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 Apr 15 2007, 01:10 AM
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 *Bi Catch*  Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Sydney, NSW Member No.: 11  |
I've been thinking of buying a fly fishing outfit. Never done it before, but know a guy who does so I can learn off him. Just a few Q's
-How much will an average outfit (everything) cost me? I want something good, but not so good it'll cost a lmb. -What are good brands? -Is it difficult to learn? -My main target would be bream, is fly a productive method? -Any hints or tips that would help me? Thanx  
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Apr 15 2007, 02:34 AM
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 *The Manilla Gorilla* Group: Moderator Posts: 846 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Manilla NSW Member No.: 13 |
Hey Goldfish, work out what you want in a rod, I've got dozens of them sitting here, Pflueger, Worcestershire, Shakespeare, Hawk,and Wilson Surecatch, from 7ft to 9ft and from 6wt to 9wt. from about $125 to $450 Graphite and composite.. shame your not a bit closer to Tamworth if you get an idea what you want you can have your pick at HALF PRICE or less, they've gotta go.
-------------------- I WANNA GO: FISHIN WITH SUMO.
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Apr 15 2007, 03:52 AM
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*Bi Catch* Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Sydney, NSW Member No.: 11 |
What are the best lengths, or does it work on the same basis as normal rods. The longer the better, or certain lengths for your applications? How do weights work, and what would be the equivalent of 6-8lb test.
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Apr 15 2007, 03:55 AM
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*Fingers* Group: Posts: 142 Joined: 14-April 07 Member No.: 10 |
I hate fly fishing
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Apr 15 2007, 04:01 AM
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*The Manilla Gorilla* Group: Moderator Posts: 846 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Manilla NSW Member No.: 13 |
Hey Goldfish, Don't know much about it myself but 6wt is for little fish and 9wt is for salt water fishing, A constant Fly Fisherman can tell you all about it.
-------------------- I WANNA GO: FISHIN WITH SUMO.
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Apr 16 2007, 12:04 AM
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 the wizz kid Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9 |
i love me fly fishing,i do a lot around bendemeer ,i reckon you should do what i did and go to bigw and buy a $30 setup and learn with that ,that way if you like it and want to get into it more you could buy better gear later ,ive been doin it for about 2 years and love it ,soon ill have to upgrade from me $30 setup though
-------------------- allways in the shit ,its just the depth that varies
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Apr 16 2007, 12:37 AM
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*Bi Catch* Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Sydney, NSW Member No.: 11 |
I'd prefer to buy a decent outfit and stick with it. No point buying something crap and having to upgrade later on...that's $30 wasted.
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Apr 16 2007, 12:28 PM
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the wizz kid Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9 |
thats true too ,i know if i spent 200 bucks on a setup the missus would have me fishin everyday to justify the moneys worth ,hang on that just might work,good thinkin more reason too go fishin
-------------------- allways in the shit ,its just the depth that varies
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Apr 16 2007, 01:13 PM
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 His Eminance Group: Administrators Posts: 5,725 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 2 |
Heard you can pick up free rods down @ Foreshore Avenue
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Apr 16 2007, 07:48 PM
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*Bi Catch* Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Sydney, NSW Member No.: 11 |
As long as it isn't yours...
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Apr 17 2007, 12:00 PM
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 *Mr Shiny Head* Group: Members Posts: 2,221 Joined: 14-April 07 Member No.: 7 |
I think I'd 'waste' the $30 C&R if I were you.
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Apr 17 2007, 11:00 PM
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 the yack man Group: Donator Posts: 2,165 Joined: 13-April 07 From: paradise beach Member No.: 4 |
u betcha catch go the 30$ worth it will teach u all u need to know about about the sport that way when u go up market u will have a better idea what u wont, i mucked around for a long time with cheap gear till i new just what i wonted when i did go up market i new just what i wonted and still have it and it still gets some use
-------------------- bugger it's sold,got meself a house instead
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Apr 20 2007, 04:42 PM
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 *FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
Catch, ive been thinkig exactly the same thing... Possably going down to Vic high country in a months time 4x4in and was going to take a rod, but was also thinking about having a go with the fly!?!?
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Apr 20 2007, 04:50 PM
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His Eminance Group: Administrators Posts: 5,725 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE (Rum Dust N Ruckus @ Apr 21 2007, 10:32 AM)  Catch, ive been thinkig exactly the same thing... Possably going down to Vic high country in a months time 4x4in and was going to take a rod, but was also thinking about having a go with the fly!?!? I've been told Dynamite is a better option
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Apr 20 2007, 05:58 PM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
Lime !!
but we wouldnt do that! |
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Apr 22 2007, 01:07 AM
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*Fingers* Group: Posts: 142 Joined: 14-April 07 Member No.: 10 |
I drink it when there is no RUM... BUT i DONT FISH IN IT. :o
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Apr 23 2007, 07:50 PM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
lime takes the oxygen out of the water, people many years ago used to put lime in a beer bottle, a small hole in the top and throw it in the river and wait down stream and catch the fish as they float past.
Wouldnt do it anymore as you will get massively busted from fisheries, epa and anyone else who wants to pinapple you. |
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Apr 24 2007, 01:41 AM
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*Mr Shiny Head* Group: Members Posts: 2,221 Joined: 14-April 07 Member No.: 7 |
I once set off a stick of gelignite directly opposite the Water Police at Sans Souci, set the fuse to give it time to sink to the bottom.
You would not believe the explosion, it went off like a McHale's Navy depth charge, first off there was a shimmering on the water in a circle about 30M diametre followed by a huge spurt of water straight up out of the centre and last but not least a huge boiling on the surface bringing up sand/mud and weed. I didn't see any fish but we didn't stay to look for them, needless to say we didn't expect such a spectacular result so we made a quick get away. -------------------- SEAFARER: Fine as a Fairy's Fart |
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Sep 7 2007, 09:32 PM
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BEN 10kg Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 370 |
i would like to get in fly fishing too, were is this $30 outfit for sale at,
cheers, souithcoastin |
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Sep 7 2007, 09:39 PM
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 *Telescopic Stick* Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 14-April 07 From: THE SHIRE Member No.: 8 |
sumo got heaps for sale all must go ...buy one get one free..hurry sale ends yesterday...ahahha
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