New to fly

[Ashhley]

Hey guys, im relatively new the the fly fishing scene, as i work at the tackle warehouse im keen on getting into fly alot more, just wondering wat would be a good weight to start off with, im looking at chasing anything from bream flatties mackeral, tuna... anything with fins that swims i guess lol...

[tomca]

I have a 6wt pflueger rod with a scientific angler reel as my go to rod. Don't waste your money on cheap crap, as you will hate fly fishing because of it.

I also have a cheaper 9wt rod and good reel with smooth drag for the bigger saltwater brutes

[Keen-as-fisho]

This reminds me to set my fly rod up :blush:

[Ashhley]

like how much $$$$ would get me a decent but still cheap enough combo, like i have read alot on fly nd they say spend ur money on the rod nd line

[Bri The Pom]

All my rods were 4 to 7 weight, i would suggest 6 or 7 wt.I agree a good rod,decent line but if youre wanting to play a fish of the reel not the hand,then you will need a decent reel aswell with different spools for different lines.Start with a floating or intermediate line.

I guarantee fly tying will come next.

Good luck

Bri

[Ashhley]

is there any flies that are best suited for beginners ive heard that clousers catch just about anything

[Joel Eadie]

you cant go wrong with a zonker strip fly ashhley, soo easy to make and in the water they look great. there are some good demo videos on youtube how to make them.

[Bri The Pom]

Joel Eadie wrote:

you cant go wrong with a zonker strip fly ashhley, soo easy to make and in the water they look great. there are some good demo videos on youtube how to make them.

As Joel states, the fur on a zonker will absorb water and make the fly heavier which will help with casting.

[Nog]

Just ask Gordon!!

Failing that go to Fishhead and try a few rods before you buy.

Or come along to the Brisbane Fly Fishing Club meetings. Third Thursday of the month at Wilston-Grange AFC, Stafford. We always bring our rods along for pissing contests

Cheers

Norm