Thread: New fly fisher - reel advice

Went for a fish this morning and couldn’t find my leader so used standard nylon hoping that would work but it stood out like dogs balls on the water so I guess that’s a no go
Got the spinner out instead and while I was setting it up a young stag came trotting past! Had some interest from some fish and half hooked one on a small black and gold toby.
Saw some big fish in the side creeks. Definitely an interesting morning out there


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Originally Posted by HOO

Went for a fish this morning and couldn’t find my leader so used standard nylon hoping that would work but it stood out like dogs balls on the water so I guess that’s a no go
Got the spinner out instead and while I was setting it up a young stag came trotting past! Had some interest from some fish and half hooked one on a small black and gold toby.
Saw some big fish in the side creeks. Definitely an interesting morning out there

Sounds great. Trout fishing is pretty crap up here. It's too warm, we need some largemouth bass.

half way there you know where they sleep - you know you could speed up the process if you invested going out for the day with a really good guide - play dumb and really pick his brains - you may be able to find a friendly fly fisherman on here and petrol and beers and a day of learning ( bacon and egg pie for lunch ) - but your river not their favourite spots most likely - one day with a good guide equal to likely a year of thrashing a river for little gain - just choice of rod line leaders and flys you are well ahead