welshwarrior Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Just a note to say thank you to BlasterMaster who has patiently taught me to fly fish a little, some casting in the grassy field then today took me out to try some trout. He made it look very easy and let me land 1 of his fish and let get away from his line. Then it happened after a few little bites and school boy error I cast, hooked and landed my first fish on a fly. I nearly did it again but was so excited I screwed it up. So I sit here now having had a fish supper I caught great feeling. Thank you for you time and the kit you very kindly gave me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Sounds like you had a good day and welcome to the world if fly fishing.... Where did you go fishing? I fish foremark quite regular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Thanks Sparkie we went to Fisherwick as its so close and I think easier for me to catch something. I really enjoyed it should have tried it years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Fly dressing over the winter now Daf and here is your first fly to dress, as you are just learning you must go out and collect all the parts you need, no cheating, you must collect them as they were used years ago. oh and good luck, and hope you can run.:-) http://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/oldflies/part244.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Nice to hear of your catch. There's something of the hunter/gatherer in fly fishing and it's great when a fish takes. I'm off to Wales this weekend with my buddy. Staying with another friend who lives in Aberaeron, where we can do some beach fishing, and then going to Clywedog reservoir on Sunday to try for some Trout. I'll be taking waterproofs. Little tip for cooking Trout. Oil a baking tray, lay fillet skin side down on tray. Sprinkle with a little bit of Oregano, Dill and Tarragon. Cover the fillet with opened out Leek leaves then cover this with foil. Medium oven 25-30 mins. Mmmmm juicy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire_Lad Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Good fun isn't it ? You helped a good friend of mine Salop Sniper with his shooting ( far too much I may add as he kicks my butt now ! ) so if you ever fancy a day out this way I would be glad to help if I can, Ellerdine Lakes is close to me and can fish well on the day ;-) atvb Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbz2000 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Good fun isn't it ? You helped a good friend of mine Salop Sniper with his shooting ( far too much I may add as he kicks my butt now ! ) so if you ever fancy a day out this way I would be glad to help if I can, Ellerdine Lakes is close to me and can fish well on the day ;-) atvb Paul. +1 on that! Ellerdine is only a half hour away from me so if anyone fancies an afternoon! I've not wet a line this year yet.... Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire_Lad Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 +1 on that! Ellerdine is only a half hour away from me so if anyone fancies an afternoon! I've not wet a line this year yet.... Martin Oooh, Ellerdine meet? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbz2000 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) I'm game!! Best dust the gear off! Edited May 29, 2015 by dibbz2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire_Lad Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Best had ! a good of mine lives at Guilsfield, close to you and he is hooked ! lol. so that is three of us ;-) lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Get yourself on the rivers, you will be amazed at what you could end up hooking, Grayling Trout Chup Dace Roach Barble Perch or maybe the odd Pike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbz2000 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I've tried several of the rivers around my area and never had so much as a knock! Give me a still water any day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowdie2013 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Get yourself on the rivers, you will be amazed at what you could end up hooking, Grayling Trout Chup Dace Roach Barble Perch or maybe the odd Pike Love fly fashing on the river with light tackle- even a fash around a few pounds is a knee trembler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Guys thank Shopshirelad if I would to join the meet but unfortunately we're moving house in a few week so it'll be a huge drive over and I'd make myself look silly. Dougy I'm sure you guys could but I'm most likely to catch weed and a boot but I will keep trying. John I'm not convinced about fly tying I've game to shoot in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 fly tying now that sounds fun and then caching something on it .I suppose its akin to loading you own carts and then shooting pigeons with them..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 fly tying now that sounds fun and then caching something on it .I suppose its akin to loading you own carts and then shooting pigeons with them..... this is very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 fly tying now that sounds fun and then caching something on it .I suppose its akin to loading you own carts and then shooting pigeons with them..... ****** off Rob you got me rolling my own don't start on flys now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 You must be having a laugh fruityloopy with those fingers of yours. I would like to see a Knotted Midge after you've had a go at tying one They would all be sinkers with the amount of muck they would get of your shovels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Bit harsh but the fly I used to catch the fish where black buzzers so Rob would be fine no matter what colour he used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Croeso/Welcome to a great hobby/sport/pastime or for some of us an obsession. Well done on that first fish, eating a fish you've caught yourself, nothing beats its. Tight Lines Aled Edited June 2, 2015 by Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I'm looking forward to another outing I need now to get a selection of flys and I'm sorted. If anyone needs any help or advice on fly fishing I'd have no issues recommending BlasterMaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 have a look on ebay Daf you often see people selling of boxes or wallets of flees .some advice when you go into a tackle shopall them flies on display are to catch anglers , not fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 You must be having a laugh fruityloopy with those fingers of yours. I would like to see a Knotted Midge after you've had a go at tying one They would all be sinkers with the amount of muck they would get of your shovels they would be waterproof tho. fly tying now that sounds fun and then caching something on it .I suppose its akin to loading you own carts and then shooting pigeons with them..... when have you shot a pigeon with ya homeloads you struggle on clay ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I thoroughly enjoy fly fishing, not that I claim to be particularly good at it. Caught some pretty good fish that way but it was only very recently I actually caught a trout on a fly. Sea fly fishing is something else. I just love it. Haven't yet managed it but a good session on mackerel on the fly is my dream of heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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