Fishingtv.com and mytrouttv.com are authentically compelling from a distance of 12 feet. That’s where your head rests on the end pillow of your sofa on this Saturday morning while you’re considering getting outside.
In truth, it’s worth getting up and getting out on the river. But you’ll never know it unless you try it.
Be advised, you can’t fly fish without the appropriate gear. That doesn’t mean you have to spend a comparable sum to your first day of skiing in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. It does require enough to get a rod, reel, some flies and maybe some sunscreen. If you can’t muster that up, it’s safer to stay on the couch.
The top fly fishing instructional sites on the internet recommend 5-8 things as absolute basic essentials to your first day on the river:
- A fly rod and reel
- Fly line and backing
- Leader and tippet
- Flies
- Nippers
- Vest or pouch
- Footwear
- Waders.
Not so ditto, according to the number two website that claims these 8 items are required:
- Fly fishing rod and reel outfit
- Waders, wading boots, and other personal fishing gear
- Rain jacket, fully waterproof
- Clothing, fishing and lodge variety
- Hat, wide-brimmed, for sun and eye protection
- Polarized sunglasses
- Day pack or fanny pack
- Sunscreen, SPF 20 or higher.
The third internet authority reduces the must-haves to 5 items:
- Fly rod
- Fly reel
- Fly line and backing
- Leader and tippet
- Bottom of Form
- Flies.
When you head out to ski for the first time, you buy your own long johns and ski pants, your own ski socks and gloves. You can rent most of the rest. The same goes for fly fishing. That’s where Montrose Anglers can help.
As an Orvis-endorsed guide service, we offer quality Orvis equipment for sale and for rent. We also rods and reels or a full rental package consisting of fly rod, waders or wet wade socks, rubber-soled studded eco-friendly boots, and a fully stocked lanyard. All you need to buy is your selection of flies which our expert guides will recommend depending on which waters you intend to fish. The full package runs $50 per day with multiple day discounts. If you only need certain equipment, as us for the price breakdown.
Our purpose is to introduce potential fly fishermen to the experience in a manner that will most likely encourage a love for the sport. Not every fly fishing shop can do that…but ours can. Check out Montrose Anglers on the internet. Make a reservation. We’ll be ready and waiting for you.
And your sofa will be at home waiting for you when you return. We guarantee.