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Title: first salmon rod
Post by: Graham Thom on 24/07/2012 at 17:16
looking to get myself a salmon rod any1 got any advise on what would be a good rod for a beginner.
Title: Re: first salmon rod
Post by: Hamish Young on 24/07/2012 at 18:44
Where do you see yourself fishing (size of river) :?

How much have you allowed for rod/reel/line(s) :?

Plenty of good suggestions possible, but answers to above will help anyone wishing to comment.

H :z3
Title: Re: first salmon rod
Post by: Graham Thom on 24/07/2012 at 19:06
Hi Hamish

I would be fishing the middle beats of the don and the dee. Im looking to spend about £350, not sure to go down the 2nd hand route for my first one they buy a new one at the start of next year.
Title: Re: first salmon rod
Post by: Hamish Young on 25/07/2012 at 07:02
OK, there are several threads on this topic of which these are but three:

http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3372.0

http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4245.0

http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4009.0

Generally, something in the 14' range with a 9/10 rating would be a reasonable choice.
Reels - OK, let's not go there. So much choice it's bewildering.
Lines - my personal preference is for the Mackenzie shooting heads http://www.mackenzieflyfishing.com/shop/fly-fishing-lines but other lines are available.

Enjoy  :cool:

H :z3