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pricey



Joined: 28 Feb 2005
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 09 6:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I have a Leeda LV 100, �18 it was it holds the line and plays the odd fish, thats all you need it for don't spend too much on one.

Dever is fun and 6lb is ok to use there, I have had a few large doubles

https://www.fishingnet.com/England/trout_fisheries.htm

Just a few places to look through.

 
pricey



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 09 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Me and me brother fish here a lot, nice lakes and great fish.

https://www.woodingtonfishery.co.uk/4436.html

 
Stewy



Joined: 17 Oct 2005
Posts: 1453
Location: Berkshire
PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 09 7:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I've had a peek at that one and it looks very nice.

There are 2 within 10 miles of me so will give them a bash first, walked around this one a week or so ago and really like the look of it.

https://www.barnelmsfishery.co.uk/index.htm

This is the other one.

https://www.haywardsfarmfishery.co.uk/index.html

I'm gonna get a reel tomoz, the dude in the shop showed me a Greys one for 30 quid last week so I'll be going for that me thinks.

Last edited by Stewy on Thu Apr 23, 09 7:47 pm; edited 1 time in total

 
pricey



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 09 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I can only see one link Well when your ready to come to Woodington then let us now and I will meet you there.

 
Stewy



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 09 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Will do Pricey, I need to learn how to cast first though!!!!!!

I double posted the same link, have fixed it........

 
Stewy



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 09 12:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Rod came today, It's a 9ft #6 4 piece Redington Red.Fly2

ROD

Will get a reel, line, backing and leaders on Sunday.

Quick thick question about tippet material, if I'm using a 6lb leader then I presume that I should be using the same strength tippet material??

 
SheepShed



Joined: 08 Nov 2006
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Location: In the middle of a Welsh forest
PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 09 2:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

If you're using tapered leaders (which I assume you are) you can just tie the fly directly onto the end of the leader, which is a lot simpler. The disadvantage is that each time you change a fly your leader will get shorter, and at around �3 a go that can get expensive.
For a separate tippet, you ideally want something just a tad thinner than the end section of the leader, so if you've got a 4X 6lb leader then go for a 5X 5lb leader, but tippet of the same size and breaking strain as the leader will do fine as well.

 
Stewy



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 09 2:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

At first I will just be tying the fly to the leader but seeing as a spool of tippet material is around �3.50 for a 40m spool I think I will get meself one.

Just bought a salter little samson from eBay, wonder if I can catch any fish to be able to use it............

 
SheepShed



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Location: In the middle of a Welsh forest
PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 09 3:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Stewy wrote:
Just bought a salter little samson

That brings back memories, I've got one of those that I've had since childhood ! It only goes up to 4lb though, what are going to do with the big fish

BTW, have you got a landing net ?
Looking though my fishing bag there's also :
Line snippers
Forceps, for removing hooks
A 'zinger' to hold the two above (sort of retractable line thingy)
Small scissors
Line cleaner
Floatant
Sinkant
Gink

Then you'll need a hat with 'Orvis' written on it and a waiscoat with hundreds of pockets - you've got to look the part as well

 
Stewy



Joined: 17 Oct 2005
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Location: Berkshire
PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 09 4:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Haha......

Me scales go up to 14lb so that should do me.

I've got a flat cap!!

Got a landing net and some snips and forceps, my main aim now is to get a reel!!!!!!!!!! (and a hip flask!)

 
Stewy



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 25, 09 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Got me reel today!!!

It's one of THESE

 
Stewy



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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 09 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Had me first outing today and had a result!!!!











Fished at Lower Bruckland near Axminster, luckily I was the only one there so didn't feel too nervous and managed to bag 2 trout!!!

One weighed 2lb 12oz and the other 3lb 4oz, had a cracking fight with the bigger fish, it was tail walking all over the shop!!

 
Gervase



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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 09 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Well done! Now you're hooked.

 
SheepShed



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Location: In the middle of a Welsh forest
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 09 8:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Excellent, well done Stewy.
Glad you had the foresight to take a photograhper with you to record the momentus event

 
Stewy



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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 09 11:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

In the leaflet that I've got for the lake it says that there are fish to 30lb in the lake!! Not sure I'd want to hook a beast of that size........

Next time I go I think I will start using my tippet material as I've probably lost 2-3 ft from my leader.

 
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