Equipment

Rods

9’ or 9’6”; 5 or 6 wt med to fast action

Reeds

Matched to the rod with approximately 100 meters backing

Fly Line

Floating preferably in a muted tone; grey or green (not fluro white or yellow)

Leader

12’ – 16’ tapered knotless to 6x

Tippet

A selection of 4, 5, 6x

Dries & Nymphs

Bring your own favorite patterns in size 12 to 18 including tungsten bead heads. We do have available an excellent range of local patterns for purchase

Completely waterproof jacket, wide brimmed hat, Polaroid glasses and camera

Waders

Stocking foot for early season. Thermal long Johns & Cotton over trousers are good for midsummer.

Boots

Rubber soled, with or without studs are best due to the invasion of Diddymo in some of our Rivers. Boots, waders and anything wet from the river will be washed and treated after the end of fishing each day.