what type of rod

[lucky]

hi all. i am looking to buy a fly rod and reel for the sea this year . want to try pollack and mack on the fly.. can anybody advise me on what type of set up.... i have never fly fish before on the sea.... thanks...

[doggie3131]

with it being your first rod,id go for a 9ft 6in 7/8 rated rod,the 7/8 is the fly line rating,this would be classed as a standard salmon rod and would handle a good pollock,this is what i use for pollock/mackerel fishing and you get a great fight with it.i think jason in heaneys in claremorris does a package of rod,reel and fly line for 90 euros,i'll check it out if you want.

[lucky]

thanks for that noel.. can you check it out for me please....

[patk]

Id recommend a 9 foot 9 wt rod especially if you go deep for pollack. Check out jimh site here site for more detailed info or drop him a pm pat

[doggie3131]

alan,jason in heaneys has the starter rod,reel,and line kits, starting from 59 euros,you can pay more,but i would not till you figure if its for you,but if you catch a 2lb plus pollock on fly.....you will never look back!

i have 9.6 9wt wilderness she dose the job well go on ebay you cann get them cheap on there