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Fly Fly Fishing Chat http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php Wed, 14 May 2008 00:55:24 +0100 15 Fly http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php Braided cast connector breaking http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=190088
Should they be changed regularly? I thought that once you had them on they'd be bomb-proof....]]> Jim Murray Jim Murray Wed, 14 May 2008 00:53:32 +0100 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:53:32 +0100 190088 who is terry thomas http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=188143 jintyminty jintyminty Tue, 13 May 2008 14:37:31 +0100 Tue, 13 May 2008 14:37:31 +0100 188143 Fly fishing around Birmingham http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=185841 I tried to persuade him that the river is the place to fish but he was raised on stillwater fly fishing and wants to start back with that.
Can anyone recomend any smallish day ticket fly waters within 30 or 40 miles of Birmingham ?]]> Ken L chuby Mon, 12 May 2008 20:52:42 +0100 Mon, 12 May 2008 21:16:54 +0100 185841 <![CDATA[Help & advice in Scotland please]]> http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=184614
I'd be grateful for any advice or help you can give me. I've recently returned to Scotland after some 15yrs absence (did you miss me?) and would like to get back into fly, trout and salmon fishing.

I'm based in South Lanarkshire, work in Ayrshire and stalk in Dumfries and Galloway. So, can anyone suggest good venues, rivers, lochs and clubs, etc.

I can't believe how much the fishing has changed in only 15yrs.]]> scotsgun scotsgun Mon, 12 May 2008 14:52:35 +0100 Mon, 12 May 2008 14:52:35 +0100 184614 Trout and carp. http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=177359 I was stunned at the amount of carp in the main water.
Being the time of year, they were cavorting in the rushes, sky rocketing in open water and chasing around the lake showing all the time.
The fishing was poor, due mainly to the heat, but I also wondered how much this explosion of carp contributed as well.
The water is definitely a lot murkier than I remember.

The Fishery apparently has not stocked the carp, but these were fish up to low doubles, which don't grow that size overnight.

It seems that this is another trout fishery that has become spoiled by the introduction/ presence of carp.
I can think of one other in Kent and one in East Sussex.
]]> Cranfield chuby Sat, 10 May 2008 22:24:09 +0100 Mon, 12 May 2008 21:18:42 +0100 177359 Still Water Fishing 1 Hour From York http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=150847 IanUK]]> ianuk ianuk Tue, 06 May 2008 13:27:33 +0100 Wed, 07 May 2008 20:33:46 +0100 150847 Starting fly fishing http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=146462
I went down a local pond today and while I was walking around all I wanted to do was to get back on the river bank so I've decided to have a look at possibly starting fly fishing. I have access to quite a lot of the river dove below Burton and which contains trout plus the normal coarse fish. How feasible would it be to buy the equipment and go down the river bank after reading some articles about casting, presentation and setting up and having a good chance of catching after a few attempts?

Also I was looking at the following website and they seem to have a lot of good offers on fly rods and other stuff (I've used them before for coarse equipment and they are good) can anyone recomend either a combo outfit or a selection of equipment to point me in the right direction.

http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/Fishin...fishing-combos/
http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/Fishin...y-fishing-rods/
http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/Game-Fishing-Tackle/
http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/Fishin...-fishing-reels/

Thanks for any help.

Neil]]> Errrm SJY Mon, 05 May 2008 18:44:44 +0100 Mon, 12 May 2008 12:35:26 +0100 146462 Grafham Water Disabled Fly Fishers Day 2008 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=137230
http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/News/disabled_...shers_2008.html]]> Elton Elton Sun, 04 May 2008 08:57:14 +0100 Sun, 04 May 2008 08:57:14 +0100 137230 Float Fishing A Fly - Legal? http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=137080

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As a new angler i was suprised to find out that fishing on club water rivers with a float and worm during closed season was not allowed. Even though i caught 1 1/2 lb beautiful Brown Trout using this tactic not ten minutes before the local water baliff moved me on.

My question is, would it be still be classed as coarse fishing if I trotted a small bubble float down the river with a non weighted fly 30cm from the float. As i would not be using live bait and also presenting the bait on the surface would this class as fly fishing?

Thanks for any answers

]]> Elton five bellies Sun, 04 May 2008 08:11:28 +0100 Sun, 11 May 2008 08:22:40 +0100 137080 help needed http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=104731
Im after some help, I want to go camping and fly fishing in the uk, I would like the area to be remote, I would also like to have a camp fire in the evenings, I don't mind what type of flyfishing, if its river, small river, Lake etc...
It would be best if the camp was on the water edge.
I am planning to go at the end of May with 2 freinds, We have been scouring the internet but don't seem able to find this kind of facility.
Belive it or not having a camp fire seems not alowed anymore.

many thanks for any help]]> bluerinse squibs Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:06:09 +0100 Sun, 04 May 2008 17:07:48 +0100 104731 fly rod http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=97862 my friend as given me six fly rods he was left in a will couple are hardys with serial number were the best place to have them priced buddy buddy Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:25:49 +0100 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:25:49 +0100 97862 flies http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=92085 asked already but did not say which river almond the information is for the flies to use the river almond in lothian been told the same as the clyde ferry flyer Snatcher Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:03:42 +0100 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:31:23 +0100 92085 Lifejackets! Check this out URGENT and WORRYING! http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=87083 frightening story and implications
I'm surprised the info on here hasn't sent shudders around the millions that use life jackets, that's if they know about it?
I'm also surprised this hasn't been broadcast on the major news channels??

I've checked mine as best I can but have fired off an email to Crewsaver just in case they use Halkey Roberts firiung mechanisms.

