stinger 0 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Hi im looking at geting a fly reel and line of ebay.I heard about a wieght thing for fly gear and i was wondering wat it means. I was wondering if i could use a normal rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rosco1955 0 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 hey mate im not really sure as i dont fly fish but i think you have to use a special fly rod others on here would no for sure tho cheers Rosco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 http://www.scientificanglers.com/plan-your-trip/fly-fishing-tips/how-choose-right-fly-line-weight-lefty-kreh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stinger 0 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 What wieght would i need for carp? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rangfish 1 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Hey mate, With Flyfishing you will need a proper fly rod designed to cast flyline, you will need a fly reel and also some flyline to get started. When getting started in flyfishing it can be quite daunting but don't let that put you off, flyfishing is a really fun and rewarding way to fish, and you can target anything on it. I take my flyrod with me whenever I go fishing. If you need any help with getting started feel free to chuck me a PM.Cheers RF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NickD 0 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 hey mate,Im pretty sure the weight has to do with the weight of the first 12 or 15 metres of line. (eg 160 grams might be a 7 weight or something)What i do know is the choice of line, rod and reel weight isnt much to do with target species, more, the size of flies used, thus if you were targeting carp, choose a rod that best suits the actual flies you will use. NickD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stinger 0 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I hade a look and i think i wont buy fly gear.Is there a way of casting a fly with normal spin gear? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 google is your friend stinger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 They're selling complete starter fly fishing kits, line, rod and reel for @90 bucks at Beach Road tackle shop, was in there today (13/7/2013).And yes, you can fish a team of wet flies attached to a bubble float half filled with water to give it a long cast. This method was so effective in the UK that some waters have banned it :ohmy: If you still have an interest in getting into this fascinating branch of fishing strikehook has a whole Board on fly fishing full of great pics and advice?Cheers, tonyb stinger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stinger 0 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 And yes' date=' you can fish a team of wet flies attached to a bubble float half filled with water to give it a long cast. This method was so effective in the UK that some waters have banned it :ohmy: Cheers, tonyb[/quote']Thanx i found that out on google last night and i found a few in the bottom of my tackle box and had a look and they look good. Thanx everyone for the advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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