TIPS FOR DRY FLYS & NYMPHS

[nymph]

6wt? 8wt? siao liao which to choose
will try both before buying thks.

[mtshark]

nymph said:

6wt? 8wt? siao liao which to choose
will try both before buying thks.

Hi nymph,

When I think about your nick, it always makes me think when are you going to emerge from your hard shell to something else... kekeke ;D [glow=red,2,300]memic? ? ?[/glow] OMG!!! (kidding lah)

6wt or 8wt?

I have a 6wt and having fun and now with the BHH TR, I will be having more fun after my cast is removed for good.

If you ever think of going Rompin for sailfish on fly, maybe a 9wt. Guys, a 9wt is it enough for those beautiful sails in Rompin? Someone told me it is fun with a 9wt there. Anywhere, 8wt or 9wt, you will probably pay the same price, it is all up to you.

Hmmm.... one day, I am going Rompin with a 9wt and hopefully soon.... ;D

[Chee Yung]

Hi Qwek ,

Indeed its the brutally honest quotes that makes Ed Zern endearing.

Nymph,

My opinion regarding tackle selection is directly proportional to my skills ( I hope ;D) .. I started off with a 5wt then an 8wt then 7wt then 6wt then 0wt then 5wts again etc. As you can see, IMHO the best weight for local fishing (and clearing 90ft) is a fast 5wt followed by 7wt for windy salt fishing. You need to go for better brands for the 5wt but the coho 7wt is reputed to be quite a caster. For weights lower than 5 any brand will do unless you want fast n light.

Going for bruisers like sailfish n GT are different propositions which I'm not too familiar and not too keen cos I'm a land-lubber. Highlander, Nick, Henry and others are more experienced.

Of course ultralite is no other than Qwek ;D

Cheers
CY

[nymph]

chee yung

as you said 5wt 6wt will be just right for local water. then i will hunt 6 wt ,will drop by coho to check out some rod thks.

[mtshark]

Hi nymph,

I have an interesting link that you might just want to read about it.

www.sexyloops.com/tackle/sagetcr5.shtml

I hope the above link could provide you more information about your passion.

;D

[FCUK]

Morpheus to mtshark : " Now do you believe ? "

Paul Arden wrote that review in Spring/Summer 2004

In Spring 2003. FCUK wrote at FK.com :
" Probably the only 5wt rod to clear a 8wt line "
with a photo of a TCR caught 4kg pop-eyed Pike - staring at the rod ( next to a lump of swan pooh, if mattseah can remember that photo )
in a thread by a PR Pond Ace known as ralliart ray, titled : Ray's Question

In Nov.2003 - FCUK met both Mr.Coxon and Mr.Arden ( who was using a GL3 then ) at the 1st ever British Flyfair ( where FCUK tried the not-my-cup-of-tea Boron IIx [ Scotts STS 's better bet, for me ] and had to order 2 Vosseler DC4, that became my favourites reels - after the only 1 that Brinkhoff of Germany showcased at the Fair, was sapu-ed by David Norwich Rod for supposedly UK distribution - but we know now that's been sapu-ed by the guy who taught me to clear lines - Berlin aka Carl, who actually speaks fluent Singlish, btw )

FCUK then, was gay-kiang ( fake smart - smart in ass only ) asked Mr.Coxon ( UK's Sage Rep ) 's opinion about overlining the TCR
Mr.Coxon replied, " Why the FCUK you wanna do that ? "
FCUK shamefully also dunno answer

So FCUK bought TCR 's Performance Taper 5 wt and start training and casting improved
But then FCUK's ass not only dumb but lazy and so he said to himself, " FCUK it - when I'm fishing I don't wanna fcuk about with all this false casting to load the rod.
I let heavier flyline load TCR for me and shoot the rest out

So in Feb, 2004. FCUK posted a video in FCUK'in 2004 at FK.com about the ease of clearing a 6 wt line on a 5 wt TCR ( since deleted from server )

And now FCUK have only one thing to say to mtshark :

