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Fly-fishing is often seen as
an expensive hobby and the realm only for retired Colonel's.
This is not the case, many clubs have rivers
that can be fished for free in the summer, and most
clubs have their own Stillwater’s that can be
fished for a very modest fee. Fly rods range in price
from £20 to £600 or more the more expensive
are designed to work with different casting techniques.
A beginner will not yet have developed a style
so should consider a rod at the lower end of the scale
until they are comfortable with your style then try
the more expensive rods, after you have become more
proficient. It is highly recommended that you should
consider paying for a few casting lesson’s this
will help point you in the right direction.
What do I need to start?
A Fishing License can be purchased for £3 a day
or £23 a year details can be found on our home
page.
Polaroid glasses help you see through the surface glare
of the water, and safety from stray flies hitting you
in the eye.
A hat also provides protection from the sun and wayward
flies.
Casting
Most forms of fishing use a weight and catapult the
bait, like a Trebuchet.
Fly fishing – uses no weight but a thick line
shaped like a wing profile, which lifts like a wing
as it moves through the air. A fly rod weighs only a
few ounces and it is important to buy a balanced outfit,
If not the rod can easily break.
To help you Fly Rods are rated with an AFTM
rating (Association of Fishing Tackle Manufacturers)
shown as a Hash and number #
Rough Guide
4 – 5 River
6 – 7 Stillwater
8 – 10 Reservoir or Saltwater, Sea Bass Fishing
10 – 12 Salmon to Tarpon
Higher Marlin, Tuna and Shark
Reel
Many fly fishermen do not use the reel while playing
the fish, and use it simply for line storage this is
sad as playing the fish on the reel is a wonderful part
of the experience, hearing the line spinning of a reel
is a big part of the fight. A large Arbour reel is a
wise choice as it prevents your line from coiling and
looking like coils of barbed wire upon the water.
The Line
A fly line is thick and shaped and most are not transparent
but coloured. Only the thin nylon between the line and
fly called a leader is transparent.
Types of Line, Weight Forward or Double Taper and should
match your ROD AFTM Number.
Types
Floating - because it floats
Intermediate - sinks slowly
Sinking - it sinks
A few flies can normally be purchased from
a local tackle shop or fishery the selection depends
of the time of year and location.
Fly-Fishing is a wonderful sport; I hope you
have many happy hours participating in this past time.
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