Fly fishing, complete novice looking for advice.

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Lots of accurate advice. But make sure your line weight matches your rod. You shouldn’t have to force the line out as you cast, it should go out itself nice and easy. Get that right and the rest comes easy. And don’t take the rod too far behind you

 

[JockStalk]

On hill lochs I see a lot of folk casting like a hero. You'll often find fish as close (closer!) than your rod tip.
Start casting right in close and work your way out. No need to send it 50 yards.

 

[devon deer stalker]

The one person I would take real notice of is Richard, Devon Deer Stalker. He knows his stuff, good luck.

Just remember, most fishing tackle is out there to catch fishermen, not fish.

Just to advise, Dartmoordog is way to modest, as he is also a casting instructor and knows his stuff!

He was also advertising a great rod that would suit you!

Cheers

Richard

 

[glasshalffull]

Hi all,

I am sure some of you on here fish, I am looking for some tips on how best to get started.

Living in the Highlands with quite a few remote lochs where no one ever fishes so I thought I might give it a go.

Only ever caught fish out of a small lake a handfull of times on the other side of the world so effectively zero experience.

Was told that fly fishing is a good place to start as you can fish burns (streams) rivers and lochs.

What should I be looking to get started with equipment wise? Any good ways to practise?

Thank you!

Hi, book yourself a days rainbow fly fishing at your nearest trout fishery and seek advice there. Or get a m8 or a m8 who knows a m8 to take you out on the river for the day. Only way to learn is to get out there. Airflo do good fly fishing kits I've just bought the son one and it's a good affordable way to start.
Anyway, tight lines.

 

[Oh6]

i spoke to one of the fly fishing instructors who gladly showed me how to go on. at first i was awful but then guy said to me hold this book with your right elbow and try cast without dropping it. worked a treat.

It works better with your mobile phone rather than a book, especially if you are stood in or over the water...

 

[Oh6]

On hill lochs I see a lot of folk casting like a hero. You'll often find fish as close (closer!) than your rod tip.
Start casting right in close and work your way out. No need to send it 50 yards.

Very true. On lakes and tarns I have cast to, and caught, a lot of fish within a couple of feet of the bank. I've cast onto the bank a few times trying to target fish in close

Cover all the water (to your left, infront and round to the right) close in first and then work your way out if you are fishing blind rather than targeting specific fish.

 

[User00035]

On hill lochs I see a lot of folk casting like a hero. You'll often find fish as close (closer!) than your rod tip.
Start casting right in close and work your way out. No need to send it 50 yards.

Exactly the same when shooting rabbits with NV. So easy to scan the horizon while overlooking what's right under your feet.

 

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[Ade8mm]

Caberslash You have some good advice above (posts)

fwiw Main thing early on, don't spend too much on tackle, you can get sorted easily for not a lot. Loch fishing from a bank get a longer rod 10' ish (it will work well on a boat drift also.)

Get some books , read up bit don't get too hung up on technicalities.

Main thing is catch some fish. My recollections of remote lochs is the Brownies are so hungry and eager they will take a half decently presented fly no bother.

Tight lines

Let us know how it goes.

 

[kes]

When I owned our new house, searching around I found a new 'Hardy' rod in a flotation case its a 9' 5 weight rod - I have been meaning to try it - fate's present - but as yet not had a go so will buy a reel this year and try to become a fly fisherman. I know a few who are and there are many good waters near me - the Wye, Usk and upper reaches of feeders. Its just getting out there and doing it. I'm sure the rods a good un so no tools to blame.

 

[Odders]

Buy a decent line above all else, as a cheap, poorly made line will ruin the casting ability of any rod.
Reels can be cheap & cheerful if all you use it for is as somewhere to keep the line & play the fish by hand.

 

[devon deer stalker]

There is just too much to write, but let me add this, spend your money in the following order:
1 x fly fishing lesson from a qualified casting instructor.
2 a fly rod, doesn't have to be too expensive, a Shaky will do , 9' 6 weight
3 a fly line to match the rod, floating.
4 the reel
Cheers
Richard