WHILE WE ARE TALKING ABOUT RODS AND LEARNING THE ART.

We have had a few inquires on what rods, reels and lines to get to start fly fishing.  There are a heap of inexpensive and very reasonable kits around.  Phil was using a couple of them with lines that don't cost a fortune and they all worked like a charm.  In fact he had a ball with them.

Got this about the 'old fashioned rods' from the old art of fly fishing. 

Hi guys

Hope you are well and catching a few fish.

I have recently acquired a lovely split cane 5wt. It is great fun to use and casts very well.

I have attached a couple of pics of Marty hooking into some tarpon. At only 7'6" it's perfect for kids - and big kids!

I haven't gone as far as using a silk line yet. Instead I'm running a teeny T130 sink tip which seems to balance nicely.

Speaking of kids and fly fishing, I will send you a few pics of Marty and Pearl using a practice rod in the backyard too. I got a redington form rod and it is great for backyard training and the kids love it. I just leave it set up so they can grab it whenever they want.

And I can use it in the living room - highly recommended

Cheers 

Dave Krantz 

This gadget looks great for starters (and maybe some of us that think we are doing it right) plus with a starter kit you could be into fishing in no time.    I believe some one important? said, "The problem is not the rod being used, its the person using the rod!"