ESSENTIAL KIT FOR BEGINNERS.
Below is a list of the basics needed for a days salmon fishing
· WADERS – Either thigh or chest. Chest are preferable as, if nothing else they allow a sit down in wet conditions!
· ROD/REEL/LINE – 9.5 – 13ft. Floating lines will suffice.
· A HAT – for head protection
· WATERPROOFS – A packable rain layer is a good idea.
· EYE PROTECTION – Sunglasses are best if they are of the polarised variety.
· SELECTION OF FLIES
· LEADER – 10 or 12lb is ideal.
ALSO
The experienced angler might want to take along trout tackle.
The brownies in the west are free rising, hard fighting fish of between 6oz and a pound. Having said that 2lb fish are not uncommon and a wild fish of that size is a real handful.
8 to 9.5 ft rods rated 5 – 7 are ideal.
Flies to try are pheasant tails both dry and nymph; hare’s ear nymphs; butcher; black and peacock spider; any general olive imitation e.g Greenwell’s or beacon beige; black gnat.
