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Technical guide

When fishing for river Trout an 8 ft rod coupled to a number 4 / 5 weight floating line will cover most situations although a 9ft to 10ft for a 5 line is ideal when specifically fishing for Grayling. Leaders should be fine, going as low as 2 1/2lb, with a maximum of 5lb. Dry Flies should include Adams, Black Gnat, & CDC F Fly. Successful wet flies are the Goldhead Hares Ear and Czech Nymphs in sizes 16 - 10. Salmon can be taken on 9ft to 10ft powerful single handed rods taking up to an 8 or 9 line, this equipment can also be used in the saltwater.

One of the top Salmon flies is the Stoats tail and Bass can be caught with a simple Clouser Minnow. Recommended lake fishing tackle is a 9 - 10ft rod, 7 weight lines of varying densities, leaders of 6lbs or so and a net. Flies need not be complicated and local favourites include: Black and Peacock, Hares Ear, Buzzers, Mini Lures and Hoppers or Bobs Bits.

Beware, especially when Boat Fishing, that the climate of Exmoor is prone to extreme and sudden changed! Always wear a buoyancy aid.

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