flyfishing help

Mr nofish · #1 06-10-2004, 03:41 AM

Can anyone help me get into the world of flyfishing. i really like the idea of making flies and then chasing fish on them, but before i make my own i pretty much have to learn all the basics except how to cast. i was shown personally at the fishing expo in sydney by some flyfishing guru.
What type of weight rod and line will i need if i want to chase bream flatties whiting etc.
what brands do i have to look for and are there combos that i can buy because it would make things easier.
finally i dont want to spent to much because im not sure if im going to like it and i dont have a job (mum wants me consentratring on school) so info will be great thanks

#2 06-10-2004, 03:49 AM

i am pretty sure u want a 5-7 weight rod with a intermediate line to match ur rod witha a straight 8lb flurocarbon leader, good rods to start with a innovaters,redington and a bit up the price range g-loomis and sage, as for reels a combo 6/9 are good which are large arbour. flies such as murry wilson's bms and all those sorta hammerhead and other patterns work well, and for flathead and other salt water fish a white clouser is never looked past
i hope this helps
cheers greg

Mr nofish · #3 06-10-2004, 03:58 AM

Yer thats great for me to start with thanks fish man

Can i get any help on prices for what the comepleat setup will cost in the end

remember i dont have alot to spent

i_wanna_fish · #4 06-10-2004, 04:17 AM

mr nofish you'd be lookin at 200-300 for a cheap outfit. if you want to just get a set up to see if you like it and do some light fishing probly get one of those packs with everything in it. you'd be lookin at about 5 weight for bream and flatties you could go higher but the only reason i would is to combat the wind
cheers ben

#5 06-10-2004, 04:18 AM

ok
basic prices
for an innovater or redington start at $250
fly reel$60 and upwards
line well u have 2 options, a floting line with a quick sink poly leader-$60 for line plus $20 for leader
or an intermediate line $130
backing is only about 10 bucks or so
and u should allready have some flruocarbon
so ur looking at $400 or so, i have my old fly rod for sale in the classifieds, if ur interested
cheers greg

i_wanna_fish · #6 06-10-2004, 04:37 AM

dunno about sydney but in over here you can get a intermediate line for bout 70 odd maybe 80 but other wise your spot on fishman. my price was just for rod reel, forgot there was so much else to it

oh and flies will probly cost about $7 each (for clousers)

Mr nofish · #7 06-10-2004, 04:38 AM

What are these packs your talking about i wanna fish

were can you get them how much

thanks for the help guys
i didnt think it would be so much for something cheap

the_fanatic · #8 06-10-2004, 04:55 AM

Hey Mr nofish

Have a look here (go to bottom of page)
Flyfishing pack

These are some packs that JM gillies have put together and they comprise of a rod, reel, line and backing and would be pretty good for what your looking for. Im not sure how much they cost but i think that they shouldnt be anymore than $250.

Cheers Josh

i_wanna_fish · #9 06-10-2004, 05:35 AM

yeh and things like the rex hunt packs etc

Mr nofish · #10 06-10-2004, 05:38 AM

hay the fanatic that looks the goods just got to find were there sold.

Mr nofish · #11 06-10-2004, 05:44 AM

I no the rex hunt packs your talking about i remember seeing 1 a while back at k mart as well as a shakespear pack that was similar. i wonder if there still there

thanks guys you are really helping

i_wanna_fish · #12 06-10-2004, 08:28 AM

i bought one of the rex hunt packs ages ago the rods all right but the reels not that good

the_fanatic · #13 06-10-2004, 08:33 AM

Mr no fish im pretty sure that those flyfishing packs are sold anywhere that plano stuff is sold as the are both sold to the tackleshops by the same wholesaler (JM gillies) if you local shop sell plano then they should be able to order one of those combos in for you if you ask them.

I'd stay away from the rexhunt combos as they are very basic and lack performance, the rod is made of fiberglass and is not as resopnsive as the graphite equivlent.

As with all things you get what you pay for.

Cheers Josh

i_wanna_fish · #14 06-10-2004, 09:00 AM

right on josh

Becker_11 · #15 06-10-2004, 04:38 PM

If your in Perth then check out this shop it's in Bayswater just across the road from the train station. Otherwise you can order via the web site. I've been in there and the guy who runs it is really helpfull.

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