new to flyfishing and lost.

[dogwood]

Well, I bought my first fly rod recently and want to spend some time learning how to fly fish for trout. I plan on starting out on sea run cuts and don't have a clue on where to begin. If anyone has any tips or info that would be awesome. I need to buy some flies - but don't know what size and what patterns to get. I feel like such a rookie when it comes to flyfishing, but I am excited to learn something totally new. Thanks in advance, Craig.

[clacksteel]

I know that there are a lot of coastal cutt experts that will be able to help you out, but I would suggest you go in to your nearest fly shop for some guidance. They will set on the right track gear wise, and if you buy enough from them they will point you to the right hole.

[deefly]

Hello and Welcome Dogwood: I would suggest you do a search on this website for searun cutts or like terms. There is a lot of information here in the history. I would certainly encourage a visit to your local fly shop as well. Theres just TOO MUCH here to just say: "heres the answer". I think you will be glad you did.
Good Luck!
Deefly :applause:

[dogwood]

I do plan on going to the local fly shop when I go into town, but until then, I have Bi-Mart. Bi-Mart seems to have a decent supply of flies, but no one really knew what ones or what sizes that I should get. My main goal isn't to find out where to go, but rather what to do. Much of it I will figure out with time on the water, but just need a starting point. I bought some flies in different sizes and patterns, but don't really know if what I got is good or not. A friend of mine who just got into flyfishing has been catching rainbows and he suggested some patterns. I forgot to ask what size though. So I ended up buying some of these patterns and was hoping that some of them might work on sea runs. I have a ton to learn.

[clacksteel]

Elk hair caddis are always good for a dry fly. Reverse spiders are a good pattern as well. I would also suggest doing a search, there have been a lot of previous posts concerning searun cutts.

[sonofacamel]

welcome to the world of flyfishing. I think you will find that it is a blast to do. Just a suggestion though. You may want to try flyfishing some lakes first to gather some casting experience. I have seen beginners struggle before trying to cast on the rivers with all those trees and brush behind them. It can be intimidating. Lakes offer no such resistance from a small craft far enough from shore. I would suggest that you also go talk to the guys down at Scarlet Ibis flyshop in downtown Corvallis. They can get you pointed in the right direction flywise. Don't worry about feeling like a rookie. Remember, all of us here were flyfishing rookies at one time as well. Good Luck!

[LunkerFish]

The best way to learn, in my opinion, is just get out and do it. Pick up some books and videos and study them repeatedly when not on the water. Your local library is usually a good source. And, if at all possible find someone more experienced who'd be willing to spend some time fishing with you. Good luck and more importantly, have fun!

LF :cheers:

[cphatts]

I would definately pick up some books on flyfishing for beginners. This will help imensely as you will always be able to go back to the books for reference. I picked up "Flyfishing Made Easy" by Michael Rutter when I was starting out and it was a great learning tool. I am sure there are many other great ones on the market.

welcome to the addiction :help: