Stutter, splutter, splash and pop

[glengormley-gavin]

Mick - great article mate - loved it.

I have heard a few guys talking about fishing for bass on the fly and I have seen it on TV but I couldn't get my head around fly fishing in the sea.

I have a fly rod 8-9 weight and a basic fly reel that I use sporadically when I go out trout fishing, I have only ever caught 1 Rainbow (1.5lbs). Earlier this year my pal from Scotland gave me a few more old - but good - reels, so I have the kit to give it a bash. My knowledge of fly fish is limited but I have got my casting to an acceptable level (I think).

Your article has really got me thinking about giving it a bash but I think this time of year might not be good?

Anyways - I'll continue to consider it but I find it a bit daunting because I am used to heavy gear for beach/rocks/pier.

Maybe soon.....

GG :confused:

[Mick the Fish]

Gavin,

The rod you've described sounds perfect for flyfishing in the sea! In fact I use one a size lighter! I would highly recommend it. Any rough ground with some weed should hold bass still. There are still some in Carlingford. If you tie your own flies try the fly I described in the article. You won't be dissapointed! If you're thinking of giving it a real go next year, I would advise you to fly fish for pike first. This will prepare you for fishing for bass next spring. If you don't tie your own flies, drop me a line and I'll send you some for a small charge.

Tight lines!

Mick

[arvanduin]

Really good article: well written and most of all informative and inspiring.

I had considered trying out saltwater fly fishing but now after reading your article I can say that I'm hooked. This comes from a guy who when he first heard of saltwater fly fishing eight years ago thought it was a wind-up.

Advice sought on tackle. Veals are selling the following combo deal:

Ron Thompson MPX 4pce Saltwater Fly Fishing Combo
Four piece, 9ft, #8/9 + Airframe 7/9 reel + WF9 fly line

Sounds like a reasonable deal as far as price goes, but is the tackle good for the job? I plan to use it for bass & pollack and also for pike.

[ging]

jude its conor here what day are we going fishing on this weekend

[glengormley-gavin]

Not sure mate - might do a Friday Night - have to get permission from the boss....

If not - we'll do Saturday.

I will let you know - get some rigs tied and clean up your reel and rod as I keep telling you, the multiplier I promised you should be ready for then - I'll fill it with the new red ice line I was telling you about.

GG