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Well done Anderoo.Nice pics,nice looking stream as well.You are very fortunate to have it

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

Ok Tony What is your local fishery down in Kent,if i may ask?

i sometimes air my #3 on the lakes Where were you fishing Tony?

Sounds like a hares ear to me

As suggested ebay em

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.

take a look here- tested one of these floaters a while back before they were let loose on the market and have since invested in three more,excellent value and great service. www.impactflies.com

Very true Same here.Buzzers,damsels and cats would probably do me,however i have far far far far too many others ,i will never get through em,even if i lived for another 20 years If you want cheapo hooks to practice on,look on ebay at Royd hooks.I have used them,not great as some have faults,however plenty are ok and they have landed me fish alright. If you use Kamasan's look here- http://oreillysfishing.co.uk/acatalog/index.html He is very good and those hooks are a good price as well.

Addictive isn't it I'm not knocking you,as you are doing what i did and probably every other new tyer does/has done ,thats knocking out as many different patterns as you can . I'm not great at it by any means but found joining in fly swops on forums helped.Depending on the amount of tyers,say 10,you would tie 10 patterns all the same,send them off and receive the amount back in varying patterns from the other tyers.Its good in as much as it makes you concentrate on one pattern at a time. Must admit it would be really great to be able to knock out some of the exquisite forms that some of teh guys produce,however a scruffy pattern will often outscore a nice neat fly.I was told by one tyer that when he used to buy flies,he would chuck em on the floor and rough em up a bit :D . All that you have tied will catch at some stage

http://www.flyfishingvenues.co.uk/venue.as...mp;show=details any good?

Went there a few years back.Was quite keen on finding out about fishing myself without much luck. Talking to the workers in the hotel,waiting staff etc,quite a few were keen fishermen,but with really basic gear-and i do mean basic.I gave them copies of some angling mags that i took over and they went bonkers By all accounts there are catfish in some of the paddy ponds-BUT they will almost certainly be dry when you go(same time of year as when we went)By all accounts they srvive the dry spell!!!!. Guess the sea would offer something,however there are some really strong currents.Was told NOT to go out on local boats. Sorry not much use in fact pretty usless really this might help http://www.goa-fishing.com/index.html

He's a moron

Pegley Davies,now there's a name ,1970's if i recall correctly.They were a 'value for money' company,producing all sorts of gear. Would the rod be cane or glass?,suspect glass in which case in all probability has a lowish value.However i could well be wrong and someone else may be able to enlighten you further.

A new wardrobe should just about be big enough :lol:

Looks good to me,that will catch Scruffy is good,that is what i was told when i first started tying. If you ever tie up anything with bead chain eyes,look in B and Q,loads in there,brass,red,blue,large and small Look for Sally Hansons 'hard as nails' for varnishing heads,or even just clear nail varnish .You have already discovered Hobby craft i see:lol: This may be of some interest for patterns http://www.diptera.co.uk/

Think you will find its Gladstone Look here http://www.theeveningrise.com/hardy_bamboo_fly_rods.htm

As above in short NO

More of a coarse fishery i think.Take a look here,plenty of venues in Kent http://www.flyfishingvenues.co.uk/list.asp...th+East+England

Many flies will work at some time at most times of the year. Damsels in their various guises,lures such as nomads,cats whiskers and various fritzy jobbies,nymphs such as hares ears,ptn's and buzzers will all work.Egg flies are worth a chuck at any time as well. Your best bet is to see where you will be fishing,take a look at the web sites or make a visit and have a chat to the regulars as to what works and what doesn't.Some fisheries have size limits on flies,or restrictions on lures,some allow multiple set ups whilst others only allow one fly to be used.

Plenty of day ticket stillwaters in and around Kent/Surrey and Sussex http://www.freshwaterinformer.com/ take a look through the pages ,lots of info,hope this helps

Hi Not been down there for some time now.Last time was in April.Just see Wilf the owner when you arrive,he will put you straight. Generally buzzers will work well along with damsel.Most lures will also catch if thats what you want to fish. Forecast is for much warmer weather again this week(7th Sept onwards),so obviously thats not conductive to good fishing. The furthest pool has fished well for me on both my last two trips.Try over on the furthest bank in the corner-left hand side as you look at the pool.

By all accounts its low and clear.However that can change if there is significant rain in Wales.The river is fishing ok as i understand it.

Take a look here,just go to search page http://www.flyfishingvenues.co.uk/list.asp...th+East+England

Alas this is the problem with catch and kill waters.You either take what you can when you can,or mess around trying 'not' to catch and risk getting no more.Not too many catch and release waters around though. This may help in your quest http://www.flyfishingvenues.co.uk/list.asp...th+East+England