fly set up

[baz 464]

hi.. i was given a fly fishing starter kit for xmas, and havnt got a clue how to sort it out ... ive wanted to take it up now for years, now the time has come...a few questions: 1, what side does the reel handle go on ?( im right handed) 2, im presuming the lines go in this order, backing, floating then leeder. but is there any particular knots to tie them with.......then ive got to master the casting thanks in advance

Edited December 28, 2006 by baz

[Guest Bodach]

Hi,

 

You should have the reel handle on the left if you are right handed, check the drag on the reel you may need to turn it around, instructions should be with reel, use the bottom half of your rod and fit the reel onto it, put the backing through the eyes of the rod and form a slip knot to attach to reel in the backing, get a pencil and get someone to hold the backing spool on the pencil, reell in the backing with slight tension to fill up the reel evenly. Hardist part is judging how much backing you will need, to attach the bacing to the fly line you will need to make a nail knot or purchase a packet of webbing sleeves and some super glue, you can do this at bot ends of the fly line using the loop end sleeve at the front to attach your leader to the fly line. and that is that

 

Easy when you know how!

 

Tight lines

 

B.

[baz 464]

thank you for advice .

[Guest JOEB]

Dont let all those fly fishing boys crack on its an art form.............its a peice of piss matey .......at least on those ressys and ponds..................now.......dry fly chalk stream.........thats another matter

Good luck & enjoy

J

[craig 0]

Castings no bother either, but i would find an open space away from the water just to get the basics, and to sort out the whipcracks your gonna get

[baz 464]

ive got it all set up now waiting to practice, every time i go out it starts getting windy.....i sent off to day for a game section license..that would give me access to most of the lake district...cant wait