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fly rod setup for a river

sniper83 · 2012-03-16 15:44:21

hi lads, ive done a small bit of fly fishing in the past and im hoping to get back into it this year! Im just wondering whats the best setup for a fly rod on a river like the clare river in galway and smaller slower flowing rivers?? Im a bit confused due to the daunting array of confusing terms and options that are…

16-03-2012 04:44PM

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sniper83

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hi lads, ive done a small bit of fly fishing in the past and im hoping to get back into it this year!
Im just wondering whats the best setup for a fly rod on a river like the clare river in galway and smaller slower flowing rivers?? Im a bit confused due to the daunting array of confusing terms and options that are available when it comes to fly lines

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#2 16-03-2012 06:50PM

BoarHunter

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if you can afford it :

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/New-2012-Redington-CT-Classic-Trout-386-4-Fly-Rod-Combo-8634-Outfit-3-Wt-86-/400277694602?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3268e88a

it comes delivered ready to use

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#3 18-03-2012 01:40PM

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9' 5 weight rod will do pretty much anything on a river.

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