[looking for a starter kit]

Is this starter kit any good?

Fly fishing starter kit

 

 

"This fantastic fly fishing kit contains everything you need to fish like a professional trout fly fisherman. The kit includes:

 

• A high quality lightweight graphite 9ft 0in 5/6 weight fly rod for smooth and easy casting,
  
• A ready to use, preloaded quality lightweight disk drag reel, loaded with backing, fly line and leader
  
• Scientific Anglers species-specific fly line (WF-6-F) for excellent floatation and easy casting
  
• Fly box with flies – the right bass-specific flies to catch trout
  
• 2-in-1 instructional DVD Including fly fishing made easy and Panfish & Bass with Larry Dahlberg
  

"

I did as leon did but my rod was £6,i now have several and only been fly fishing bout 3 years,think my favourite is a greys g series about £60 6/7 weight,i first used an 8 weight line to aid casting,but not a £40 one Leon,one of the best lines i have had and got is a mill end for a fiver.Any way got a load of gear off ebay for less than £50,had a lot of fun with it too. I now have much more expensive stuff but don't catch many more fish.Richard.

[Goosander]

remember if corms ,otters,herons etc were really good predators them and their food would have become extinct millions of years before we walked on two legs.

your mistaking natural predation with artificial ownership ,otters in England were brought almost to the verge of extinction because of "ownership" did the fish population jump up to record amounts when they went? No because preds are not the cause of fish decline man is

the reason for more corms moving inland is probably because man is eating their grub (or more likely just harvesting it for animal food) so they have little choice

the other being the endless food routine where man puts in new food when preds eat it ,even corms don't look at gift horses in the mouth

yes you are definately right about Cormorants coming inland for food as we are emptying the seas of fish.The answer ( a cull on cormorants or us)

[Fishing for carp on the fly]

They take buzzers and nymphs too.

here are some carp flies http://www.orvis.co.uk/store/product.aspx?...datafeed-_-7816 this link will support AN too

Bloodworm flies.

[Goosander]

there rarely is "to many" once they get near exhausting their food the expense of catching the few left causes the predator to move or die !the quarry then quickly (because there's more food for them as its had little restriction on it) repopulate the area,been like that since the dawn of time.

there's an equation out there some where "foxes and rabbits".

even "foreign" imports have little impact if there's an equivalent predator of them like where they came from ,the problem is if there isnt

Australia is a fine example but for some reason the rabbits seem to be in a different place than the dingo's i think to protect the other foreigner the sheep they obviously need more foxes

the biggest predator of trout is trout as an angler we often over look that and see size more than quantity

Yes i agree again to a point,which is in this case cormorants are non paying guests,fishery owners i think put extra on the ticket to pay for this which not many of us like. In the case of pike ,foxes etc usually they are a good thing as they go for the easiest prey to conserve enegy (the runts and week ones ) The only major predator cormorants have are us.

[Goosander]

Hi Worms, yes i agree but as long as there are not too many,however cormorants were never seen so far inland as they come now,i live approx 70 miles from sea and now we are getting a lot,they can eat big trout and maim many more in a day. R.

[Goosander]

They're called natural predators....like kingfishers, herons, otters, cormorants, pike, perch, trout, anglers etc...

Hi Worms, yes i agree but as long as there are not too many,however cormorants were never seen so far inland as they come now,i live approx 70 miles from sea and now we are getting a lot,they can eat big trout and maim many more in a day. R.

[left to right]

Tried but just seem to be going round in circles.R

Hi. got a schematic view of the reel( 8/9) not 7/9. anyway the bearing is on the other side of where we were looking,spool side then it was easy,done and dusted.(easy when you know how especially with a plan.) Thanks . Richard.

[left to right]

Cheers will try.R

Tried but just seem to be going round in circles.R

[left to right]

If the bearing has to come out then it must be an anti-reverse bearing. Should be no problem with 'balls' flying out as it should be a one piece bearing and probably rollers. The bearing would need to be pressed out I suspect but I'm sure. Googling Okuma website should give you details on how to change it over. If not try some of the Yank sites they are usually up to speed on tiddling with reels!

