total beginer need help

[allthegearnoidea]

hi all only tried fly fishing once useing my mates tackle
i was hooked literally more than once
now i would like to get my own gear i have been offered a swap
for my air rifle for a full set up but he wants to know what size and weight i want in rod as he is a cousom rod builder and i dont have a clue
i will be fishing mainly ponds and lakes any advice would be appreciated
thanks (steve)

[kiwimarty]

Just giving this a bump as Im sure someone will be able to help you.

Oh and welcome to the forum.

Kiwi.

[fishypaul]

good bump kiwi, welcome to the forum allthegearnoidea ,i can,t help you mate,hope someone comes along and gives you the info you need

[allthegearnoidea]

thanks marty and paul if their is more like you on this forum i should have no trouble
getting the answer to my questions great forum by the way glad i found you lads
tight lines and thanks again (steve)

[Pross]

I'm not the most experienced fly fisherman in the world but for small lake fishing I would go for a 9' or 9' 6" and around 6 or 7 weight. There are some good fly fishermen that use this site so hopefully they'll be able to give you some extra advice as there are different types of rod action which suit different levels of ability too.

[isle of innisfree]

yep 9' or 9'6" dont go any longer and 7wt would be a good start then fit with w/f fly lines dont be scared of putting a 8wt line on as it will help load the rod for you any other advice just shout there was a chap on here called midge he was shit hot at the game
where you from

[Greenheart]

Welcome to the Forum. A seven weight (7#) middle to tip action rod & outfit would be about right for small lakes & ponds. Make sure you get weight forward lines. A floater & a medium sinking line should see you OK to start with. Also a few casting lessons from someone who knows what they are doing would be worth their weight in gold. Iron out any bad casting habbits before they start so to speak. The best way to learn, would be to join a local flyfishing club as they will be able to advise on good local flies etc. Good luck

[allthegearnoidea]

Originally Posted by isle of innisfree

yep 9' or 9'6" dont go any longer and 7wt would be a good start then fit with w/f fly lines dont be scared of putting a 8wt line on as it will help load the rod for you any other advice just shout there was a chap on here called midge he was shit hot at the game
where you from

hi m8 thanks for that gr8 info i live in nottinghamshire

[allthegearnoidea]

Originally Posted by Greenheart

Welcome to the Forum. A seven weight (7#) middle to tip action rod & outfit would be about right for small lakes & ponds. Make sure you get weight forward lines. A floater & a medium sinking line should see you OK to start with. Also a few casting lessons from someone who knows what they are doing would be worth their weight in gold. Iron out any bad casting habbits before they start so to speak. The best way to learn, would be to join a local flyfishing club as they will be able to advise on good local flies etc. Good luck

thanks for your input greenheart
do you know of any clubs or instructors in the nottinghamshire area?

[allthegearnoidea]

Originally Posted by Pross

I'm not the most experienced fly fisherman in the world but for small lake fishing I would go for a 9' or 9' 6" and around 6 or 7 weight. There are some good fly fishermen that use this site so hopefully they'll be able to give you some extra advice as there are different types of rod action which suit different levels of ability too.

thanks pross