Mark Hayward

Thanks so much for all your replies, very helpful! I think I’ll avoid the leader to start in that case, just give myself a chance to throw some casts out and get some time clocked up on the water. Then as is inevitable I’ll Probably experiment, upgrading to the Braid line and leader later (along with new reel,rod,night vision goggles etc!?)

Having just moved to the US from the UK I’m blown away by your beautiful country and have been getting into fly fishing as a great excuse to get outdoors as much as possible! I had a fun day spinning for bass and am aiming to get myself a simple spinning reel/rod set up. (3&4 inch soft baits on a jig head, 8/10lb mono line, medium power fast action rod,3000 reel, ?!) I thought to start with a mono line as this is supposed to be good for beginners. My question is weather I need a leader on an 8/10lb mono line? If so what is the best type and weight? Keeping it simple to start and working up from there is my main aim. Any advice would be very much appreciated, Thank you!