Salmon Fly Rod

[ryann]

I'm wondering if anyone can tell me a good Salmon fly rod for a beginner?
My budget will be about 150 for rod reel and line
Cheers

[scotty]

hi ryann,

shakespeare do a couple of rods the odyssey and the orical. i have never used any of them but a lot of people do use them, pretty cheap as well i think around the £50 and £70 mark , for a reel i use a magnum 200d and it is a good reel for like £40, as for lines on my 13" rod i just use the airflo 40 plus trout lines (ooh shame on me i know ) but they work a treat you can get 2 for £50 a floater and an intermediate is all you need, mabye some polyleaders and you have it all.

hope this helps ryann.

scotty.

[Willow Man]

Ah the old 200 D reels are one of the best reels for playing large fish.
I have had one from when they first came out and still use it today!

Ryann try to get few rods to try as they all are slightly different and your casting style will be suited to one. Maybe not the first rod you try but you will find one within budget.

As for line, well if this is your first outfit then buy two lines, floating and intermediate. I would by a normal wf line.
I think you might find the 40+ could be a bit much for a first line!
But hey if you feel you can cast one then by all means go for it.

Let us know what you buy.

Cheers Wm

[jjtt61]

ryann you met me up the clyde honestly the shakespere oracle is good rod try and get in three piece if poss i would think for your build the 13ft rod at push 14ft, i have them in13ft&15ft as well as a guideline rod i know a few seasoned anglers with these rods,as well as some of the expensive rods and they use the oracles a lot of the time as first chioce some have even bought matching pairs incase they stop making them try newmills trout farm ,reelsndeals on internet, a lot of companies are dong deals reel seems alright not sure of lines if your budget stretched get a rio windcutter floating or monteith floating spey line''infact i even have an ian gordon that is well worn you could have till you have more cashwould only use for casting practice though, acouple of my mates have vision komma salmon reels seem good for money,i wouldnt get another rod other than an oracle on your budget,all also send you some flies with line if you want,help you save money,also contact davie bell he will put you right with spey casting

[ryann]

''ONE 12' 13' 14' OR 15' 3 OR 4 PIECE ORACLE SALMON FLY ROD COMPLETE WITH REEL, LINE TUBE AND FLYS. PLEASE REQUEST ROD LENGTH AND TYPE OF LINE IN COMMENTS WHEN ORDERING. ORACLE ROD. RRP £96. Already a popular choice with salmon anglers, the Oracle Salmon Fly range incorporates dark brown hi-grade carbon blanks and quality fittings. The 3.60 and 3.90m models are ideal for summer salmon and grilse with the 4.20 and 4.50m lengths being perfect for the major salmon fly rivers. Features: Lined Butt and Tip Guides; Snake Intermediates; Overslide Joints; Graphite Reel Seat Fitting; Cork Handle. SH500 SALMON FLY REEL. RRP £35. The SH500 fly reels are constructed from lightweight aluminium. Incorporates a smooth drag system. Has the capacity for salmon lines. Features: Lightweight Aluminium frame and spool; Counterbalance handle; Adjustable Drag system; Left or Right Hand wind. BISON SALMON FLY LINE DT10 OR DT11 SINKING FLOATING OR INTERMDIATE. RRP £39.50. Constant research & development ensures that Bisn products remain at the cutting edge of fly line development. Bison technology optimises advances to provide a truly remarkable memory free product. Each of our products has been scientifically engineered to reach an optimum level of slick, smooth suppleness without memory retention. CORDURA ROD TUBE. RRP £19.99. 100M OF FLY LINE BACKING. RRP £2.99. 6 QUALITY TREBLE HOOK SALMON FLIES. RRP £12.00. TOTAL RRP £205.00. ''
What do you guys think?

[rennie]

Hi Ryann,try Mullarkys direct-£49.99 for the 15ft 3piece Oracle down to £39.99 for the 12ft,give them a ring they will do an out fit under pricing the £205 you have been quoted,Glasgow AC will do the 4 piece in an outfit for£170.Take my advice and unless you only fish small overgrown rivers go for the 15ft rod with an 11# line preferably a floater,the difference in cash will buy you some poly-tips and some good flies. Tight lines,Pedro.

[ryann]

It's £110 I forgot to copy and paste that part lol..

[ryann]

I Got a 14ft 4 section Shakespeare Oracle
Stillwater Large Arbour Real
Grxi Speylines Floating And Medium Sinking.

[jjtt61]

ryan next time i am on i will pm phone nos etc for d bell i recomend you get the lessons, it is as sound as yor tackle investment

[albyn73]

ryann said:

I Got a 14ft 4 section Shakespeare Oracle
Stillwater Large Arbour Real
Grxi Speylines Floating And Medium Sinking.

Its a pity you did'nt heed what jjtt61 was telling you about the Oracle 3-4 pieced rods, the 3 pce has a different action from the 4pce which is softer, ok, you'll get the 4 pce in the boot, but the action is what its all about.

[ryann]

albyn73 said:

ryann said:

I Got a 14ft 4 section Shakespeare Oracle
Stillwater Large Arbour Real
Grxi Speylines Floating And Medium Sinking.

Its a pity you did'nt heed what jjtt61 was telling you about the Oracle 3-4 pieced rods, the 3 pce has a different action from the 4pce which is softer, ok, you'll get the 4 pce in the boot, but the action is what its all about.

Not All people Like The Same Action In There Rods I Like softer Actioned Ones.

[clyde-rod]

The four piece is the better rod. It was this model that won the tackle tests.

[clyde-rod]

Good pick Ryan, hope you get on well with the set up, if i'm correct, the grxi spey line has a head lenght of aroung 50ft which is perfect for learning. Let me know how you get on.

Ryan B