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Gwilym Hughes

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  1. Dan G The only reason I asked the question was that 'Dace' like most fishes living in Rivers eat insects and its about choosing the right immitative pattern to match what they are feeding on, size, general shape, and colour, you are very right they are lightning fast and I have had limited success, good luck on your foray. Gwilym Hughes
  2. Dan G I love fishing for all 'cyprinids' with flies and wonder why you ask, why should anyone want to fish for Dace with a fly ? Gwilym Hughes
  3. Just for your information, Sunday 20th March 2005 was opening day at Tal y Llyn Lake and I had the pleasure of being there with the Welsh Ladies International Team. Easterly wind quite gusty at times but surprisingly warm. Top of the water sport on small 12 /14 dark traditional flies with 'Wild Brown Trout' in superb condition,catch and release was practiced (total catch 27 for 11 anglers, and one fish went approximately 5lb in weight....can't wait for the Olives and Mayflies on this wonderful shallow lake. Gwilym Hughes
  4. Nathan, Where do you intend to fish for Brown Trout? just a reminder to check the'Closed Season' for this speices....they may be out till March the 3rd...something like that Gwilym Hughes
  5. Snatcher, Interesting concept here...mmmmm....I'll give it a try, something like a small 'lobster', what colour do you want ? Gwilym Hughes
  6. Quinny Is that the only line you have a problem with ? if so, try taking it off the reel (in a field)and attaching the reel to a post or something quite strong...walk away with the line until it is all unspooled and then attach the line to the post somehow...(Reel end)or get someone to hold the reel end of the line....stretch the line by holding the tip ,slowly applying the pressure , it should stretch about 18" or maybe a little more, and holding for 20 / 30 seconds....then releasing the pressure slowly until the line is slack...repeat another twice...applying and releasing the pressure slowly at each stretch...on the last one place the line on the ground and then reel in...allowing the line to come freely along the ground.... this may solve the problem. If not there may be a manufacturing problem with the line...seek help from the supplier. Gwilym Hughes
  7. Quinny What make line are you using, some tend to have more memory than others, the problem may lie there. Gwilym Hughes
  8. Mal, I use the cork from a wine bottle, cut and shaped to suit,sliced and then glued to a size 12 hook, with 3lb clear nylon I create the shape by almost segmenting it from the bend of the hook towards the hook eye, then I colour it to suit, they are great patterns fished dead drift on the ripple, and they float just sub surface. Gwilym Hughes
  9. Gary, There is a great deal of materials , vices and kits out there and one can really get bogged down and overdo it especially as a beginner. The Lureflash Kit is value for money...considered going to the British Flyfair this coming weekend 6th 7th at Trentham Gardens, Stoke on Trent, you can spend the day watching numerous flytyers from around the world at their expertise...and pick up some fine tips, or what about the flydressers guild there are branches throughout the country that would be willing to help you... good luck anyway. Gwilym Hughes
  10. I'm in agreement also that casting lessons is money well spent, basically after fishing for very many years....I took casting lessons and after the instructor had got rid of my bad habits..i learned how the rod worked and now I am STANIC and APGAI qualified in Salmon / Trout and other speices / Flydressing. If you decide to have a go at it take a look at www.gameanglinginstructors.co.uk and you will find all the qualified instructors listed there. Gwilym Hughes
  11. Malcolm, That's a cracking Brownie ! it matters not where you caught it, what's important is..... you were fishing. Gwilym Hughes
  12. Jeff, The bigger the hook, the easier it will be for you to get hold of it...but consider, catch and release, barbless hooks and does your fly match the hatch on the size of hook you are considering. Artery forceps or the 'Catchum Release' contraptions would be a better solution to the problem. Gwilym Hughes
  13. Jeff, Yes I also have the same problem sometimes, for some reason they on some days take the fly really deep into the mouth. I use a a small forceps to remove the hook, keeping the fish in the water whilst doing so. If it is warm they also take some time to come round, but they do in the end Gwilym Hughes
  14. Hi all, A small piece of 35mm film (Olive Coloured)cut to an irregular shape and glued onto a size 16 hook, greased up and floated down dead drift into the feeding area in harbours where there is some riffley water works (Sometimes)!! It represents the small pieces of algae breaking away from stones etc. Gwilym Hughes
  15. Dunc, The knot should be on the core right by the plastic coating of the line, if it appears floppy, it will cause you no problems. Gwilym Hughes
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