Read the review again - is not about the TCR but it's all about " FEEL "

DO NOT EVER BUY A ROD BASED ON REVIEWS - YOU MUST TEST AND FEEL THE ROD WITH THE INTENDED FLYLINE YOU WISH TO FISH WITH ( unless you have over a dozen rods and dun give a FCUK - like FCUK la , the rod swee can liao ;D)

We all know where Coho Fishing Tackle shop is - Just " Show them the money "
and Henry will be more that happy to kit you out with what you need, at a budget to suit you
FCUK cares.....er, who cares what others think - just enjoy catching the fish with whatever you got


BTW - I just loved it when Mr.Arden's 2004 review - confirms what my thoughts were in 2003
But it;s not going to S'pore with me, next month - cos the Rangers at Bedok can have the FLi instead
( Hmmm...maybe even Billy's TXL for that matter ;D)


Aw shucks - I can' t believe I spent all that time, typing this out
If I can't wake up to hit them pikeys with popper flies, in 5 hours time - it's all your fault, sharkie

;D

Sorry Billy - couldn;t wake up yesterday morning - the alarm clock was turned off on the first ring

Hope Uncle Wong will have some pics for us today

[Chee Yung]

Hi Nymph ,

I think with all the weights flung around, you've misread me. I actually meant a fast 5wt is the all round rod for local landbased flyfishing. For delicate presentations ( BTW not as delicate as ultralite n bamboo ) you can use 5wt DT and for distance you can use WF lines. If you should get a superfast tournament rod like the TCR, overlining with 6wt WF like FC does can be the answer..... In short, just try these combinations out and find the FEEL that you like as aptly emphasised by FC and others. You should also know that FEEL preference will change when you become more experienced.

My personal preferences:
1) 5wt TCR or BIIX for freshwater and river fishing.
2) 7wt BIIX for shore fishing.
3) Equivalent Coho rods with the same FEEL that suites your budget.

Matched with a LIGHT sealed drag reel (Lamson or Ross are good value).

happy searching

Cheers
CY

[mtshark]

mtshark to Morpheus, "Errr.... I am having a headache now. Feel, yes... I could feel it... must go feel it... yes... feel... it's all about feel... I believe...I am getting blue..."



Hey FCUK,
I get what you mean and that's why I havent ordered anything so far from the internet. Almost did a few times though. I almost did, almost clicked on the buy option for a Sage TCR 8wt, also a XP 8wt (choosing is unbelieveable hard), a 9wt for both model too, of course I am only looking for one rod to fit my purpose.

I am very inclined to the cyberworld and does most of my shopping online. I bought alot of tackle from the net with great value which I dont even have to step out of my house and attained a cheaper genuine deal. Best of all, with courier fees added, I still pay less than what most local shops can offer. I got this habit when I was in USA, shopping online is fun. Let the fingers do the walking. Alot of sellers will also add in bonus. For example, I got my Sage Quiet Taper at 20% off retail price and so, I bought 2 lines. I got most of my fly lines almost half price from the net. It is always so exciting when the postman knocks on my door, I know my toy has arrived. I am sure you know what I mean if you did get things off the net. Some online stores give better discounts and thus more attractive to shop online for me. I am not saying a physical shop is no good. Both have its pros and cons. Buyers decide.

Ok, back to nymph. I bet you must be having fun. I am not sure if you have a chuck of metal sticking out of yourself to catch a fish or not, but I am sure you did catch some fish. (I am joking hor. I read the March issue of American Angler about fishing with nymphs and dry flies. How is it possible that the fish didnt notice that chunk of metal sticking out of that fly and still take it? A good question?) Show us some photos leh. Make me drool more pls... kekekeke Good luck in your next trip and hopefully, some photos hor... more... more... more... !!!

[iosephos]

When I was fishing for peacock bass today, I noticed that the fishes were only rising to dry fly but they were not taking it. The results were just swirls at the fly but no take.

Is the problem due to fly that I am using? Or are there other factors involved?

I was using a leader of around 10feet with a 4lb tippet.