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jambon
@ColinTheBald
Fly fishing is simply an effective method of catching fish, largely trout, that has been mystified by twats for over a century. If you can give a little info on the rod length and line rating (this will be on the rod and expressed as a number), I can give you an idea of what you are equipped for and where to look on YouTube.
The first thing to do is practice casting, there are a multitude of beginners videos out there. Important tips: 1. Always practice with a fly on the end of the nylon line attached to the end of your fly line. 2. Snip off the point and barb of said fly with pliers. 3. Always wear glasses or shades.
If you don't do 1 you will make a noise like a whip cracking, if you don't do 2. and 3. you will have all the fun of removing hooks from your eyes and ears while you're learning. Practice over water if possible or grass if not, water doesn't fuck up fly lines.
In other news: off down the Tillingham for the first time tomorrow morning with my new TFG centrepin (£40, bid on Boxing Day when everyone else is too pissed @jambon), will probably blank as it's belting through and coloured. The centrepin spins beautifully!