mel b3 Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 hi fellas , after much deliberation , i have decided to take up fly fishing . do we have any members on the board that would be willing to take a fly fishing virgin in hand and break him in , the guy from the local tackle shop has said that he'll teach me to cast a fly when i go to pick up the fishing gear but that will be the only fly fishing knowledge that i have , i was a coarse fisherman for around 20 years so i have a pretty good understanding of fish and watercraft but i'd rather get out with an experienced guy rather than wasting months doing it wrong , i'm in the west midlands , nr junction 9 m6 and of course i will return the favour with days out shooting and the post fishing pint will be on me . thanks in anticipation fellas , mel . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 There are few on here Mel, if was a bit nearer I would take you out. You could try it other way round, and see if there are any shooters on a fly fishing forum? Like this one. http://www.flyforums.co.uk/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 I am not familiar with the trout fishing in your area, but it might be worth seeing if any of the facilities have a casting tutor. A couple of lessons shouldn't be too expensive and you will also get some impartial advice on weight rod and reel to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 hi fellas , after much deliberation , i have decided to take up fly fishing . do we have any members on the board that would be willing to take a fly fishing virgin in hand and break him in , the guy from the local tackle shop has said that he'll teach me to cast a fly when i go to pick up the fishing gear but that will be the only fly fishing knowledge that i have , i was a coarse fisherman for around 20 years so i have a pretty good understanding of fish and watercraft but i'd rather get out with an experienced guy rather than wasting months doing it wrong , i'm in the west midlands , nr junction 9 m6 and of course i will return the favour with days out shooting and the post fishing pint will be on me . thanks in anticipation fellas , mel . Hello melb3 once you have had your casting instruction head for your nearest small stocked stillwater , usually proprietors will give advice on fly patterns , floating or sinking lines , and whatever is the best current tactic. Also you should be able to find some excellent DVDs, and videos on the subject. After that it is a matter of practice , practice and subscribe to a monthly trout angling mag. such as Trout Fisherman or Trout and Salmon to keep up with current trends. Tight lines from Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 hi fellas , after much deliberation , i have decided to take up fly fishing . do we have any members on the board that would be willing to take a fly fishing virgin in hand and break him in , the guy from the local tackle shop has said that he'll teach me to cast a fly when i go to pick up the fishing gear but that will be the only fly fishing knowledge that i have , i was a coarse fisherman for around 20 years so i have a pretty good understanding of fish and watercraft but i'd rather get out with an experienced guy rather than wasting months doing it wrong , i'm in the west midlands , nr junction 9 m6 and of course i will return the favour with days out shooting and the post fishing pint will be on me . thanks in anticipation fellas , mel . Shame your not in Kent, I would be more than happy to show you the ropes, its a passion of mine during the summer months, how many others are there on here? D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 cheers fellas , sound advice as always , it's always better if you can get someone to point you in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 hi fellas , after much deliberation , i have decided to take up fly fishing . do we have any members on the board that would be willing to take a fly fishing virgin in hand and break him in , the guy from the local tackle shop has said that he'll teach me to cast a fly when i go to pick up the fishing gear but that will be the only fly fishing knowledge that i have , i was a coarse fisherman for around 20 years so i have a pretty good understanding of fish and watercraft but i'd rather get out with an experienced guy rather than wasting months doing it wrong , i'm in the west midlands , nr junction 9 m6 and of course i will return the favour with days out shooting and the post fishing pint will be on me . thanks in anticipation fellas , mel . only 20 pounds a lesson and worth every penny had one lesson 17years ago and was HOOKED from then on give that a try :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 cheers fellas , sound advice as always , it's always better if you can get someone to point you in the right direction Good luck Mel, coming from coarse fishing you will already have most of the knowledge you need. I would get a casting lesson or 2 depending on how quickly you pick it up, but try to avoid what some people do an get too hung up on the casting thing. If you can get a line out, and present the fly nicely, it is far more important than trying to cast to the horizon with the line crashing down on the water Try and have a go with a few diferent weight/length rods as well before you shell out your own stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Hi Mel. only just learned to cast a fly too. I found the trout fisherman magazine a wealth of info for getting started also a good book is THE PURSUIT OF STILLWATER TROUT by brian clarke. it is written in a light hearted jovial manner that cuts through the B/S yet gives all the information you will need. If you do not have anyone who can show you the basics of casting a lesson is a good idea then If you can beg / borrow a fly rod you can always practice casting where you have permission to shoot !! its how i got the hang of casting. Yes you will look a plonker casting in a grass field to a target but that is better than turning up at the waterside and having the line collapse in a heap in front / behind you (thats what happened to me on my first trip, hence the practice on a grass field). As usual wise words spoken by the other members do not worry about distance casting it will come with practice, i caught my first trout at the grand distance of 2 rod lengths out. