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Post by BassNasty AKA David on Jun 30, 2012 6:43:48 GMT -1
Looking at buying fly rod, reel etc with a view to catching any sea fish which might take a fly,Bass,Pollock, macks, even maybe mullet and never having owned fly tackle I am seeking advice on what gear I should buy.I dont like cheap but as this is a bit of a gamble as to whether it will get much use I dont want to spend a fortune.Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I also have a couple of trout lakes closeby so I would need it to cover trout fishing as well.
Cheers
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Post by tobasco on Jun 30, 2012 11:59:51 GMT -1
Airflo bluetooth 8 weight is a good rod and doesn't break the bank. Reels do not need to be expensive, just make sure it is a suitable size for the line and that it has a large arbour. You can get bargains on lines every now and again as well - again Airflo ones aren't too bad. As a start I'd go for an intermediate line and possibly a Di7 sinker for deeper and/or faster water.
One word of warning though, saltwater flyfishing is addictive!
Regards, steve
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Post by tobasco on Jun 30, 2012 12:05:07 GMT -1
And you will need a line tray if fishing from the shore, just make one out of a washing up bowl or similar. Have a look on the net for ideas i.e. try and copy the Orvis one if you can.
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Post by deerphil on Jun 30, 2012 14:57:56 GMT -1
Bassnasty, Steve is right-- beware, fly fishing is addictive, the reason ? because once you have mastered it ( and you never stop learning ) there is no finer way to catch fish ! I have fly fished for many years and caught many species from river , lake and sea but when you bring in the fishing from a yak element as well - its just brilliant ( when the conditions are right ) No.8 tackle will be just right for what you want, Bass, Pollock and Mackerel, but just a thought , if you want to try Pike fly fishing I think you need a No. 9 or even 10 to cast the larger flies that you will want to use. I think Dorado will be along to offer you some more good advice soon. Good luck , I hope you will enjoy it ;D Phil
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Post by izzetafox on Jun 30, 2012 16:28:47 GMT -1
I echo what they all said just one extra point lots of freshwater washes when you get back. For thee gear that is.....
Terry
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Post by BassNasty AKA David on Jul 1, 2012 12:44:17 GMT -1
Thanks guys really appreciated.looking forward to catching my first sea fish on a fly
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Post by russ123 on Jul 3, 2012 18:20:17 GMT -1
Been thinking about fly on the sea for while, got any info on flies to use ans size as this is very new to me
Cheers
Russ
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Post by russ123 on Jul 3, 2012 18:22:32 GMT -1
Just found the rods on ebay i'm well excited hope i WIN
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Post by philpot on Jul 4, 2012 6:15:46 GMT -1
I have in the past owned a Greys 9' 9wt which was really a little soft for me but it worked very well. Now I also have decided to have a go from the kayak and got a Fladen Vantage 9' 8wt which will cast a 9wt line with no problem. Like you Bassnasty, I do not want to throw loads of cash at this until I know it is worth it so £50 rrp is a good start. Buy a cheap reel to start with, wash after use and get a good one if you continue. Reels start at around £15-20 so it doesn't really matter if it is written off after a year. One tip here, take a bottle of freshwater with you to rinse off your gear as soon as you land or the salt will attack your reel before you get home. Also take on the kayak a small bottle of freshwater to rinse the flies off as soon as you take them off as this really will extend their life. Have a look here as they do get some really good bargains on reels and rods. www.yga.yorks.com/acatalog/Phil
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Post by BassNasty AKA David on Jul 5, 2012 6:18:26 GMT -1
Thanks for that, good website and I like the fresh water bottle advice, great idea washing in fresh water immediately. Cheers
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Post by philpot on Jul 5, 2012 7:22:32 GMT -1
I forgot to mention that my buddy bought a Shakespere 10' 9wt from that site for £50. As yet I have not had a go with it but it looks quite nice. Phil
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Post by spinfish on Jul 5, 2012 16:14:21 GMT -1
Only mentioning this because no one else has but you always need to wear glasses/sunglasses when fly fishing when aerialised the fly passes your head at great speed and a hook in the eye isn't funny have a look at the north Wales fly fishing school great place and well worth the money regards Chris
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