Im looking for a 4/5 weight Trout Fly Rod between 10 and 11 feet long, in the UK without breaking the bank Also looking for a PINK fly line.
2007-01-07 10:04:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
Only able to find small rods so far.
2007-01-07 10:05:25 · update #1
Catherine,
Leslies of Luton? Have you checked them?
2007-01-10 09:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by DungDung 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
10 & 11ft Fly rods are generally used for heavier rated Salmon fly rods, while a 4/5 weight rod around 7ft is the norm for that rating rod, which is intended mainly for use lightweight fly fishing along small brooks & streams (I take it your a complete novice to fly fishing?).
A better all round "weapon of choice" recommended by leading fishing author John Bailey in "John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fly Fishing" (a very good book for people new to fly fishing) is a 5/6 rated rod, that's 9ft long, matched with a 6 weight floating line (I'll get to the line part of your question in a second)......... a rod of that spec will handle anything from a 12-ounce trout to an 8lb Salmon.
One that matches that description I've found, and doesn't break the bank is the Shakespeare Trion Fly Rod 9ft 5/6# 3-piece rod (model# 1782/270) which costs £38 from MULLARKEY & SONS
http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/fishing-rods-(including-kits-and-combos)/trout-fly-fishing-rods/0/shakespeare/5953/
Now for the line........... the colour is used to distinguish what type of fly line it is (e.g. Floating, Sinking, Weight Forward, etc), and there isn't a suitable one (i.e. Weight-Forward Floating in #6) in the colour you want.
However, this is a good one for not alot of money:
http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/fly-fishing-lines-and-backing/fly-lines/0/shakespeare/939/
(bonus hint: ALWAYS wear polarised sunglasses when flycasting if you don't want the hook ending up in your eyes from an errant cast or a rogue gust of wind........ so if you don't have a pair, get some).
2007-01-07 19:06:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IGNORE ARGOS, WALMART OR ANY SUCHLIKE STORES,YOU SOUND LIKE A NOVICE TO ME, & NEED SOME EXPERT HELP.FIRST OF BOOK YOURSELF SOME FLY CASTING LESSONS,MOST OF THE REPUTABLE TROUT FISHERIES CAN HELP YOU OUT WITH THIS AT A REASONABLE COST,INCLUDING TACKLE HIRE, THEY MAY ALSO PUT YOU IN TOUCH WITH A LOCAL TACKLE SHOP WHO COULD HELP YOU OUT WITH THE RIGHT TACKLE TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS.REMEMBER, AS WITH ALL THINGS IN LIFE YOU ONLY GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
2007-01-10 14:38:52 · answer #3 · answered by G ossy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you have tried Argos already? I know they sell fishing rods, although I dont know if they do specialist ones (yours sounds specialist)
2007-01-07 18:07:15 · answer #4 · answered by Chimera's Song 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try looking on ebay, Happy New Year!
2007-01-07 18:07:20 · answer #5 · answered by brandon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the Cabelas online store or ebay.
2007-01-08 11:37:38 · answer #6 · answered by Pike Fisherman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try ebay or a local bait shop like "Joe's Sporting Goods"
2007-01-07 20:27:50 · answer #7 · answered by vy0441 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well there are a lot of options, but the most reliable would be amazon.com or buy.com for quality and reliability
2007-01-07 18:08:32 · answer #8 · answered by Felton E 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a fishing supplies shop
2007-01-07 18:06:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can find it in Wall mart. That is where my dad gets all of his stuff there! so go to the hunting section and they will tell you!
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2007-01-07 18:08:19 · answer #10 · answered by iluvkolton 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