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Hi Mel. only just learned to cast a fly too. I found the trout fisherman magazine a wealth of info for getting started also a good book is THE PURSUIT OF STILLWATER TROUT by brian clarke. it is written in a light hearted jovial manner that cuts through the B/S yet gives all the information you will need. If you do not have anyone who can show you the basics of casting a lesson is a good idea then If you can beg / borrow a fly rod you can always practice casting where you have permission to shoot !! its how i got the hang of casting. Yes you will look a plonker casting in a grass field to a target but that is better than turning up at the waterside and having the line collapse in a heap in front / behind you (thats what happened to me on my first trip, hence the practice on a grass field). As usual wise words spoken by the other members do not worry about distance casting it will come with practice, i caught my first trout at the grand distance of 2 rod lengths out. Hope this helps. Absolutely typical :( Not a mention of all the hours of lessons that I gave you, nor of the flies that you nicked off me :( :( Still, us elder statesmen should be used to getting abused and ignored by those that know nowt about nothing :( Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 :( Hours of instruction indeed, if you call this is a rod... first swish it this way.... then swish it that way instruction i stand corrected. Indeed the only ring of truth in the whole message you sent relates to the elderly part!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HA HA HA!! great to hear from you though.... tell me has the infection cleared??? :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 once again fellas , thankyou , i'm getting exited about it now , the guy at the tackle shop has offered to teach me to cast , i'll just need to get a bit of practice in before i disgrace myself in front of the fishing community :( . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Good luck, and don't forget we want to see the first fish picture up in the photo section Just stumbled across this mel, it is a lake in the West Midlands as well, I have even fished there and I still can't remember what it is called :( Bushyleaze maybe? http://horseandcountry.opusstream.net/Spor...stimes/4_plugin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Hi Mel. only just learned to cast a fly too. I found the trout fisherman magazine a wealth of info for getting started also a good book is THE PURSUIT OF STILLWATER TROUT by brian clarke. it is written in a light hearted jovial manner that cuts through the B/S yet gives all the information you will need. If you do not have anyone who can show you the basics of casting a lesson is a good idea then If you can beg / borrow a fly rod you can always practice casting where you have permission to shoot !! its how i got the hang of casting. Yes you will look a plonker casting in a grass field to a target but that is better than turning up at the waterside and having the line collapse in a heap in front / behind you (thats what happened to me on my first trip, hence the practice on a grass field). As usual wise words spoken by the other members do not worry about distance casting it will come with practice, i caught my first trout at the grand distance of 2 rod lengths out. Hope this helps. If you get a rod to practice with on grass, tie a very small piece of white wool to the leader, it wont snag and you can see exactly where it is....also it wont take your eye out! D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted March 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 There are few on here Mel, if was a bit nearer I would take you out. You could try it other way round, and see if there are any shooters on a fly fishing forum? Like this one. http://www.flyforums.co.uk/index.php i've tried to join this site stu but i've still had no confirmation email , hopefully they'll let me in though:) , i did have a good read and it would appear that their is more to fly fishing than i thought. still looking for a mentor guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy75 Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 I'd love the chance to take you out on a few local lakes - problem is if I got back into fly fishing with any seriousness the missus will kill me. Apparently I have far too many hobbies already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerico Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 I decided to get into fly fishing a couple of weeks ago, mainly because it's the only type of fishing I've not done before and I fancy having a bash for the mullet near me. Can't give any advice as the gear only came at the weekend and I've not been out with it yet. After looking at the gear and getting a list together of a few hundred quid I decided to buy a cheap fladen/vantage starter kit from that auction site, I got a 6/7 weight rod, reel, backing, leader, a bit of line and half a dozen flies for £30 plus £5 p&p. (same set as in the factory shop for £50) I doubt it will be any good for the mullet as it's a bit light but It means I can practice casting without worrying about breaking the rod and it kept the Mrs off my back for not going out buying loads of expensive gear. Also if I decide that fly fishing isn't for me I haven't lost anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 one more try , i really , really , really need someone to hold my hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 He doesn't post on here any more but drop 'flytie' a PM he may pick it up. Nice bloke, he tied me some top notch flies If he can't help you he may know someone who will. Do you get some pointers from the tackle shop bloke? We can offer remote assistance on here in the meantime. Firstly don't be put off by the stuff on the flyfishing forum, keep it very simple at first. What sort of fishing do you have in mind? Small Stillwaters (probably the best place to start) Rivers Reserviors The type of gear you buy will be determined by where you mainly intend to fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 hi stu , the guy at the tackle shop doesn't work all week so with a bit of luck i'll get the tackle and a quick casting lesson on sunday morning . i'm only planning on fishing small stillwaters but you know what it's like , the next thing i'll be looking for is a boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I know he sells tackle so he will want you to buy his, but have a look at the bargains on here. http://www.harrissportsmail.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 another little try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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