travel fly gear?

[wattsy]

i'm looking to get into fly fishing but i don't drive so i'm looking for a set up that doesn't cost the earth (but not tat at the same time) and that packs down good and small so i don't get glared at on buses. i reckon i need about a 6 weight there's only small stillwaters around my area and i'll be poking around the odd stream in the peaks and lakes so nothing too heavy. any suggestions?

cheers
matt

 

[marcelxl]

There's loads of decent 4pce rods these days without spending a fortune, it seems like many companies have seen the market and done a lot of ranges in 4 sections as standard.

I went 4pce in all my fly rods some time ago, I have 1 #10 Pike flyrod in 3pce but all the rest are 4 or more by Fulling Mill, Cabelas, Greys & Airflo.

I keep seeing the Shakespeare (Expedition?) come up a lot so might be worth a look?

But as you are looking for a #6 which is a popular weight and covers river fishing too I would guess you will have plenty of options.
Try tacklebargains or glasgow angling both of those seem to have a good few multi sectioned fly rods the last time I was looking, particularly tackle bargains as they have some of the obscure american rods which are very good without the brand snobbery with is endemic in UK flyfishing!

 

[Jaymzflood]

luckily for you fella, fly gear is minimal. Rod, reel, leeder, flies. And your away!

 

[NS40]

I've got a Shakespeare expedition 8'6" 4/5 weight which I bought as a backup but now use as my main river rod. It's a five section and a delight to use. I believe they also do a 9', 6 section 5/6 weight.

It's the ideal size for cramming into a rucksack or suitcase plus I carry it on and off buses/trains when going fishing.

I think mine was about £35 and I got it from either John Norris or Yorkshire Game Angling. (Can't remember which - both good companies, no association with either, yadda yadda...)

 

[DavidJT]

Also have a Shakespeare multi section rod and have been very happy with it, especially for the money.
The action is never going to be quite as good as a two piece though.

 

[mercurykev]

I've got a Shakespeare Traveller Fly telescopic fly rod that I keep in my car and use when camping. I can be fishing in about 60 seconds, it's that quick to set up.

 

[uncleboo]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oscar-Tra...tingGoods_FishingAcces_RL&hash=item5ae4f2cb16

 

[Dave]

I'd highly recommend a Fladen Vantage travel fly rod for trout fishing on the rivers. You wont get any better for the money. As a beginner you would not be able to tell the difference between this and a £400 Hardy 3 weight.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLADEN-VA...tingGoods_FishingAcces_RL&hash=item46000d8b96

For Rivers:

Pair it up with a 3 or 4 weight floating line, some tapered leaders and a spool of 3lb Tippet. [Maxima is good reliable stuff.] And a selection of dry/wet flies in the size 14/16/18 range. Also you'll wanna get an Amadou patch, some decent forceps, [Orvis etc] Snips, a flotant like Gink, and a sinkant like Fullers earth, [mixed with fairy liquid.]

And at least a couple of hours lessons. A lot of clubs will have a beginners day once a year. Ring em and ask before you join. You may get a friendly bod who offers to take you out and show you a few things.

 

[21st century pict]

Wychwood Quest 8.6 or 9 @ a #6, 6 pc. Around £100. I don’t know if this helps but if I had the cash no contest.
But I haven’t got the cash so as Dave said, probably the Fladen Vantage travel Fly Rod 4pc also or a good Shakespeare.
x2 reels 1 floater line and 1 sinker.