Beginner Outfit
Buying an outfit to begin your Flyfishing journey is a challenging prospect. We often have people come to us for a days guided fishing after spending $300 on a fly outfit at their local tackle shop, only to find that they just can't cast their rod, the spool keeps falling off, and that the line is rubbish. You do get what you pay for, and unfortunately, if you spend $300 on an outfit, it's going to be crap - $300 of wasted money.
Spend your money wisely...
Every item below is hand picked by me to not only perform extremely well together, but will provide the highest performance at the lowest cost = BEST VALUE for you.
Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod
Hands down the best fly rod you can buy for the money, this well-appointed series includes rods to cover every angler.
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Innovator HLS² Fly Rod
The BEST VALUE, high performance fly rod on the market.
SA Mastery Infinity
THE GO-TO LINE FOR ALL FRESHWATER SPECIES
SA Dacron Backing
Extremely thin, low coefficient of friction, high abrasion resistance and colorfast, high visibility
We recommend a 3pk of 9' 4X Leaders, and a Spool of 4X Tippet to start you off.
SA ABSOLUTE TROUT FRESHWATER TIPPET - 30m
SA ABSOLUTE TROUT FRESHWATER 9' TAPERED LEADER 3-PACK
Flies
There is no need to go too crazy with flies. Start with a waterproof flybox like the C&F CF-1644, and add the following essential dozen flies that will work anywhere in Australia:
3 x #12 Para Adams
3 x $14 Royal Wulff
3 x #12 Moondance
3 x #14 Hare and Copper
3 x #12 Gould's Half Down Hopper
You can add to your basic fly collection once you see what works, and then determine what your needs are. Darren can also hand pick a more comprehensive selection for you if you want to have a more flies to choose from.
3 x #12 Para Adams
3 x $14 Royal Wulff
3 x #12 Moondance
3 x #14 Hare and Copper
3 x #12 Gould's Half Down Hopper
You can add to your basic fly collection once you see what works, and then determine what your needs are. Darren can also hand pick a more comprehensive selection for you if you want to have a more flies to choose from.
C&F CF-1644 Small Waterproof Fly Box
Para Adams - Fulling Mill
Royal Wulff - Fulling Mill
A "must have" pattern in your Trout fly box.
CAT3 Moondance
CAT3 Hare and Copper - Copper
Gould's Half Down Hopper
Essential Accessories
You will need some floatant like Loon Lochsa to apply to your dry flies before you start fishing them, and ideally some Top Ride to dry out waterlogged flies (but that one come come later). A pair of nippers to trim your knots and you are ready to hit the water!
Obviously I have a shop full of things that are great to have, but the essentials on this page are all you need to start you off on your journey.
Obviously I have a shop full of things that are great to have, but the essentials on this page are all you need to start you off on your journey.
Tiemco Dry Magic
Floatants change your fishing. This is a silicone-based gel floatant suited for all types of dry flies, including CDC patterns. Lasts longer and floats higher.
Hy-Flote Powder Dust
Keep those flies above water with Orvis's deluxe fly-fishing floatant.
Hy-Flote Powder not only keeps your flies high and dry, but it has a sparkle attractor mixed in and creates a realistic air bubble effect.
Made in USA.
