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What tackle should I use when Fishing for Wild Brown Trout in Wales

Large Rivers Rods Line Nylon
Dry fly fishing 9-10 ft 5-6 Wt Floating 12ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb
Wet fly fishing 9-10 ft 5-6 Wt Floating 12ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb
Nymph fishing 9-10 ft 6-7 Wt Floating 12ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb
Medium Rivers Rods Line Nylon
Dry fly fishing 8-9 ft 5-6 Wt Floating 10ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb
Wet fly fishing 8-9 ft 5-6 Wt Floating 10ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb
Nymph fishing 8-9 ft 6-7 Wt Floating 10ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb

Small Rivers Rods Line Nylon
Dry fly fishing 6-8 ft 4-5 Wt Floating 9ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb
Wet fly fishing 6-8 ft 4-5 Wt Floating 9ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb
Nymph fishing 6-8 ft 4-5 Wt Floating 9ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb
Lakes Rods Line Nylon
Large lakes (Boat) 10-11 ft 6-7 Wt Floating 14ft -10ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb
Large Lakes (Bank) 9-10 ft 6-7 Wt Floating 14ft -10ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb
Small Lakes 8-9 ft 4-5 Wt Floating 9ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb
Float Tube 8-9 ft 4-5 Wt Floating 9ft of 10lb tapering to 4lb

Essential Tackle: life jacket, waders (chest or thigh), net with knotless mesh, leader degreaser, fly floatant, polarised sunglasses.