Hi there,

Decided to dig out my old fly rod (Purist Full Carbon 1768-270, can't seem to find any info re this on the web?) and order up a new reel (Okuma Magnitude MD 7/8) off eBay and look to getting some new line, flies, lures, backing line, leader loops, etc, etc . . . ) and go fish the upper reaches of the Waimakariri River some time soon.
Any advice re what would best fit my shopping list (above) realizing that I'm a rank amateur would certainly be welcome.

Eric

Welcome to the Forum Eric.hope you can get some answers.Would that be a Shakespeare rod.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

Hi Jim,

Yes, should have mentioned that - incidentally, looking at Cortland 444 Classic Peach floating in a WF6, any suggestions?

Eric

Welcome to the Forum Eric.

Thanks for the welcome - been getting an education going through the forum's

Good lines.very reliable..What is the rod rated for.?

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

Welcome aboard. Pitsford Pirate on the forum does lines at reasonable prices.

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

Hi Jim,

ATFM 6-7, so I was planning on getting a WF6?

Seen all of the excellent comments on this forum re Pitsford Prate's lines- perhaps I'd be as well off starting with one of his? Actually dropped him a PM yesterday asking what he'd recommend I order.

All / any advice gladly welcomed.

Eric

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Hi there, thanks - yes, already clocked the fact that his gear is well thought of on this forum.

Eric