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AndrewDo124 · Jan-04-10 5:29AM

So, I've got a dilemma. Heading to Riviera Maya tomorrow night and spending the week in Mehico , and really wanted to get some fishing done. Apparently the reports all say that the bill fishing right now is very weak so it's either jigging or fishing the flats with flies. I want to try the fly fishing charters but am afraid I won't have fun if I can't get the hang of fly fishing. Do you think it's something I can learn on the fly (no pun intended) or should I stick with what I know?

Ernie · Jan-04-10 6:09AM

Andrew- I would not hire a charter to go fly fishing for your 1st try. However, that will depend on what you are going after and how. As an example, if you are going bonefishing, chasing permit or tarpon (or any other "sight casting" fish) it would be a totally frustrating experiance since it's all about the cast. If you were going for deep water species, you have a chance as most of the line is tendered while moving so in reality you are dumping line or trolling.

I would stick to jigging and conventional casting.

AndrewDo124 · Jan-04-10 6:44AM

Sounds like a plan. Thanks Ernie. The flats fishing was for tarpon, permit, bonefish, etc.

Ernie · Jan-04-10 7:24AM

You might want to take a reel or two for your casting pleasure.

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#1 Jan-04-10 5:29AM

How hard is it to learn to fly fish?

#2 Jan-04-10 6:09AM

Re: How hard is it to learn to fly fish?

#3 Jan-04-10 6:44AM

Re: How hard is it to learn to fly fish?

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Re: How hard is it to learn to fly fish?

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