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Fly Fishing/Questions Answered by Expert Gary Tchida
| Subject | Date Asked |
| fly fishing | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: you talk about a leader and a tippet whats the difference A: The leader is the entire line that extends from the end of the fly line (usually monofilament) and ... | |
| Leader length | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Just started fly fishing....yesterday!Is there a specific length for my leader? I cast out 40 feet ... A: Ron, It really depends on what fly line, the type of fishing, and the fly you'll use. Generally ... | |
| Fly line leader | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if my thinking is correct. You have your fly line and you attach your leader to that ... A: Alex, That is the correct attachment. If you purchase pre-made leaders you will get the leader and ... | |
| cortland embassy 60 | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a cortland embassy 60 reel and am wondering if it is acceptable to use with a 4wt rod and ... A: it really comes down to the balance of the outfit. For me, I place my index finger just ahead of ... | |
| fly fishing for bass | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: i just started fly fishing last fall.i started out with a 6 wt. rod and reel .i have been able to ... A: Ed, I apologize for the delay in getting back with you, I was out of town and didn't mark my status ... | |
| Fly Line | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8' Daiwa rod from about 1973. I haven't used for many years and want advise on what line to ... A: Sorry for the delay, judging by the length of the rod I would recommend starting with a 4 or 5 ... | |
| No knot eyelet | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: Gary, this is in response to the question posed by a beginning fly fisherman. I fly fished when I ... A: Tom, First, there are two sizes of knot eyelets depending on what size line you are using. I have ... | |
| hip boots | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: i was just wondering how to maintain hip boots. i have a rubber pair of hodgman hip boots and i have ... A: Scott, I have never used Vaseline but I did pull this off the Hodgman website: How do I care and ... | |
| Bass on a fly | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: i have been a fly fishermen for a few years and have mainly targeted trout or panfish. But, now i ... A: Sorry for the delay Sam. Since you have experience catching trout and panfish there really is not ... | |
| connecting the no knot eyelet to the yellow plastic fly line | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have been fishing all my life, but i have never fly fished. a week ago my wife got me a ready to ... A: Bradley, I used the no knot eyelets when I first started and found them to be difficult to use at ... | |
| Trout fishing | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently got a fly fishing rod for my birthday. I am interested in fishing rivers and will like ... A: Brendan, Your question has many variables so I will try to answer as concisely as possible. ... | |
| Lake Fly fishing | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I live on a small 66 acre lake in northern Jersey. There are Largemouth, Chain pickerel, and panfish ... A: Sam, Great question, there are a lot of opportunities for flyfishing lakes. I would try setting ... | |
| fly fishing tackle | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I stumbled upon the AllExperts site trying to find out how to put fly fishing gear together. I ... A: I apologize for the delay, I will answer your question. The backing is the base for your fly line ... | |
| fly rods | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I are new to fly fishing. Did a drift boat with guide up on the Snake River in Jackson ... A: Tim, Thanks for your question. I would consider a 3wt and maybe something larger like an 8 or 9 ... | |
| Rigging Backing, line, leader, tippet... | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: Gary, I'm a new (okay REALLY new) fly fisherman. I've got my backing and line on my reel, but how ... A: Roderic, Welcome to flyfishing, this is a good question to ask. The size and length of leader will ... | |
| fly fishing rod | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: My father passed away over 20 years ago.He left me an Orvis bamboo rod - Style Battenkill, Serial ... A: Generally speaking, bamboo rods can be valuable - I would try contacting Orvis Company directly or ... | |
| selecting fly line | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a redington 910 fly reel with a 78 berkley rod and i want to know what weight fly line to buy ... A: Keith, I assume you have a 9/10 reel and a 7/8 weight rod, so I will answer based on that. If my ... | |
| New Travel Rod | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: Gary, thanks for your response. I want to clarify that I understand. So, if there is an inch of ... A: Jonathan, I wrote a response earlier but it does not appear to have registered so I wanted to ... | |
| bamboo fly rods | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: Someone just gave my husand a bamboo fly rod that needs to be redone. Can you tell me where to find ... A: I would try the major fishing retailers such as Orvis, Bass Pro Shops, and Cabela's to name a few. I ... | |
| how to cast | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: i am a fisherman of about 3 years. i have struck up an interest in fly fishing, so as you can see i ... A: I am glad you have decided to give fly fishing a try, it will bring a new dimension to your fishing ... | |
| stringing a fly reel | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: Gary... i've got fly backing, floating leader line, and tippet. how do i tie it all together onto my ... A: Rory, Starting with the backing, find out from the manufacturer of your reel how many yards will ... | |
| I don't know what to do | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I go fishing in the Texas hill country. I decided to fly fish for bluegill. But I have no idea what ... A: Mark, The size of your fly line will be dictated by the size/weight of fly rod you have. A 4wt to ... | |
| tippet | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I'm just setting up a new reel and I'm not sure how long the tippet should be. It is 4X. A: Mick, Great question, there is no easy answer. Tippet length is usually dependent upon the type of ... | |
| fly tying | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: Gary, what kind of bird feathers are typically used to tie flies? A: There are many kinds of feathers and material that can be used for tying flies. The main factor to ... | |
| Fly Fishing Reels | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: I noticed that you haven't answered any fly fishing questions in a while, but I hope you are still ... A: Kent, Great questions, I think I can help. Your whole selectioon process needs to depend on what ... | |
| Fly reel loading | 10/20/2005 |
| Q: Which way is best for loading line on a fly reel? With the line coming off the top of the reel ... A: Dave, Fly reels are designed to operate with the line exiting the bottom of the reel because of the ... | |
| fly selection | 4/12/2005 |
| Q: what would you say is the best fly/presentation for my lake in noth east PA. i know you should ... A: Scott, There are a number of choices you can make here. Based on the type of fish you're after, I ... | |
| Vise | 1/28/2005 |
| Q: I am new to fly tying, and fly fishing and I am thinking about what vise to get. I really don't want ... A: Joe, Even though you are new to fly tying, I would still recommend that you purchase a rotary ... | |
| fly pattern selection | 5/2/2004 |
| Q: I am brand new to fly fishing and tying. Here in Minnesota, fishing for brown trout on the Root ... A: Randy, I apologize for the delay in answering your question. You really need to take a look at the ... | |
| fly pattern selection | 5/2/2004 |
| Q: I am brand new to fly fishing and tying. Here in Minnesota, fishing for brown trout on the Root ... A: Randy, I apologize for the delay in answering your question. You really need to take a look at the ... | |
| rigging a reel to a fly pole | 8/4/2003 |
| Q: Gary....I'm a beginner fly fisherman. I am naturally right handed. I cast with my right hand and ... A: Dick, You can have the reel set up for whatever is most comfortable for you. Switching the pole to a ... | |
| fly fishing for bluegill | 6/29/2003 |
| Q: I live in southeast nebraska and have recently decided to take up fly fishing. Since there aren't ... A: Great idea Mark, there are a number of flies that will work for bluegill - The most popular are ... | |
| Fly fishing follow up question | 5/27/2003 |
| Q: Gary, Another question. If there appears to be nothing hatching is it even worth fishing? Should i ... A: Tough question Patrick, there are so many factors to consider (water temp, flow, weather, fly, your ... | |
| weight foward line | 5/19/2003 |
| Q: I just baught a weight foward line, but I dont know wich end to tie to the backing. The tag that ... A: Scotty, The weight forward line has a thicker front section that tapers to a thin section. The back ... | |
| cleaning reel | 4/22/2003 |
| Q: Gary I'm new at fly fishing. I fish in (salt water). Would like to know the proper way to clean ... A: Jerry, It is extremely important that you clean your gear (rod and reel) after every use in salt ... | |
Gary Tchida
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Expertise
My background includes 20+ years of freshwater fly fishing experience angling in a variety of conditions on lakes, streams, and rivers. I have knowledge of tactics on a number of species including Bass, Trout, Panfish, and Salmon to name a few. In addition to my knowledge of species, I am able to answer questions on gear and tackle selection.
Experience
I have fished (both fly and conventional tackle) extensively for over 20 years.
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