Despite having caught a fair number of salmon over the years, Ive never caught one on fly, so i would like to put this right.

I did have a go at this a couple of years ago but the cheap (£60) secondhand rod i bought on ebay broke when casting for some strange reason on its second trip out, i can only guess it must have had a bang at some point.

Anyway this has left me with a reel with a #10/11 floating line to match a rod with. I have my eye on something like this one, but I'm open to any other suggestions/ help anyone can give as i know nothing about salmon fly rods.

Thanks.

Brian.

Hey Brian, the rod looks like a good un and for that kind of money you should be ok.

Hi Brian
I have a 3 piece 15ft salmon fly rod. It was the first one I ever made and is as rough as a Badgers bum but if you want it you can have it for the price of the postage.
Cheers
Dave

Thats a very generous offer Dave and one i would be very happy to take you up on if you think it will cast a 10/11 line ok.

Brian.

Hi Brian
I have just checked and the rod I had in mind turns out to be a 14' for a 9/10.
I have got an old Cortland 15' for a 10/11 and you are welcome to that.
It is a bit of a poker but it has landed a few salmon.
PM me you address and I'll get it packed up.

Thank you Dave, you have a PM.