hello i have been fishing for about 6 years i only float and pike fish also go sea fishing the odd time or so im only 14years old and looking to start fly fishing once i get my gear for Christmas
first of all would you recommend this rod ?

There's plenty on here about the Sumo rods and others by tacklediscounts (some love 'em some don't). If you're on a budget consider the Shakespeare odyssey or Fladen Vantage range of rods. As far as lines go the floating line will stay on the surface (only your leader attached to the fly line will sink) and with a sinking line the whole lot will go subsurface. People with a lot more experience than me will give you advice but I would think that for Pike you may be better off with a heavier class of rod a 7/8 weight or possibly even heavier. This might make it too heavy to make the Trout fishing enjoyable so it night be an idea getting one rod for the Trout (5/6wt) and an 8 or 9 weight for the Pike. Decide which species you'll be fishing for most and buy the secondary rod 2nd hand from Ebay (lots of older rods for sale there at very reasonable prices).

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hello and welcome to the forum.
you will get lots of advice from the guys on here are you still water trout fishing or river fishing.
if your going to fly fish for pike you will need a bigger rod than the one you will use for trout.

terry

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could you please help me with the line and all ?

could you tell me how to set a rod up for trout or pike plz thanks

Aaron


Welcome to the Forum. It is really good to see a young person on here - we hope to see much of you in the future.


Post a new message in the same folder as this thread about needing help in Northern Ireland.


This will allow people in your area to perhaps even take you fishing and show you how to fly fish.


It is highly reccomended to find a reputable casting instructor to teach you how to cast and set up your gear.

If you have any more questions, then just ask.



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they are two different set ups book a couple of fly casting lessons you wont regret it and they will show you your set up.maybe 1 of the guys on here can help you out somebody might live local to you and spare you some time there are a couple of cheap reels and rods in classifieds at moment.

terry

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"It is only the inexperienced and thoughtless who find pleasure in killing fish for the mere sake of killing them. No sportsman does this." - W.C. Prime, 1888

i will stick with trout first that would be my main species could someone explain how i would set a rod up for this and would be mostly still water is this rod ok ? there is this cheap beginners set i was looking at but maybe to cheap quality

ADDER STARTER OUTFIT 10FT ROD - AFFO/10: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Leisure

ADDER STARTER OUTFIT 10FT ROD - AFFO/10: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Leisure

get a rod around 9 to 10ft with a line rating around 7 if your still water fishing.
but as previously said mate geta couple of lessons,

terry

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"It is only the inexperienced and thoughtless who find pleasure in killing fish for the mere sake of killing them. No sportsman does this." - W.C. Prime, 1888

i think the adder starter outfit is best then for me

might order that soon then

does anyone know any videos or something on how to set a rod up ?

thanks much appreciated mate

Hello Aaron and welcome

Give these a look when you have time.
First setup - Most of us know how, but this article is for the ones who never set up a complete reel, backing, line and leader. - Global FlyFisher
and a few videos that might help explain things.
How to Setup the Reel on a Fly Rod | eHow.com