Fly Fishing

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Originally Posted by wardy1

whee are you based Kev?

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Based in Sydney .
Cheers :)

Fly Fishing - - - - Rods - Reels - Lines - :)
What do you fella's use and why ?
I like Abu Garcia Goldmax IM6 Graphite Rods matched with Abu Garcia Flymax Reels .
They are good quality for the dollars and have a nice action out on the water .
Also have a G Loomis which is nice - but twice the price of the Abu Garcia equivalent .
I have two 5 weights - three 7 weights - One 9 weight - One 10 weight - for various fishing conditions .
For Fly Lines I prefer Cortland 444's and 555's in Doublle Tapered or Weight Forward both floating and sinking variations .
Cheers .

'Over Weighting'
One 'tip' for the fly fisho is to 'overweight' your rod with an upgraded fly line :)
For example - Try loading a 7 weight line on a 6 weight rod or an 8 weight line on a 7 weight rod .
Your casting distance and casting control should improve with an upgrade of line weight :thumbsup:
Try it before you knock it - - - It works well :)

Basic Fly Fishing - your grip and casts :)
Gripping a fly rod is very similar to the grip on a golf club but with one hand only .
Your hand should fully enclose the rod handle with your thumb pointing sraight towards the rod tip in one plane .
To aid in coordination when flycasting it helps to think of your casting as a combination of direct sight and direct line to the target on the water .
Eye - Hand - Rod - Line - Target - (EHRLT)
Getting the basic grip right is important ;)

Basic Fly Casting includes good coordination and timing betwen the forward and back casts .
In Fly fishing you are trying to present the artificial insect or lure to the fish on the water with stealth and good natural presentation .
If you get the basic technique of flow and looping your fly line in casting then thats most of the basic job done ;)
For basic fly casting I teach the 10 am to 2 pm back and forward casting methods .
Getting a good 'Loop' in your regular casting is most important for control and good presentation on the water :)

Hi Kev,
I bought a combo from a mate years ago, and since then, its just sat in the corner collecting dust, I keep saying I'm going to learn and give it a go, but so far, alas, its not happened. I guess its one of those things where it would be nice to have a mate with you when you first try these things, but suddenly they all split when theres a change in the air,,:o
This year, its GOING TO HAPPEN..:D
I've got no idea of what line it has on it, the reels an Olympic 440, (which had a part broken inside, now fixed) and the rods an Intrepid Graphite.
My question at the moment is, should i be changing the line in case its "gone off" or is it ok to carry on with and learn, then maybe replace it when I feel right with it.

Chops

G'day Chops :)
A lot of people buy 'the gear' and then it gathers dust because they don't have mates that share the same interest .
If you don't have fisho mates that want to learn then go out and find someone who is willing to teach you how to use your gear .
Pro Instructors are normally expensive but you normally get good tuition .
Fly Fishing Clubs are often a better option and you get tips on all types of casting techniques and gear options .
Your Olympic 440 is a good old reel and worth keeping - The Intrepid Graphite is an ok rod depending on your casting needs .
The Line will not 'go off' as you mentioned unless it's a bad quality line to begin with or it's a good line thats been flogged to death .
It's hard to comment on your gear until I see it in reality .
Whatever you do - seek local help from local fly fisho enthusiasts - and don't give up on it !
Once you've mastered the basics - you will be hooked for life on fly fishing :)

Thanks Kev,

Well, I'm wanting to make sure I do do it this year.

I was given what I think was fairly good advice from a new shop down here in Mordiallic, (they dont do Fly too much), but he did say to use a piece of wool as a fly to start practicing on. This is to save money for when I "flick" the fly right off when I dont get it right,, :o

I will try and see what I can do to find a club around here, its a bit awkward because I work arvo shift, so times are a problem :(

Tomorrow theres a "meet and greet" with a heap of Vic members down this way, maybe I might get lucky and meet someone who's got some ideas on it and willing to help out too,, :D

Thanks again Kev,

Chops

Mate, up the road, Emerald Lake. It's stocked with trout, plenty of room and grass and we see heaps of guys practising...............occasionally with a win!!
Make sure you're licensed. Ranger is local.

Thanks Russ,, I may even scoot over there tomorrow and have a go. Spose to be going down to check the boat and take it for a run, so if Im not long doing that, see how I go. :)

Cheers, Chops