About r/flyfishing
This is a subreddit for fly anglers of any age and experience level, from any walk of life or lifestyle. If you pursue fish with fly tackle (or want to), you're welcome here. Some of us chase brook trout on bluelines with ultralight rods; others prefer streamers or dries or dynamic nymphing techniques. Many of us use double-handed rods for steelhead, have a chronic permit problem, or chase tarpon or even billfish on heavier gear. Read, research, query, contribute, brag - all are welcome here!
The community at a glance
r/flyfishing is a Subreddit for Fishers with roughly 400K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Fishing topic page.
Roughly 29K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Fly Fishing, Trout, and Fishing. Product recommendations often mention guide, rod, and fly line.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 3K members
- 2014: 4K members
- 2015: 3K members
- 2016: 4K members
- 2017: 6K members
- 2018: 10K members
- 2019: 16K members
- 2020: 34K members
- 2021: 50K members
- 2022: 122K members
- 2023: 72K members
- 2024: 26K members
- 2025: 33K members
- 2026: 14K members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 3K members
- Aug: 3K members
- Sep: 2K members
- Oct: 1K members
- Nov: 2K members
- Dec: 2K members
- Jan: 2K members
- Feb: 2K members
- Mar: 2K members
- Apr: 3K members
- May: 3K members
- Jun: 2K members
Topics
- Fly Fishing93 posts in the past month#193Fly Fishing
- Trout63 posts in the past month#263Trout
- Fishing62 posts in the past month#362Fishing
- Rod59 posts in the past month#459Rod
- Fly56 posts in the past month#556Fly
Flair
- Discussion2 posts in the past month
- Hot take: respect the fish and water if you do catch & release
- Land them faster, hold them softer.
#12DiscussionHot take: respect the fish and water if you do catch & release · Land them faster, hold them softer.
Product recommendations
- guide6 posts in the past month
- Anyone recommend a guide in Charleston SC?
- Does anyone recommend an outfit or someone for fly fishing lessons in the Tetons (Jackson Hole)
- Please recommend a good river to fish near Denver/Colorado Springs and a good guide for that river.
#16guideAnyone recommend a guide in Charleston SC? · Does anyone recommend an outfit or someone for fly fishing lessons in the Tetons (Jackson Hole) · Please recommend a good river to fish near Denver/Colorado Springs and a good guide for that river. - rod5 posts in the past month
- Recommend a 7-8 weight for Chilean Patagonia
- Can anyone recommend a solid 8wt rod for under $200?
- Can anyone recommend a 5wt fly rod that’s good quality but also isn’t gonna break the bank. I have seen many maxcatch options and reviews seem good but is the price too good to be true?
#25rodRecommend a 7-8 weight for Chilean Patagonia · Can anyone recommend a solid 8wt rod for under $200? · Can anyone recommend a 5wt fly rod that’s good quality but also isn’t gonna break the bank. I have seen many maxcatch options and reviews seem good but is the price too good to be true? - fly line5 posts in the past month
- Recommend me a 3wt fly line for small streams.
- Two questions. Should I use a sink tip line or full sinking line for small lakes and ponds? Primarily from a small inflatable raft. And can anyone recommend an line for $50-60 (or less)? TIA!
- Just bought a 3wt glass rod. What line do you guys recommend for it?
#35fly lineRecommend me a 3wt fly line for small streams. · Two questions. Should I use a sink tip line or full sinking line for small lakes and ponds? Primarily from a small inflatable raft. And can anyone recommend an line for $50-60 (or less)? TIA! · Just bought a 3wt glass rod. What line do you guys recommend for it? - fly4 posts in the past month
- What’s the best fly?
- Best flies to use on the buffalo river
- Any flies u recommend for freshly stocked bows?
#44flyWhat’s the best fly? · Best flies to use on the buffalo river · Any flies u recommend for freshly stocked bows? - reel3 posts in the past month
- Please recommend a reel and line for an inherited rod. Fenwick eagle
- What 6 wt reels do yo recommend with a sealed drag.
- Recommend a reel for my (new to me) vintage Winston rod
#53reelPlease recommend a reel and line for an inherited rod. Fenwick eagle · What 6 wt reels do yo recommend with a sealed drag. · Recommend a reel for my (new to me) vintage Winston rod
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/flyfishing for?
- Best for Fishers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/flyfishing free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/flyfishing have?
- Roughly 400K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/flyfishing on?
- r/flyfishing runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/flyfishing cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/flyfishing is organized under Fishers.
- How do I join r/flyfishing?
- You can join r/flyfishing by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Fishing communities like?
- Communities for anglers to share catches, ask for tips, and find fishing spots. Discord has servers for freshwater and saltwater fishing, while regional forums offer more specialized local advice and general fishing communities thrive on Facebook and Reddit.
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