salmotrutta

Thanks for the help - the website is great

I've jsut seen the advert for Oliver Edwards new DVD's. One listed is Streamer Fishing on Rivers. Before I consider buying it, I would like to have an idea about what streamer fishing entails. Any thoughts??

For general lake fishing etc I was told to use a 7wt rod. I have however changed to a 9'-6" 5wt Sage rod. Its gives you a chance to feel and play the fish rather that just wind it in. I say 'the lighter the better' as long as you can control the fish. Obviously you must also take into consideration the potential size if your prey, its not much use using a 4wt rod if you could possibly catch a 10lb trout.

I fished the Usk in May and was advised to use a 5wt rod because of the strong current. The rod I used was my Sage XP 9'-6"#5 which worked very well. On my local waters in Norfolk which are fairly small (10yards wide approx) I use a Greys 'Streamflex' 7'-6" #3, I have even invested in an Orvis 'Superfine 1oz' 6'-6"#2, this is so light but will still handle a 1.5lb brownie quite easily. My opinion is that you can use any weight rod, but if you fish as light as possible you can present the fly better and you can really feel the fish, when you catch one. By the way I have just started using the Partridge 'Dry & Delicate' fly line, its superb.