Comments on: Arizona Fly Fishing: Exploring the White Mountains https://azwanderings.com/arizona-fly-fishing-exploring-the-white-mountains/ ...fishing, hunting, and roaming the Southwest Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:17:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Tyson https://azwanderings.com/arizona-fly-fishing-exploring-the-white-mountains/#comment-15264 Sat, 25 May 2013 19:03:08 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=11209#comment-15264 great lookin fish

]]> By: Cory https://azwanderings.com/arizona-fly-fishing-exploring-the-white-mountains/#comment-15241 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:36:59 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=11209#comment-15241 In reply to azwanderings.

Thanks for the timely response Ben! As an FYI my username on AZFAT is risetoadry – so you can connect the dots.

]]> By: azwanderings https://azwanderings.com/arizona-fly-fishing-exploring-the-white-mountains/#comment-15229 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:26:04 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=11209#comment-15229 In reply to Howard Levett.

It’s a beautiful and rugged stretch of country. Arguably one of the prettiest spots in Arizona.

Ben

]]> By: Howard Levett https://azwanderings.com/arizona-fly-fishing-exploring-the-white-mountains/#comment-15208 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:18:08 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=11209#comment-15208 Wow, it’s been many years since my last trip to the White Mountains. Now I’ve got an itch that needs to be scratched.

]]> By: azwanderings https://azwanderings.com/arizona-fly-fishing-exploring-the-white-mountains/#comment-15193 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:58:04 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=11209#comment-15193 In reply to Colby.

Colby,

Great to hear from you and congrats on finding fly fishing. Beware. It will take over your life. I guess my number one question is what are you planning on fishing for? It is widely accepted that a 9 foot 5 weight rod is a great all around rod. I primarily fish that when I am in the mountains. It can work well on bigger rivers like the Colorado and still works for bass and carp here in the valley. I would recommend buying the best that your money can buy, because if you love it as much as you say, you’re going to end up upgrading in the end anyway. The biggest piece of advice I can give is to go to the shop and cast as many different fly rods as you can. Find the one that you like and feel comfortable with and buy it. It doesn’t matter what the name is on it. Fish the one you like. Shoot me an email if I can help out in any way – ben@azwanderings.com

Ben

]]> By: Colby https://azwanderings.com/arizona-fly-fishing-exploring-the-white-mountains/#comment-15188 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:21:24 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=11209#comment-15188 Hi Ben,
I’ve been spin fishing for trout for a long time now and found your blog a few months back. Your stories and photos have inspired me to look into fly fishing. A few weeks ago I took the Fly Fishing 101 class through Orvis. I had soooo much fun! I would like to get into the sport and was just wondering if you had any suggestions on rods, reels, or combos for a beginner?

P.S. Nice Brown!

Colby

]]> By: azwanderings https://azwanderings.com/arizona-fly-fishing-exploring-the-white-mountains/#comment-15171 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:23:01 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=11209#comment-15171 In reply to Cory.

Thanks for the kind words Cory. I have done it as a day trip (although that is miserable). Typically, I try to make it at least an overnight. Driving up Friday afternoon and coming back Sunday seems to be the best use of time.

Ben

]]> By: Cory https://azwanderings.com/arizona-fly-fishing-exploring-the-white-mountains/#comment-15170 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:09:01 +0000 http://azwanderings.com/?p=11209#comment-15170 Out of curiosity, Ben, when you head up to the White Mountains, is it usually a day trip, or do you camp?

Really enjoy your blog, it drives me to keep exploring AZ.

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