New year - New Challenge - Salmon

Charlie_Thompson

Charlie_Thompson

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After much help and advice on a couple of salmon / flyfishing forums I have taken a tackle plunge

Shakespeare Oracle 13ft rod
Shakespeare Plfueger reel
Snowbee 1D Floating line
Various poly leaders

Will be tying my own flies

I have NO idea how to cast this rod apart from the odd u-tube clip and many wrtitten instructions so will be looking for some lessons. Anyone know a local speycasting instructor?

The bit of the Wear I live next to is going to get a serious seeing to next year - apologies to those fishing upstream, I'll try to leave them as untraumatised as possible.
 
mark said:
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Salmon ones are dead big with loads of straggly bits. Piece of **** mate :D

Can I have lots of salmon tying materials please for a small fee

I am starting my salmon fishing as I intend to end it - as an expert.

Experts carry one box of flies maybe 5 patterns that's all I need to master.

Experts take one step down a pool before making a cast - I can deal with that

Experts can cast a bit - I'm taking the lessons

Experts do not wear baseball caps - I getting a new hat

Being an expert does not garauntee fish - had that one covered from the start
 
dont loose heart!!

dont loose heart!!

hi there just new to this,just as i was to salmon fishing a few years back.The key to success is stick at it rome wasnt built in a day.Dont be reeled in with all the fancy looking flies as i was when i first started the key lies with maybe half a dozen tried ad tested flies each one having its time and place depending on water/conditions as for spey casting it is simple just dont try and make it complicated coz it aint!!!
 
salmon bob said:
hi there just new to this,just as i was to salmon fishing a few years back.The key to success is stick at it rome wasnt built in a day.Dont be reeled in with all the fancy looking flies as i was when i first started the key lies with maybe half a dozen tried ad tested flies each one having its time and place depending on water/conditions as for spey casting it is simple just dont try and make it complicated coz it aint!!!
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salmon bob - help me please. Are you a local person of sound mind and body with a CRB check? Can I come fishing with you please. I am very quiet and respectful in real life.
 
Charlie_Thompson said:
salmon bob - help me please. Are you a local person of sound mind and body with a CRB check? Can I come fishing with you please. I am very quiet and respectful in real life.
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well charlie the new salmon season will be upon us before you know it.I fish the river coquet and occasionaly the tyne i am also fortunate to be able to fish the tweed at a very sensible price.I think i am of sound body and mind you would be more than welcome to tag along and get some tips if your ever in my neck ov the woods.
 
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