[Jeromy]

Hello!

Awesome forum! Tons of great info here! I will be browsing and asking many questions, hope you all don't get sick of awnsering them

My buddy has been pestering me to go with him to Montana fly fishing with him for a few years now, So this year I finally decided I had better join him. So end of july we are heading to the Madison for a 4 day fishing trip. I had a el cheapo fly rod from high school that I used to play with now and again (never actually caught a fish with it). Buddy pretty much said needed a new one. Went and threw a few at sportsman's warehouse and cabelas, Ended up with a Sage launch 9' 4 piece 6wt rod combo that came with a cabelas rls reel and rio grand wf line. So now I just need everything else!

look out newbie on the loose!!!

[wtex50]

Good luck on your trip....I'm sure you will get hooked on Flyfishing and Montana is a great place to fish. I think you got a great outfit...I have the Launch 6 wt and love it. In Montana a 5 wt or 6 wt is perfect...I got my 6 wt to throw streamers, wooly buggers, etc..You can use a lot of size 4, 6 or steramers and flies. I also have the RIO Grand line and use it on my St Croix Ultra 5 wt......these lines are a 1/2 weight heavier than the usual wt designation - in your case the line would be a 6 1/2 wt line which is supposed to load fast rods easier - I like that line a lot. While your Launch is not a FAST action rod - more of a Medium Fast - it should load just fine and cerainly will be easier for you to get proficient with. You got you a nice rig that will last you a long time....Good luck and tight lines.

[Frank Whiton]

Hi Jeromy,

Welcome to the forum. It appears you are off to a good start. Having a friend who fly fishes will be a big help. Looking forward to a report about your trip. You will probably have a few questions when you get back.

Frank

[Jeromy]

thanks for the warm welcome guys!

Were heading out tomorrow morning to the provo river to do some practice, Should be fun!