Fly rods

[Craig Robins]

Check out this link:

 

http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk/catalo g/product_info.php?cPath=25_139&products_id=863&PHPSESSID=5531a51c1f6b33db2b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644

 

Is the rod 'Masterline Debut' alright for me? ( im 14)

 

Go to the top left corner go on reels scroll down and it is second from the bottom its called 'Shakespeare Mustang fly reel' is this alright?

 

[ 24. November 2002, 04:53 PM: Message edited by: CraigRobins ]

[Cranfield]

Craig, I can see you are determined to buy a cheap rod and reel.

As was said on your other thread on this subject, you only get what you pay for.

 

If you can,t spend much money at the moment, that rod and reel would probably enable you to cast a fly, with some tuition/help, sufficient to catch a fish.

 

Don,t forget that as the rod is 7/8, I suggest that you get the WF7F Reel (£11+??).

 

Please let us know how you get on.

[richardw]

CraigRobins:

Check out this link:

 

http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk/catalo  g/product_info.php?cPath=25_139&products_id=863&PHPSESSID=5531a51c1f6b33db2b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644://http://swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk...b10ae57a1476644

 

Is the rod 'Masterline Debut' alright for me? ( im 14)

 

Go to the top left corner go on reels scroll down and it is second from the bottom its called 'Shakespeare Mustang fly reel' is this alright?

No probably not alright for you. On the same page that you gave the URL for on the right you will see the option for Shakespeare Professional Rods - click on it and in scrolling window choose the one called "1710/255 8.5ft AFTM 5/6" offered at £23.20.

 

For a reel get the cheapest plastic one you can find. On tghe left of the page under reels you can find the Shakespeare Condex reels which are excellent, come with a spare spool and are inexpensive. Go for the 3.25inch one.

 

Lines: get a floater and a sinker both WF5. The prices on the site you have been visiting look a bit dear to me. So for starting try and get "mill ends". You can get these from John Norris of Penrith at £3.99 each.

 

For leader material use coarse fishing monofilament.

 

 

richard

[russuk1]

try this site has the rod you mentioned a lot more http://www.tacklebargains.co.uk

[bobcarnelly]

Craig, I agree with Richard, an 8 1/2 ft rod rated for a 5 weight line will be easier to cast, a rod 7/8 needs the strength of Arnie to control .spend minimum on the reel it is only to hold line. contact your local branch of the Salmon & trout association, they often hold free tuition days for youngsters with qualified Stanic instructors.

Bob C

[richardw]

Did you get fixed up Craig?

 

richard

[Craig Robins]

Thanks for the advice but im waiting till spring or summer to get my fly rod

[richardw]

Craig Robins:

Thanks for the advice but im waiting till spring or summer to get my fly rod

Excellent idea! Can you get to the Angling Fair at Chatsworth in May? In most years you will find some real bargains there.

 

richard

[framey]

my advise is go to a proper fly tackle shop and tell them what you require and if they are worth their salt they will let you have a waggle

dont buy too cheap as you will probably regret it