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Post by stella on Feb 5, 2006 12:27:55 GMT -5
After a few years of chucking fluff at fresh water species
I would dearly like to turn my hand to the salty stuff.
I would appreciate any advice on suitable salt water tackle. I take it not all reels are suitable. I presume I'll need an 8 or 9 weight rod rather than my trusty 10ft 6/7 wt. Can I set up without a huge cost? I'd rather not mix my existing gear with salt water so what do you suggest? All help gratefully received.
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sensible
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Post by sensible on Feb 5, 2006 13:54:58 GMT -5
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Post by Allrounder on Feb 5, 2006 14:11:24 GMT -5
I felt exactly the same as you this time last year, Stella  The good news is that you do not have to spend a fortune (unless you want to of course).  My starter kit was a Airflop SLS #8/9 (£69.99) coupled with a Okuma Airframe 7/9 (£29.99) and a home made #10 intermediate shooting head made from a mill end DT line and braided mono shooting line (less than £10). I've since upgraded the rod to a Bloke #8. For suitable rods and reels have a look at Veals. You will need to enter their store and click on 'salt water fly fishing' towards the bottom of the left hand column. www.veals.co.uk/For for dirt cheap mill end lines look at Mullarkey ... www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/search/mill%20end/0/For good advice on how to progress from the basic kit I've described above, look here ... ukswff.proboards26.com/index.cgiGood luck! ;D ;D Allrounder ;D |
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Post by stella on Feb 5, 2006 14:17:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated. I have wanted to try my hand for a while now but was put off by the cost of buying new kit. I'll get on the forum you recommend and get cracking. Once again cheers for the help.
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Post by jan on Feb 5, 2006 14:42:37 GMT -5
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Post by Windknot on Feb 5, 2006 15:28:48 GMT -5
How did you find the Airflop rod, AR? A mate's looking for a reasonably priced SW rod.
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Post by Allrounder on Feb 5, 2006 15:52:41 GMT -5
To be honest I wouldn't recommend the Airflop SLS to my worst enemy. The rod itself was OK but cheap fittings meant that the screw lock cross threaded after a dozen outings. As with all Airflop products - tread very carefully and avoid the hype!  If your mate is looking for a cheap rod then tell him to have a look at this. www.sportfish.co.uk/product/33701/Greys_GRX_Fly_Rod_9ft_0ins_%2356_2pce.htmlI think the Greys GRX has a following among SWFFers and this 3 piece rod looks a good buy for £48.00 plus P&P. Allrounder ;D |
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Post by Gonzo on Feb 5, 2006 16:06:30 GMT -5
The old Delta+ was OK as a cheap introductory SWF rod. I think alot of these 3-piece 9ft 8/9# rods are very similar from Airflo, Greys, Sierra, etc.
As Allrounder states - It's the fittings that can make or break a rod.
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Post by Windknot on Feb 6, 2006 13:50:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up AR, I've sent him the link above. Pretty good price, that!!
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