Cheers will try.R

[left to right]

Sorry he holds rod in left and winds with right

[left to right]

Hi all.A friend of mine has been given an okuma slv 7/9 fly reel,its for a left hand wind,as he has no fingers on his left he holds rod in right, the handle cannot be altered or the line other way{same effect from drag] i have been told the bearing has to come out and turned round,but being very careful not to have tiny balls flying about. If anyone knows:Detailed instructions please. Thanks in anticipation.Richard.

[The lazy way]

If you want to fish a static fly whilst you have a rest, the "Booby" range is quite good - Dick Walker had some good fish on "legered" boobies so you will be in good company. The booby sits above the bottom like a pop-up boilie, so getting snagged is less likely.

 

With increasing age I too find I must conserve energy.

 

One way is to avoid too much false casting - you see a lot of people who must spend over half their day false casting anything from six to twenty-six thrashes a time, all to get an extra foot or so.

 

I have evolved my own style which consists of (1)retrieve - (2)roll cast into the air - (3) one backcast - and (4)shoot. Modest for distance, but the fly is back in the water quickly.

 

....add to that, after "(4)shoot" - (5) put rod down, (6)eat a venison-and-mustard sandwich, (7) drink a cup of coffee, (8) pick rod up and (9) play the rainbow which has mysteriously become attached to your line

 

You are out to enjoy your day, not develop tendonitis.

Yes,done it myself,laid rod down to have a bite and coffee,then nearly lost the rod ,so make sure your rod is securely fastened down or whatever

[Fishing in Goa]

Hi All..hope I am not too late...my name is Dean Van Stratten and I live in Candolim in Goa since retiring from the London Fire Brigade some 9 years ago....I am keen on fishing and cos of the latest silly games being played by the Indian Government over visas and working here I have been forced to start a business....and guess what I chose??????........of course it was....FISHING.

 

Am willing to help anyone with fishing in Goa so have started a web page...........www.aardvarkangling.page4.me

and the one I have begun for the business here is www.aardvarkfishing.com

my email address is aardvarkangling@hotmail.com

 

there is lots of good info there at the sites .... if I can be of service dont hesitate to contact us

 

Dean and Tony

 

Like the forum by the way will keep posting here for anyone to read as I think I can help

Hi Dean n Tony. only just seen your bit about Goa,When i come to goa (hopefully in the next few weeks or so) i will look for your place,i always stay in Calengute but have a scooter so no problem,cu Richard.

[leaping rainbows]

Hi.An argument for all. Why does a Rainbow trout leap,sometimes 4 or 5 times its body length out of the water,sometimes straight up.I have heard for airborne food,instinct,and rid itself of lice,leeches etc.What do you think?

[Hi Everyone]

Hi David and welcome.

 

I didn't want you to feel ignored. Weekends are normally slow on here and lots of our regulars are at the annual AN fishin at Wingham. http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Wingham...s-t2333010.html

 

The fishery is operated by a long time member here, Steve Burke, and every year about this time he has a weekend fishin open to any AN members on a first come (well, first to notify him once he opens things for the year), first served basis.

Hi,Newt and Dave,Only been fly fishing myself bout 3 years Dave,so not really qualified to advise you,just keep trying and most of all enjoy it, i usually catch now but occasionaly get water licked,still enjoy it though. I am still learning to cast right. Cu. Richard.

[Dry fly takes]

I do think that rainbows quite often actually miss the fly altogether.Better to wait rather than try to react too quickly.

Yes think so too but i will try and just tighten up line to see and then see what i think,Cheers all Richard.

[Dry fly takes]

I do think that rainbows quite often actually miss the fly altogether.Better to wait rather than try to react too quickly.

[Dry fly takes]

Pupae tend to be taken by head and tailing rather than a distinct rise for a winged insect. Therefore the take is different and a swirl will suggest a take. If you see the line move the fish has already started to swim off with it, and they are easier to hook by simply tightening firmly.

 

With a winged insect, the fish often has to get it's head - or at least it's mouth - out of the water to engulf the fly, and then turn as it goes back in. This generally means that you need to wait for the fish to turn so that you can hook it.

 

With a shipmans or other 'in the surface film fly' I suggest a brief pause - very brief - before tightening. Do not strike as such. You are only trying to set a hook less than 5mm to get a good hook hold. Pulling firmly with the line hand and lifting the rod should do it. If you miss you can then leave it in the new position. Sometimes a pull of the fly induces a fish to chase it and you get a take again very quickly.