Colin]]> Colin Brett Colin Brett Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:22:36 +0100 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:22:36 +0100 87083 fishing in tscotland ( fife area ) http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=86850 I live in the fife area of scotland and am looking for other places that are not mega miles away from where i am.

For the past few years i have been fishing at Loch Glow in the cleish hills but gets a bit boring seeing the same scenery when im out and more to the point i dont know of anywhere else to go! does anyone know anywhere?

Also, I mainly course fish but have not long started to fly fish which i am pretty clueless about!
I have flies but have no idea what they are called and whats best to use for different waters etc, not sure if my casting is good or bad??

!!

If anyone can give me tips or point me in the direction of someone / place that may be able to help.

Ideally i need an instructor but that costs money!! Unless any of you nice chaps on here have nothing better to do??!!

Hope to get some feedback from this as it will be much appreciated.
Cheers
Callum]]> callum1984 Sportsman Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:06:34 +0100 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:09:06 +0100 86850 Flies http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83494
Looking for help, what flies are popular are popular on the River Almond, Brown Trout wet and dry
Cheers , Ferry Flyer]]> ferry flyer ferry flyer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:37:24 +0100 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:37:24 +0100 83494 rods and reels for bass on the fly, any advise ? http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83449 off to ireland in a few weeks after salmon, but i am also going to have a go at the bass, but my double handed salmon rod is not the right tool for the job. Any advise on lines rods reels would be greatly appreciated, i would asume that anything that resembles a sand eel would work as flys. thanks sparks sparks Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:49:37 +0100 Mon, 05 May 2008 20:12:26 +0100 83449 Byelaw Reminder For Sea Trout And Salmon Anglers http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83420

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Sea trout and salmon anglers on the Rivers Eden and Border Esk, and their tributaries, are being reminded that new byelaws are now in place to help conserve these species.

More details here:

http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/News/sea_trout...on_byelaws.html]]> Elton Elton Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:24:48 +0100 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:24:48 +0100 83420 Impossible brownies http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83412

From mid-April to mid-June I fly fish a beautiful little river which is actually on a coarse fishing club book, but they allow you to fly fish for the trout from 1 April. I don't want to name it because I have it all to myself

It's a windy, fast and often turbulent little river running over gravel, mostly 2-3' deep with deeper holes and pools, some riffles, lots of undergrowth and overhanging trees. There are plenty of trout up to about 2lb, but anything over 1lb is 'big'.

Later in the year when there are hatches of Alder, Sedge and Mayfly the little brownies are a bit of a doddle - you wander upstream very slowly watching for rises, and cover each one. I usually catch at least a couple of trout in this situation. They also get so preoccupied watching the surface that you can get very close to them, if you're quiet.

However, this time of year when it's cold, weedless and nothing's moving, I always blank. I'll be the first to admit that I'm hardly a brilliant fly angler, and there must be a few things I'm doing wrong. I went yesterday evening and tried fishing down and across with a little brown wet (March Brown?) and then a little green wet, and then tried upstream nymphing with a small weighted PTN, but this wasn't heavy enough to get down through the fast water so I changed to a goldhead hares ear. I did have one sharp pull to this, but I didn't know if it was a fish or the bottom.

I use an 8' rod with a #4 floating line. I also have a 6'6" #2 outfit which I use when I can because it's so much fun.

So, how would you approach this? What kind of flies would you use, and what technique? I would really love to crack this and be able to catch the trout when they're not rising.

All trout are returned safely by the way.

Thanks for any pointers

]]> Anderoo Anderoo Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:15:30 +0100 Mon, 12 May 2008 12:39:27 +0100 83412 Newbie Question - What Flies to Use http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83378
I am hoping to fish in the next day or two at Wessex Fly Fishing Lakes in Tolpuddle. Has anyone got any experience of fishing here? Any tips?

Also, as a more general question, could anyone let me know what patterns would fish well at this time of year? And in particular what would work well at Wessex? Should I be using lures or fishing on the surface?

Many thanks in advance for your help.

Andy]]> Brahma1965 Daleyboy69 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:30:30 +0100 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:56:15 +0100 83378 Fishing for Brown Trout in Scotland http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83363
Many years ago when I last went to Scotland, no rod license was required and fishing for brown trout was free (some old law)
Are things still the same or if not what are the laws/rules now?

Thanks for any help

Stuart]]> wemfish stewedw Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:43:53 +0100 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:40:48 +0100 83363 fly lines http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83285 bigbadtroutfisher chuby Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:54:29 +0100 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:48:08 +0100 83285 500 Pound Trout Caught http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83187
http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/News/wellsfield_060408.html

]]> Elton barry luxton Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:32:38 +0100 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:29:29 +0100 83187 river fishing in central scotland http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83177 hi folks,anybody know of any good trout fishing on rivers in central scotland east side of the country? im new to fishing in this area and looking for some quailty fishing please help. bigbadtroutfisher Norrie Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:29:31 +0100 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:48:31 +0100 83177 Greys Customer Service ... http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83166 I spoke with a chap called Alan Young, who was Excellent,. he told me the GRX was discontinued around 5 years ago, and there were no spare tips in stock..

, but not to worry. If I send them the joint section off each piece, and a cheque for £50, they will send me a new GRXi, in a Cordura tube, by return of post.

Its great to deal with a company that has a customer service like this...sooperb.

Cant wait for the new rod to arrive now...

]]> Norrie Norrie Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:36:53 +0100 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:18:23 +0100 83166 Fly fishing in Spain http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83130 Hi, I am holidaying in Chiclana near Cadiz in Spain in july this year. Does anyone have any advice on where I can fish and tactics please. Trevor tjs Tony U Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:41:27 +0100 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:06:22 +0100 83130