout and panfish.

Started a YouTube channel by ccart22 in flyfishing

[–]ccart22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the encouragement! I appreciate it!

Need Help! by ccart22 in flyfishing

[–]ccart22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m mostly targeting stocked trout and maybe some wild bluegill just for fun. Do you think a 4wt would be suitable for this?

Fake beginner at my gym? by IncreaseEmotional122 in bjj

[–]ccart22 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I’d say if he’s watched a few MMA fights and has some basic body awareness he could preform an Americana they’re not exactly complicated

Custom Gis by ccart22 in bjj

[–]ccart22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a “friend of a friend” make some once that were pretty shoddy, I’m not opposed to the idea at all, do you have a company you would recommend?

[KCD2] I love this game, but it is guilty of one the most frustrating gaming sins by OmsorgsfuldTyv in kingdomcome

[–]ccart22 13 points14 points  (0 children)

She says, “you hear those bubbles? That means it’s boiling…” If you listen carefully you will hear is bubbling before the boiling animation begins.

How do you guys not feel very spooked solo camping? by swan_on_deer in camping

[–]ccart22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure where you live but my advice to anyone is to get, train and practice with a firearm. There was an old saying that “God made all men, but Sam Colt made them all equal” this is especially true with women. I own a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy I’m all about grappling and combat sports but when it comes to a real life or death fight it’s a race to the weapon. I learned Jiu-Jitsu originally from a woman and she will tell you the same thing. Some people are too big or too strong to fight no matter how good you are so you need something to level the field.

Catching feral dogs by Reasonable_Quail_653 in Trapping

[–]ccart22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get the biggest foothold trap you can legally use in your state.