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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.