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Post by charliethompson on Dec 21, 2007 20:42:27 GMT
Many thanks for advice posted here. My dreams of catching a salmon on the fly are a couple of steps closer - Santa reads the forums and went and bought me this (cash) . Most of my fishing will be on The Wear 13ft Shakespeare Oracle Rod Shakespeare Perfluogerr (?) Reel Snowbee 10wt 1D floater line Selection of polyleaders Flys - Multiple Quids each!!! so will be getting the cheap vice out and sourcing some quality materials and invaluable advice instead. Fower pund a fly  I bought my kit from my local tackle dealer as well with fantastic advice to boot - he agreed with advice given here ;D I made a serious effort not buy on-line. Frasers Gateshead was the shop. I have not got a single clue how to cast the fella! I can comfortably cast a single hander overhead - no idea about proper rollcasting, never speyed (ouch) Where could I get some lessons I live in Washington (UK) |
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Post by sinkingtip on Dec 21, 2007 23:22:58 GMT
Hi Charlie - delighted that, through the forum, you have "been helped" ....... praise the lord ! ...... or in this case Salmo for getting '74 together.
There are bound to be good casting instructors down your way if you search around. Don't know much about the river Wear but the kit you have described sounds suitable for that size of river and offers excellent value for money - especially the Pflueger reel.
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Post by DAZ on Dec 21, 2007 23:52:35 GMT
Charliethompson. Excuse my lack of intelligence mate....I am Welsh. ;D But!.....whats "Fower pund a fly"...Mean ?. Thick-o. DAZ.  |
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Post by Speyducer on Dec 22, 2007 0:08:45 GMT
Charliethompson. Excuse my lack of intelligence mate....I am Welsh. ;D But!.....whats "Fower pund a fly"...Mean ?. Thick-o. DAZ. Four Pounds per fly! Mike PS you should be getting the very best of quality @ that price, IMHO. Although setting up with even some basic materials seems to cost quite a bit, the actual meterials costs for tying flies on top hooks is still well under £1 (retail). M |
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Post by sinkingtip on Dec 22, 2007 0:13:57 GMT
Hi Daz. "Fower pund a fly" translates roughly into "Four pounds a flee". I assume that is what the laddie is getting fleeced for. Charlie - go here for quality flee's at realistic prices ......... www.graysofkilsyth.com/ |
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Post by charliethompson on Dec 22, 2007 0:38:33 GMT
I apologise for embellishing the fly price - more like too pund fifty.
My mission is to make sure the first fly I cast in anger is one I've tied myself. Start how you mean to gan on and that I say
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Post by salmo on Dec 22, 2007 0:38:42 GMT
Hi Daz. "Fower pund a fly" translates roughly into "Four pounds a flee". I assume that is what the laddie is getting fleeced for. Charlie - go here for quality flee's at realistic prices ......... www.graysofkilsyth.com/Good post stip. 4 quid a fly is a rip off. We can buy flies tied personally by Mikael Frödin for that price ;D salmo |
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Post by sinkingtip on Dec 22, 2007 0:57:21 GMT
I apologise for embellishing the fly price - more like too pund fifty. My mission is to make sure the first fly I cast in anger is one I've tied myself. Start how you mean to gan on and that I say You had us going for a minute there Charlie  - twa pund fufty (in the true vernacular) is better like it ..... but better still, stick with your "mission" statement as described. Regards STip |
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Post by salmo on Dec 22, 2007 1:01:34 GMT
Many thanks for advice posted here. My dreams of catching a salmon on the fly are a couple of steps closer - Santa reads the forums and went and bought me this (cash) . Most of my fishing will be on The Wear 13ft Shakespeare Oracle Rod Shakespeare Perfluogerr (?) Reel Snowbee 10wt 1D floater line Selection of polyleaders Flys - Multiple Quids each!!! so will be getting the cheap vice out and sourcing some quality materials and invaluable advice instead. Fower pund a fly I bought my kit from my local tackle dealer as well with fantastic advice to boot - he agreed with advice given here ;D I made a serious effort not buy on-line. Frasers Gateshead was the shop. I have not got a single clue how to cast the fella! I can comfortably cast a single hander overhead - no idea about proper rollcasting, never speyed (ouch) Where could I get some lessons I live in Washington (UK) Charlie, It is difficult to judge your experience level but I would recommend that you get your first lessons from the ghillie on your beat you intend to fish on. Most ghillies are very good casters and they will teach some watercraft and fly choice at the same time. Thereafter you can look up APGAI and find an instructor for your area. These guys will charge a fair bit but the instruction will pay off. The main element for success is that you are willing to practice. salmo. |
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Post by DAZ on Dec 22, 2007 1:37:39 GMT
Thanks for for putting me right guys!....I should learn to read proper. ;D ;D ;D.I can see it now.
I'll know better next time.
DAZ.
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Post by G Ritchie on Dec 22, 2007 10:23:29 GMT
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Post by robbie on Dec 22, 2007 17:16:09 GMT
Hi Charlie, These 2 gentlemen are both based in Carlisle and have access to some nice stretches of the Eden. ( Probably 50 miles from you on the A69) Both are well known and respected AAGPAI members and one of them, Glyn Freeman, can teach fly tying to a high standard. I have used them both and can not fault them. In fact I highly recommend them. www.bordergameangling.co.uk/www.cumbriaflyfishing.co.uk/Hope this helps All the best Robbie |
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Post by Willie Gunn on Dec 22, 2007 17:33:37 GMT
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Post by robbie on Dec 22, 2007 17:59:28 GMT
Thats coz he only supplies fresh sealiced Springers for his Clients Alternatively visit Willie Gunn up North to learn about Rawners and Baggotts and go to Glyn for everything else |
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Post by charliethompson on Dec 22, 2007 23:00:01 GMT
Much appreciated thank you all
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- twa pund fufty (in the true vernacular) is better like it ..... but better still, stick with your "mission" statement as described.
