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**kieran A.K.A bassboy** · 13-08-2006, 20:19

hi i am thinkin of starting sw flyfishing what would i need and how much would it cost thanks

**sallysludgebucket** · 28-08-2006, 15:12

I had an old second hand 6-7 weight fly rod and the worlds worst fly reel, with a mill end fly line the whole lot cost the grand total of under £20 when I first had a bash ! I moved onto a decent rod and better reel, but its only to hold line after all ! And duely lost the lot in a theft so i am in the process of building tack up again at the moment. I asked in the classified section, worth a try ?

I must admit i was using the fly 4-5 times a year on the sea, so I couldn't justify a great expense in comparison to other methods I fish and my lengthening shopping list, and limited expenditure . ( this is quite different from my lottery wish list I may had ! LOL )

Best advice I have is have ago and see if its for you before you spend £300 and it sits in the garage. It is a great way of fishing but is not idea in all areas, it can be a deadly method, but is most defiantly the most satisfying. Especially if you try a few homemade flies and lures and catch, its a primitive hunter gather feeling.

**PanamaJack** · 28-08-2006, 17:15

Have you had a chance yet to view the guide that Mike Snr has written on Saltwater Fly fishing - http://www.worldseafishing.com/news/127/? It covers rods, reels, lines and flies.

**Timberwolf** · 28-08-2006, 17:17

If you dont want to spen to much money incase you dont like it how about a brand new complete starter package including :-

Pro peformance Pro fly Rod & Okuma Fly Reel, Fly Line, Game Tackle Bag, Backing Line, Leader Loops, Leader Material, Assorted Flies & Fly Box

for the grand old price of £39.99, thats how much WMAC sell them for.