New fly fisher

[GrahamG]

Hi, I've just been given a fly fishing outfit and need some advice. I have a 7' 5/6# rod and wonder what this rod will be best suited to. I will probably be learning on still waters fishing for trout

[Sportsman]

Hi, I've just been given a fly fishing outfit and need some advice. I have a 7' 5/6# rod and wonder what this rod will be best suited to. I will probably be learning on still waters fishing for trout

 

Hi Graham

Welcome to "proper" fishing

Your 7 ft rod is a bit on the short side for fishing stillwater, a rod of that length is most commonly used for fishing small streams and rivers. As a beginner you may find it hard to use and benefit from something around 9'. 6wt is about right

Start with a 6wt floating line but don't get anything from Airflo, whatever the hype.

A good line is about the most important piece of tackle you will get. A poor rod will cast a good line better than a good rod will cast a poor line, and nothing will cast an Airflo floater

Might I suggest that you ask at your local stillwater about lessons. It's money well spent and you get the chance to try out a few different tackle combinations.

If you want a good deal on some tackle try sending an email to Mike Barrio. I was at his fishery the other day and he recently aquired a job lot of very good hardly used tackle which he is selling at very good prices.

Contact him on

 

http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/online-fish...ackle-shop.html

 

If you want to ask anything else just PM me.

Dave

[chuby]

Nuff said,but will echo the above,steer clear of Airflo line,certainly floaters anyway

Worcestershire lines are excellent.

[GrahamG]

Thanks for the info lads, especially about the line. I have two lines: RT ENERGY WF6S and RT ENERGY WF6F. The lines are new and not marked but from what I've learned in the last 48 hours I think they are Ron Thompson Energy-Weight Forward-#6-1 x Floating and 1 x Sinking. They seem to have very little memory in them but I have little knowledge to compare them with so would be grateful for any advice as to the suitability of these lines for a learner. I'm not a "tackle tart" but I wouldn't mind splashing out on better line if it is better to learn with than struggle with inferior line.

 

I've managed a few leads to find an instructor at local fisheries and I'll keep you informed as I progress.

 

Last year I learned to catch tope and common skate and the thrill of landing new species is fantastic and I cant wait to become a competent fly angler and land fish with my new skills

 

Kind regards

[GrahamG]

One more question if no one minds.....

 

I've been looking at fly rods and noticed that, for example that a 9' rod is often split into 3 sections as oposed to 2 sections if this was a light sea fishing rod. Is this for convenience of packing/traveling or is it the norm without effecting the action of the rod?

 

Looking forward to your replies

[Sportsman]

Never tried a Ron Thompson line so can't say. Some cheap lines are OK and some are total cr*p. You won't know until you try. My opinion, the best cheap line is the Shakespeare Worcester.

It is normal for fly rods to be in 3 or more sections. 4 sections being quite normal for a 9". I have a 7 piece travel rod which is nice as it goes in a suitcase when your going on holiday

With modern materials and manufacture, having multiple pieces doesn't affect the action over much.

Edited April 26, 2007 by Sportsman

[ShedHed]

I was in your position last year, and tried cheap and cheerful lines. The one i got on with and would highly reccomend is the Leeda Galion. You can pick them up really cheaply if you look around ie <£15. Saying that i've never used Worcestershire lines so couldn't compare them for you.