Just curious how popular is fly fishing in the panhadle area?

okimoto · 12-10-2011, 01:36 PM

I'm just wondering. For the last 10 trips or so to Destin, I've seen only one fly fisherman.

jdhkingfisher · 12-10-2011, 01:38 PM

i used to do it a lot. and i always have one on board the boat offshore just incase the dolphin show up or bobos. but yea there is a few around here. not near as much as south florida

okimoto · 12-10-2011, 01:47 PM

Until I saw this guy at East Jetty last May, I did not even think about fly fishing in this area.

aroundthehorn · 12-10-2011, 03:39 PM

There is a fly fishing club in Pensacola/NW Florida that meets here, but there aren't any fly shops or anything like that.

I love fly fishing, but still haven't thrown a fly in salt water since I moved.

ironman172 · 12-10-2011, 04:05 PM

always wanted too, and have the equipment to do it now, just need some time to get to the gulf coast for it...maybe my next trip

scottsflyshop · 12-10-2011, 08:30 PM

It is a great place to fly fish - especially if you can get on the water in a boat or kayak. Most of my fishing is done in the Destin and Panama City area.

If you're on foot, the surf can be during the warmer parts of the year, and the jetties are always an option, but you need to be fairly adept at several things (casting, managing line, balancing) to make it enjoyable..lol

To make the most out of any of the above, learn how to double-haul. It will allow you to fish most any conditions.

JonnyT · 12-11-2011, 01:16 PM

There used to be an Orvis store on Palafox - Pearson and Sons outfitters. But they didn't last. I think I was their best customer.

bigrick · 12-11-2011, 02:43 PM

Basspro is destin has a pretty decent flyfishing section and the opened an Orvis a few years ago on grand blvd in sandestin. I used to catch kings, spanish, reds and all sorts of stuff. You just got to pick your days, it get pretty windy most days.

Chris V · 12-11-2011, 06:58 PM

There is quite a few but its still a small percentage when you think of how many fishermen there are in our area. Its the only way I fish docklights for trout and reds and when I go offshore I usually have 2-4 different fly rods with me for anything from kings and snapper to dolphin and tuna.

JonnyT · 12-11-2011, 11:35 PM

Can't beat a cobe on a fly rod.

12-10-2011, 01:36 PM	#1
okimoto Junior Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 29	Just curious how popular is fly fishing in the panhadle area? I'm just wondering. For the last 10 trips or so to Destin, I've seen only one fly fisherman.

12-10-2011, 01:38 PM	#2
jdhkingfisher healthinspector Sailfish Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pensacola Posts: 1,653	i used to do it a lot. and i always have one on board the boat offshore just incase the dolphin show up or bobos. but yea there is a few around here. not near as much as south florida __________________ Just like ridin a bike -josh

12-10-2011, 04:05 PM	#5
ironman172 Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,327	always wanted too, and have the equipment to do it now, just need some time to get to the gulf coast for it...maybe my next trip __________________ . Bill ...........................................RETIRED ......

12-11-2011, 02:43 PM	#8
bigrick Mines Bigger Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Walton Beach Posts: 2,096	Basspro is destin has a pretty decent flyfishing section and the opened an Orvis a few years ago on grand blvd in sandestin. I used to catch kings, spanish, reds and all sorts of stuff. You just got to pick your days, it get pretty windy most days. __________________ 2004 14' Superior Yachts skiff(under constuction) 2002 236 Key Largo w/2011 200 optimax(FOR SALE) 2008 225 Key West W/A w/ 200 Etech

12-11-2011, 06:58 PM	#9
Chris V Squid technician Grand Slam Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 6,358	There is quite a few but its still a small percentage when you think of how many fishermen there are in our area. Its the only way I fish docklights for trout and reds and when I go offshore I usually have 2-4 different fly rods with me for anything from kings and snapper to dolphin and tuna. __________________

12-10-2011, 01:47 PM	#3
okimoto Junior Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 29	Until I saw this guy at East Jetty last May, I did not even think about fly fishing in this area.

12-10-2011, 03:39 PM	#4
aroundthehorn Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL and East Central AL. Posts: 3,802	There is a fly fishing club in Pensacola/NW Florida that meets here, but there aren't any fly shops or anything like that. I love fly fishing, but still haven't thrown a fly in salt water since I moved.

12-10-2011, 08:30 PM	#6
scottsflyshop Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 10	It is a great place to fly fish - especially if you can get on the water in a boat or kayak. Most of my fishing is done in the Destin and Panama City area. If you're on foot, the surf can be during the warmer parts of the year, and the jetties are always an option, but you need to be fairly adept at several things (casting, managing line, balancing) to make it enjoyable..lol To make the most out of any of the above, learn how to double-haul. It will allow you to fish most any conditions.

12-11-2011, 01:16 PM	#7
JonnyT Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 511	There used to be an Orvis store on Palafox - Pearson and Sons outfitters. But they didn't last. I think I was their best customer.

12-11-2011, 11:35 PM	#10
JonnyT Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 511	Can't beat a cobe on a fly rod.

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