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Post by rubberwellie on Jul 6, 2010 17:53:31 GMT
I have a 15" Shakespeare Oracle rod and a No5 Hardy Uniqua reel.
The rod is the older 3 piece version and is rated 10/11.
As a total beginner can anyone recommend a good fly line?
I'm after something that will cast easily while I learn the basics.
Traditional v shooting head / multi tip? If shooting head what running line?
I would much appreciate some guidance here.....
Thanks
Sean
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Post by builnacraig on Jul 6, 2010 21:12:52 GMT
Airflo Delta multi tip £42 from tackle bargains (two tone green version) or watch the forums/ebay, they turn up quite often. Easy casting line and the tips make it very versatile.
BnC
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Post by madkeen on Jul 6, 2010 21:13:32 GMT
Airflo Delta multi tip £42 from tackle bargains (two tone green version) or watch the forums/ebay, they turn up quite often. Easy casting line and the tips make it very versatile. BnC I would agree with the above just don't buy the long version. |
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Post by builnacraig on Jul 6, 2010 21:19:36 GMT
I would agree with the above just don't buy the long version. Mk, what is wrong with the long version? I have often been tempted as the short version is so good BnC |
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Post by underghillie on Jul 6, 2010 21:24:34 GMT
MMD Multi-tip 10/11 short head  |
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Post by scanny on Jul 6, 2010 22:13:26 GMT
I'd second the airflo multi tip, nice and versatile line to cover most situations. 10/11 goes very well on it
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Post by rubberwellie on Jul 7, 2010 8:13:10 GMT
Airflo delta sounds like a safe choice.
Cheers guys.
Madkeen do you advise to stay away from the long version because the short is easier for a beginner to spey cast?
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Post by madkeen on Jul 7, 2010 16:15:27 GMT
Airflo delta sounds like a safe choice. Cheers guys. Madkeen do you advise to stay away from the long version because the short is easier for a beginner to spey cast? No the standard version is just a better line. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2010 19:43:04 GMT
Sean
One potential downside of learning to Speycast with a Shooting Head set up is that you have to be able to manage quite a bit of running line to get a longer cast of 30 yards or so.
You don't mention what type of rivers you are likely to fish .... but
if you are fishing a smallish river, it is not really an issue and the Airflo is probably a good choice. However, IMHO, if you are wading up to your bellybutton on a bigger river, it can take a fair bit of practice to get a longer line out with a Shooting Head. This is because you need to learn to loop several coils in your left hand and release them when casting forward. (a 12 yard Shooting head compares to about 18-22 yards on a traditional Spey line of the same line rating
I have tried both types of set up (shooting head and normal Speyline) on my 15ft 3-piece Oracle. I have found I spent more time actually fishing with a traditional Spey line like a Michael Evans or Hardy Mach 2 Floater, both of which go well with this rod.
If you have time, try friends' set ups before going one way or the other.
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