DoitBest said:

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Milwaukees Best Light said:

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I use a fanny pack with a cup holder.

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Seems like username checks out...nice...

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You have a link to this?

TarponChaser said:

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docb said:

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Baitcaster said:

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Living in Texas should not restrict your fly fishing. You do not need to be in CO, MT, NM, or AR to use a fly rod.

Your 5wt is great for sand bass / white bass, bream/bluegill, and stocked trout. Even large bass if you use a little finesse.

6wt, 7wt, 8wt can be used to catch any freshwater bass, striper, carp, gar, buffalo, bluegill, catfish in the state.

Go to local fly shops and/or join a local fly fishing group to learn more about opportunities in your area.

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I agree to some extent. But there is nothing better than catching wild trout and unfortunately we don't have that here. It is why I rarely fly fish in Texas.

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I beg to differ sir.

IMHO, the best thing about trout is that they don't live in ugly places. But, I would 100% chose sight-casting to reds on the flat over trout. And sight-casting to tarpon over that.

As a one-time poster, @BKClark, says, "fly fishing for tarpon is the most fun you can have with your clothes on."

Personally, I say the first time you jump a tarpon on the fly is like the first time you have sex. You know it's going to be awesome but nothing can prepare you for how awesome it really is. It's over way too quickly. When you're done your heart is racing and you're probably a little weak in the knees. And all you know is that you want to do it over and over again.

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Permit over Poon all day.

I agree with sight casting to reds over trout. I hardly want to go out west for trout anymore now that I'm in the salt.

Milwaukees Best Light said:

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DoitBest said:

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Milwaukees Best Light said:

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I use a fanny pack with a cup holder.

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Seems like username checks out...nice...

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You have a link to this?

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Not the exact one but pretty damn close.
https://www.tipsyelves.com/products/american-flag-fanny-pack-with-koozie

CowtownJD said:

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TarponChaser said:

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docb said:

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Baitcaster said:

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Living in Texas should not restrict your fly fishing. You do not need to be in CO, MT, NM, or AR to use a fly rod.

Your 5wt is great for sand bass / white bass, bream/bluegill, and stocked trout. Even large bass if you use a little finesse.

6wt, 7wt, 8wt can be used to catch any freshwater bass, striper, carp, gar, buffalo, bluegill, catfish in the state.

Go to local fly shops and/or join a local fly fishing group to learn more about opportunities in your area.

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I agree to some extent. But there is nothing better than catching wild trout and unfortunately we don't have that here. It is why I rarely fly fish in Texas.

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I beg to differ sir.

IMHO, the best thing about trout is that they don't live in ugly places. But, I would 100% chose sight-casting to reds on the flat over trout. And sight-casting to tarpon over that.

As a one-time poster, @BKClark, says, "fly fishing for tarpon is the most fun you can have with your clothes on."

Personally, I say the first time you jump a tarpon on the fly is like the first time you have sex. You know it's going to be awesome but nothing can prepare you for how awesome it really is. It's over way too quickly. When you're done your heart is racing and you're probably a little weak in the knees. And all you know is that you want to do it over and over again.

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Permit over Poon all day.

I agree with sight casting to reds over trout. I hardly want to go out west for trout anymore now that I'm in the salt.

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Permit are a-holes.

Haven't been to Belize or Palometa Club in Mexico so maybe they're different there but the number of perfectly placed flies I've put in front of permit without getting an eat down in the Keys is very high. I've had those bastages follow the fly damn near to the skiff, tip down like they're gonna eat, and then those chameleon-eyes look up and see the skiff and spook.

Plus, permit don't leave holes in the water the size of VW Bugs.

Been to both(and the keys) and they're still a-holes, but not as bad. I Iike the tarpon better in Belize/Mexico too.

Merry Christmas

Done.

Merry Christmas OB, thanks for all the suggestions. The sling pack with several added suggestions was a big hit w/our son. He's definitely looking forward to putting it all to use soon...thanks again