 

If you strike you rip the line off the water and cause a big disturbance. You can strike to the side in the direction of the line, that would also do it with less disturbance, but personally, I find with buzzers, that keeping a tight line or maintaining contact with a big loop if allowing them to drift, you should be able to pull into them quite quickly and firmly without a strike as such.

 

With dry mayflies, and sedges you have to give a big pause before lifting. It's a big insect and takes some effort to get it all in!

Hi,Thanks all. Size 14. Well still confused but will definately try and just tighten up by pulling the line with fingers rather than a full blown strike with rod,if then a miss,not much damage done and maybe another chance. As one of you says,a little enigma dry flying but very exciting and satisfying when you score. Cheers Richard.

[Dry fly takes]

Trial and error on the day, I would say - a Shipman's Buzzer is not a big fly, so a quicker strike might have been OK, but if you didn't miss the bite or deep hook a fish, does it really matter? If it ain't broken, don't fix it!

Now i am more confused,as it happens i did catch several,but only by striking when seeing the line move,my friend the expert said i should have had more but who knows,by striking too early i may have spooked them all.Richard

[Dry fly takes]

I think it depends. In general, I have found that a quicker strike is needed with a smaller fly and in running water. When fishing a daddy or a big hopper for stillwater rainbows, I have missed too many fish by striking early, whereas fishing for small river brownies with little gnats or F-flies you can hardly be too quick.

Thanks S.( Still water rainbows ) should have said,but you think i was told right.Richard.

[Dry fly takes]

Hi.Although i am the wrong side of 60 i have only been fly fishing about 3 years . Now when dry fly fishing i was told when first started,if i see the fly go under and a swirl but no line movement do not strike until the line moves or i will miss more takes than otherwise. While fishing this Thursday an expert who has been doing this for 30 years and was watching me said i should have struck when the fly went down (shipmans buzzer) even though there was no line movemant. WHO is right, Cheers in anticipation R.

[Which Countries To Fly Fish In December]

Daft as it may sound the UK for Grayling for those who want somewhere more exotic Belize, the bahamas, new zealand the first two Fly fishing for bonefish in the sea and in the case of new zealand trout!

But there are a great many other destinations in the southern hemisphere that will provide sport with a fly rod

Goa,india is ok in december,no licence required and there are many large rivers,of course the sea,trouble is finding a spot where enough room behind you to cast,ok on beach, immitation fry,prawns etc,many types of fish.its not too hot in december but gets a bit crouded near xmas. R.

[Fishing in Goa]

Hi Tcman. Even if he is not still following the topic, lots of folks read these topics and never leave a reply so the info will almost certainly help others you'll never know about.

Hi Newt. Glad someone read anyway,The barramunday don't know if spelt right,are up to 30 lbs,saw photo of one on a phone he had just took, the chap that caught it had snook off with it as you are supposed to0 put back or give the hotel for kitchen,anyway you could see the fish swimming by the lakes are only about 4ft at most,my gear waS A bit light and got broke as i saw one or two get broke as well,one lad i was talking to went up to a 60lb line,i go again inNovember so will go up to 15lb,think i can get em at that,cu R.

[Fishing in Goa]

Hi.guess not much use now, you prob. there,well if you go to north Goa. Baga calengute,you can fish the Baga river, i go twice a year,Its only a small river but when tide is coming in(an estuary) theres some nice catfish(grunters) snappers etc.there are also a couple of lakes tied to hotels you can fish for about £7 per day ,not used myself but spoken to others that have caught baramundays up to 27 lbs.I take a tele.rod,fits in case(course rod)Buy calimari from market.50 p worth will last couple days,(squid) or prawns bout same price, good fun.

Hi Booty,don't know if you still about,i have just come back from Goa,the lakes i mentioned have many large fish(salt water lakes) they are topped up from baga river when tide comes in,anyway there are many barracuda, barramunday snappers,angels,etc i saw many very large ones and saw some caught also,the river not fished so well this year,ok R.

[kinetic fly rod. Jura.]

They were available at one time on ebay in large numbers.Think most were resonably cheap rods.Most likely source was China as that is where the vast majority of rods come from,even some of the more expensive makes,also reels.

Thanks Chuby. Well my brother paid quite a lot for it,From a shop though, i thought he was done but wont tell him,its not a bad rod anyway. Cheers again.