Hi all just my second trip out fly fishing. And loving it. went to moffat stalking this weekend. On saterday went to a trout fishery at moffat. Fished all day only one fish but its my first . Im well hooked now sorry about the pun...im going to treat myself to a new rod ... I only want to buy once so willing to spend £150 + any help on the best rod for the money....cheers Neil

Well done. About the rod, there are so many on the market in your price range. Go to your local angling shop & try some rods out. Or ask grommit for some advice. He will sort you out a good deal.

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All that glitters, will catch anglers.

Well done Diesel. You're now in heaven and just imagine if you catch one on a fly you tied yourself-even better!

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The scenery in the Grand Coulee area of eastern Washington was worth the air fare on its own!

Your first fish is fantastic and worth it's weight in gold in the way it builds your confidence. When you go and try some fly rods have a go at the Snowbee Diamond. I have the 10' 5/6 weight (I mainly fish small stillwaters) and think it's a superb rod for the money. They are now selling them marked with just the one weight and come in around £130 mark.

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I used to like fishing because I thought it had some larger significance. Now I like fishing because it's the one thing I can think of that probably doesn't.

Well done on your first fish. Many more to come. As far as rods go, too many on the market in your price range. You need to try a few before buying.

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Eddie
"We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation."
Voltaire

Congratulations! And the best thing is, it doesn't end there... You'll have first fish on a dry, first brownie, first wild brownie, first river fish, first fish on a fly you've tied, first fish on a fly you've designed and tied... there's always another first around the corner. It's great!

congrates mate! always great when you get your first fish on a fly.. can still remember my first time.
If your interested im looking at getting rid of my 4# 8'6 greys grxi and grx reel? pm me if your interested can give you some details