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tahir

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: Essex

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 07 3:09 pm Post subject: Fly Fishing article
Brilliant new article by Gus: https://www.downsizer.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=259

Gervase

Joined: 17 Nov 2004
Posts: 8655

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 07 3:24 pm Post subject:
One of the best intros to fly-fishing I've read - a really good article.

Jonnyboy

Joined: 29 Oct 2004
Posts: 23956
Location: under some rain.

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 07 3:31 pm Post subject:
Indeed, I've always been attracted to fly fishing but never, ever had a go.

Vic

Joined: 16 Feb 2005
Posts: 387
Location: Sherborne, Dorset

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 07 3:33 pm Post subject:
Like Gervase said - really good article. I've been fishing for a while and it still clarified things for me (especially the whole ASTM thing). Does it inspire anyone out there to take up flyfishing? It would be great to hear how a novice got on, following Gus' advice. Go on, someone out there must want a new challenge for 2007!

Jonnyboy

Joined: 29 Oct 2004
Posts: 23956
Location: under some rain.

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 07 3:36 pm Post subject:
I'm going to give it a go. My BIL fly fishes and has offered to take me out sometime.

sean
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Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 42207
Location: North Devon

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 07 3:47 pm Post subject:
Brilliant article. We've got fishing rights by virtue of living where we do. I'm very tempted to ask for a lesson as my birthday present.

moules and frites

Joined: 13 May 2006
Posts: 21

Posted: Sat Jan 06, 07 12:20 pm Post subject:
Brilliant article , My son and I would like to try it . We have access to a private stretch of the Avon , Hants and have thought it would be nice to give it a go . We were thinking of starting with the Argos Fly fishing set ( 074/0463)about £70 . Perhaps you could have a look and let us know what you think . Thanks

Gus

Joined: 06 Dec 2006
Posts: 38
Location: scottish borders

Posted: Sat Jan 06, 07 12:43 pm Post subject:

Firstly, thank you all for the kind words about the article - I enjoyed writing it!

M&F - It's not the best outfit to buy. I think it's very overpriced, and I had difficulty teaching a lad with a similar outfit recently.

If you spend £70-£75 on a rod reel and line alone, you'll get something worthwhile. The rest of the kit won't cost much and shouldn't take you past the £100 mark for your whole outfit. You'll both benefit from the superior quality rod you'll get within that budget.

Don't buy flies - pm me your address, and I'll send you a box to get you started.

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