Fly Fishing

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Hi.. How much does it take to get a start with fly fishing? Nothing fancy, just a basic gear to test the waters. Any help is very welcomed.

If you don’t know how to fish…
then you deserve to work!

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Hi patin, u can try going to Tacklebox in subang jaya to enquire bout basic combo sets.. I got mine 9feet scierra 5 wt + okuma reel bout rm200+. Fly line depends on type.. about rm100+ and braided line as backing bout 100metres about rm40+.

Hope it helps

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Oh btw, Nick’s in Maldives now.

So Mr. Patin, u might wanna wait for his return then… [;)] [:D]

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Okay, thanks!

If you don’t know how to fish…
then you deserve to work!

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quote:
Originally posted by patin
Okay, thanks!

If you don’t know how to fish…
then you deserve to work!

Patin
Combo Set

Rod:Scierra 9’
Reel:Okuma Carina
Flyline + backing
Price:RM250.00…kawtim…[:D][:D][:D]

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quote:
Originally posted by haruanlover
quote:
Originally posted by patin
Okay, thanks!

If you don’t know how to fish…
then you deserve to work!

Patin
Combo Set

Rod:Scierra 9’
Reel:Okuma Carina
Flyline + backing
Price:RM250.00…kawtim…[:D][:D][:D]

Yes that is as basic as you can get.

I have a little more to add.

Okuma Carina does not have much drag, get Sierra instead.

If a little more money is not a big issue, get TFO Pro series or Amin (IM6) rods instead. Trust me you tend to use them a little bit longer before deciding to upgrade compare to the very basic setup.

Good luck.

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Novice, may i ask how much is the TFO pro series and Amin(im6) price range?

Thanks in advance.

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Geno, I have both the TFO and the Amin…iianm, the TFO is around 500 rgt. and the Amins go for around 350. Both are good rods, and for a first one, I’ll go for Pak Amin’s.

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I just got my 1st TFO Pro series from TackleBox last week.. which Nick recommended..
It’s a nicE rod! [:)] somemore got life time warranty!!! [:D]

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Good Day,

You should be quite satisfied with the TFO rod. They really are great for the money.

Christopher

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Hi All… My bro is in uk and am considering him to buy me a fly set. I have no idea WHATSOEVER ON FLY FISHING!!! Need guide from you guys…! For a total newbie… what would i require? I’m mostly for freshwater and brackish…

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dear suresh,i would advise you to buy from tacklebox as it will be cheaper and safer. flyrods and things got broken/lost in the mail before.just ask george or nick what you need.theres a wide range to choose from also and they can show you where to get good flyfishing .you also get free casting lessons .cheers.

subang

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quote:
Originally posted by hfyong
dear suresh,i would advise you to buy from tacklebox as it will be cheaper and safer. flyrods and things got broken/lost in the mail before.just ask george or nick what you need.theres a wide range to choose from also and they can show you where to get good flyfishing .you also get free casting lessons .cheers.

Second that! [;)]

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Yup Suresh, no arguments here…just about any fishing equipment is cheaper in Malaysia than anywhere else. Buying flyfishing equipment from UK is very expensive, even if you can get a refund on the 17.5% vat. Better you go see Nick at Tacklebox.

Btw, fishing equipment above the value of 18 GBP imported into the UK or any EU country attracts a “customs charge” … I just got hit with a 20 pound charge for a rod bought on ebay and sent to a relative in London to bring back home…aarrrggghhh.[:(]

<><ICHTUS><>

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thanks for the input guys. So i guess tacklebox is it then. But could someone recommend me a brand/model that is good for newbies + not that expensive?

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Suresh bro,

I think Nick got a combo set offer (Sceirra rod & Okuma reel) starting from RM250… if I’m not mistaken. That you have to check directly with Nick…

The Okuma reel is fine but as previously mentioned by Master Novice & Sir Tony Wee, u might wanna go straight to M. Amin or TFO in rod department; which are much better in quality but without far-fetched prices.

Go to Nick. Ask for advice. Cast out some rods. U’ll get there. [;)]

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quote:
Originally posted by hfyong
dear suresh,i would advise you to buy from tacklebox as it will be cheaper and safer. flyrods and things got broken/lost in the mail before.just ask george or nick what you need.theres a wide range to choose from also and they can show you where to get good flyfishing .you also get free casting lessons .cheers.

subang

hi[:)],tackle box got fly casting lesson thats good for beginner[8D] ,well i used line that quite like fly line one to try some casting result is ok lah[:D] but is it same as fly line feeling i need my money turn back first only can buy my fly reel and line[:p] , because i already got fly rod scierra sst 9’ [^],Cant wait to do real casting with fly hook with it [;)]

cheer hope know more in this forum

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yo , christ that bugs is your work ? look so real , , , is that real insect ? ? ?[8)]

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Good Day,

Yes I tied those flies. They are not real bugs… hehe. But they catch real fish!

Christopher

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ERMM.. NICK ALSO GOT REDINGTON CROSSWATER COMBO SET.. ONLY RM480.00.
FYI, MY FREN WANT TO SELL THE REDINGTON CROSSWATER AROUND RM400.00 (DIA NAK TUKAR SET LAIN). USED ONLY FOR 1 MONTH.

ANY FURTHER QUESTION, PLS EMAIL HIM - semputsemput@yahoo.com

-saya seorang beginner-