Wasn't it Alec powell who asked:
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And, Andy....fill us in on preferred flies/lures etc. Are we supposed to be
stocking up with boobies or "real" flies?

Well... I shall have my usual selection:

Approximately 1000+ flies consisting of different patterns of Dries, Wets,
Lures and other monstrosities
3 x 10' rods (may add another just in case)
4 x reels plus an additional 8 spare spools all loaded with different Weight
Forward or Shooting Head lines
8 x spools of tippet all different strengths of fluorocarbon & copolymer
New boat seat to save my aching back

Of course..... I'll spend the first 2 hours trying to decide what setup and
flies to use ;o)

Alec, (who hopefully will be there mid Friday afternoon - usual spot in the
bar?)

Yep.... prolly arrive around that time too give or take.

Seriously, for choice of flies, my mate Alan (who's coming along) was
chatting with a guy who fishes Brenig regularly in the Welsh Fly-fishing
Team and he basically said that if you want to catch more fish then it's a
fast sinking line and boobies!
If you want to have more fun then dries if the conditions are right or wet
flies just below the surface, such as Kate Mclaren, Hoppers, Bibio, Black &
Peacock Spider etc.
Another chap I was chatting to at Fishtec said that one of the guy's who
works for them always does well at Brenig with sinking lines and Blobs.

Who knows? Who really cares? If I catch I'll be happy. If I don't catch,
I'll still be happy. It's a good weekend break, great day out, lovely
location and good company. What more could one ask for?

See you all soon,

Andy