That feeling when you get some new fly fishing stuff

[Bugmeister]

There I was yesterday, hunkered down in my home office and living the corporate grind. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. I ran upstairs and opened my door to find some glorious new fly fishing stuff. New reel, new sinking line for me to hopefully up my lake game, a new “truck rod” I plan to use for bass, some tippet and leaders, couple dozen flies in patterns I can’t and/or don’t tie myself, etc. Took a snap of some of my haul. My wife gave me a disgusted “MORE fly fishing stuff!?!” so you know it is good

For what it’s worth I will post impressions of the Redington Bass Field Kit once I have had some time with it on water.

Stoked!

To the forum - what new fly fishing-related item(s) are you excited about getting/using?

Plenty to be frustrated about in this world, but hoping everyone takes a beat and finds something that gets them excited about 2026 fishing, be it tying some new patterns, rerigging some existing equipment, organizing their gear closet/fly boxes, getting a boat ready, picking something up from a fly shop, etc. Better yet hope you get out there soon!

 

[FinLuver]

My wife gave me a disgusted “MORE fly fishing stuff!?!” so you know it is good

^^^ LOVE this…!! ^^^

 

[CanoeGuy]

Can't wait to use this stuff. I also bought the sink 8 version for my 8wt to use at Pyramid. Effortless distance casting.

 

[goinoregon]

'That feeling when you get some new fly fishing stuff' - i feel a bit poorer.... but its way better than spending on some other things.​

 

[flybill]

Love getting new almost anything.. fishing stuff isn't high on the list, as I have a fly shop in the garage and house! LOL!

 

[Merle]

 

[Herkileez]

Its not "spending" money on fishing equipment...its "investing"..because we all know we'll sell it someday for more than we paid for it................someday...

 

[flybill]

Its not "spending" money on fishing equipment...its "investing"..because we all know we'll sell it someday for more than we paid for it....someday...

For $2.99 I'll provide you with a receipt that has the price you told your wife / girlfriend that you paid for it!

 

[RCF]

In the last 20 years I have spent less than $600 on fishing equipment and supplies. Trying to use up 50 years of hoarding.

I forgot the feeling

Now do not ask me what I spent on lodging, guides, airfare, gas on trips...

 

[flybill]

In the last 20 years I have spent less than $600 on fishing equipment and supplies. Trying to use up 50 years of hoarding.

I forgot the feeling

Now do not ask me what I spent on lodging, guides, airfare, gas on trips...

How much? Sorry, not sorry! Haha!

 

[SovDog]

Whats in the Rio boxes!

 

[Salmo_g]

I am fortunate to have more than enough fishing tackle to get by. But I did come across a NOS Hardy St Andrew last year and added it to my collection. Even caught a couple fish with it.

 

[Jim in Anacortes]

Over my lifetime, I have spent most of my money on fast women, alcohol and fishing gear...the rest of it... I just pissed away.

 

[Rob Allen]

I don't get that feeling anymore. I get a similar feeling when I help a customer find those things I know will help them enjoy their time on the water.

 

[Bugmeister]

Whats in the Rio boxes!

The flies: Two dozen Rio Cray Crays in two different colors/sizes, a midweight scud pattern, couple of other nymph patterns, some Soccer Moms, two dozen small chubbys (in yellow), etc.

 

[Scottybs]

In the last 20 years I have spent less than $600 on fishing equipment and supplies. Trying to use up 50 years of hoarding.

I forgot the feeling

Now do not ask me what I spent on lodging, guides, airfare, gas on trips...

You can always seek therapy at your local fly shop. I’m sure they will be more than able to help you