zimbo

Hi Everyone, I'm a newbie up here in the North East (Newcastle) and keen to throw flies at almost anything. I would like to avoid the trout stocked stillwaters and so I'm keen to try my hand at salmon fishing. So.... any advice on: 1. Learning the basics - spey casting is a new thing for me so need to sort that out. 2. Anyone willing to pass on names of a good instructors as I persume that is where I should start. 3. Considering I'll be probably fishing the Tyne, Coquet and the surrounding rivers, and possibly up into Scotland when ever possible, any ideas on tackle and all that? Lastly, any advice is always welcome and greatly appreciated. Cheers Zimbo

Thanks everyone for the comments. I'll be heading off to the spots recommended as soon as summer comes along. Need a bit more advice... With regards waders - I guess a decent set of neoprene is the best way forward? Anybody got any thoughts on a decent brand? Any use getting a pair of breathables considering the not so high temperatures up here? If so, any thoughts on brands? (my budget would be about £100). Any comments would be much appreciated. Cheers Zimbo PS. Putting up another thread regarding salmon fishing... another thing I need to learn about!

Thanks for the info... keep it coming! I'll try and get out and see what happens... the estuaries sound good. I'm willing to throw flies at anything! I'll let you know how I get on. Cheers.

Hi Everyone, I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to fishing up here in the northeast... and the UK in general. I was wondering what the story is with regards saltwater fly fishing up here. Any information on where to fish, setup to use and all that would be greatly appreciated... Tight lines Cheers