Advice on fly fishing

[lifelong cumbrian 1,826]

i have a few whisker spinning rods

 

[The return 54]

On 04/12/2018 at 18:38, flynndog said:

After fishing most methods for trout and predator fish I'm thinking about trying to fly fish. Will be on small to mid sized river like the nidd and maybe a couple of trout fisheries with small ish ponds trout and grayling on the rivers what length and weight rod will be best and what action. I've read loads of different opinions but can't get my head round it. Starting from scratch so any offers or deals appreciated. Might not even enjoy it so don't plan spending a fortune on the top names just yet cheers.

Airflo starter kit will do the job. You don't need the best rod to catch fish I have So easy fished a 7/8 and I have down okay on river and fisherys 

[MIK 4,763]

If you want my opinion google OPST skagit lines it’s the future 

[neil r 1,859]

I use a 450 grain Rio skagit on my switch rod for most of my salmon fishing on the ribble . Keep saying I’m going to try one of the 150 grain opst skagits on one of my #3 but not got round to it yet , think it was angling active in Stirling who were doing them 

[MIK 4,763]

I’ve got a OPST 150gr on a 7ft #3  never used it much last season my intention was to get a grilse on it will give it a go this season 

my new set up for this season is the new loop cross sx7100 10 ft #7 with a size 0 Stewart reel ....the reel is still being made but should be ready in the next few weeks ....with an OPST commando skagit smooth 275gr head and light mows tips 

roll on the start of the season

[MIK 4,763]

I’ve introduced a few guests to the OPST heads and the skagit way of fishing ...they can’t believe how big a fly you can throw out on a small rod 

[flynndog 543]

My pals got me a set up in his van are an 8ft 5 weight rod with matching reel and line and a few flies to get me going

Edited January 16, 2019 by flynndog

[lifelong cumbrian 1,826]

I have one of those OPST head for my 7' number 3. I like it.