[Dave Medlyn]

Hello all good folks of the forum!!
Just a quick hello and a bit of info about myself.
My name is dave, originally from Cornwall but now
living in Co sligo on the north west of Ireland.
I'm 48 years old and just this year fell into fly fishing.
Must admit, I find it all consuming!! Just ask my wife.
Within 10 miles from me I have the Ballysadare river,
The Moy and a plethora of great trout streams. I fish mainly
dry fly and duo, with a bit of nymph action when the river tells me!!
That sounded a bit tree hugger! I also surf ( especially where I live
you would be mad not too)
I fish a #3 7 ft rod with a barrio (of course) #3WF line
which I bought 5/6 weeks ago. Fantastic line.
That's it
All the best
Dave

[Mike Barrio]

Hi Dave,

Welcome to the forum

Sounds like you've got lots of great fishing on your doorstep

Best wishes
Mike

[Dave Medlyn]

Thanks Mike. That line I bought is fantastic, makes casting a pleasure.
Just got a 10ft #3/4 rod, cheep one of eBay. Looking to get another line from you. Any suggestions which line??
Cheers
Dave

[Jim Eddie]

Welcome to the forum Dave

 

Jim

[Noel Kelly]

Hi Dave ta failte romhat!

I'm a west clare exile. Haven't lived in Ireland for about 15 years but I still plan to move back.

You've great fishing in that area, jealous!!!

Hippy surfer types are welcome round these parts, just pass the smoke this way dude 

Hope you enjoy your stay. Advice is freely given here if we can help and photos of your fishing is def the way to become popular!!

 
Noel.

[Mike Barrio]

Thanks Mike. That line I bought is fantastic, makes casting a pleasure.
Just got a 10ft #3/4 rod, cheep one of eBay. Looking to get another line from you. Any suggestions which line??
Cheers
Dave

Hi Dave,

I'm really pleased that you like your line

The Barrio SLX is popular for 10ft rods, but tell us more about your likely tactics and fishing conditions to help with suggestions.

Best wishes
Mike

[Dave Medlyn]

My main haunts are small overgrown streams and spate rivers where I find the 7footer a real advantage. It's a snowbee classic, teamed up with your #3 small stream fly line. I love this type of action, wild brownies up to 3/4lb. Loads of fish, great craic! Usual flies ; f terrestrial, small sedges, pale and dark olives. I've had great success with some of Jonathan Barnes flies at on stream guide dot com. Especially the elk hair caddis he ties, very boyant, with a tungsten beaded nymph under it.
The 10ft rod is a Thor #3/4 very light action. I'm wanting to use this for wroughly the same fishing, but where there is more room and the river is slightly larger. The rod cost €30 and seems ok.
I was thinking about the mallard line #3/4 DT floating.
Any suggestions, or am I on the mark there!
Cheers
Dave

[Mike Barrio]

Hi Dave,

Sorry, I missed your question.

Yes, from what you describe, the Mallard DT3 or WF4 should be nice options.

Best wishes
Mike