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I started fly fishing over 13 years ago. Was my sole fishing method for at least 4 years. Have not fly fished now for about 9 years. Started flyfishing again a couple weeks back. Today was my 2nd outing. Didn't catch anything a couple weeks back, but caught a flathead today.
My flyfishing rod is a G Loomis F1088/9 Mega. I currently am using a South Pacific Estuary Environs WF-8 sinking tip. I use to use a Lefty Kreh WF-8-F line and a Airflo 7000Ts III-Sense WF-9-i.
Well, I have'nt been able to get out and try as yet, busy with work and such, but I am wondering, how exactly do you get "flathead" on fly? How long is your tip that sinks, and what depth of water are you in? Trout I understand, their in shallow rivers etc, the concept makes perfect sense, but flaties are usually deep that im aware of,,(??) I know they do frequent shallow water sometimes, I've seen them, but not often.Quote:
Originally Posted by phillipda
Hi, Back when I was fly fishing 10 years ago I used to mainly catch flathead, in very shallow waters. The flathead up this way sit out in the shallows burying them selves until a prey goes pass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chops
I regularly catch flathead on live bait in water only about 2 to 4 foot deep. Big buggers to.
Flatties will take a Fly 'easily' in shallow water especially on the sand flats in bays either side of the tide change in salt water :ohyes:
I use an eight weight fly rod with a 9 weight sinking line and a fairly short leader at around 6 ft .
You can get good sized Bream with the same gear around the Oyster Leases :)
But you have to get out and give it a go and experiment in your own fishing area to see what works the best for yourself and your gear .
Cheers .
Kev,
What tips do you have for fly casting in strong winds (thinking Top End/Cape York in particular).
Good double haul technique and keeping the line low come to mind - any others that should be applied.
Also any tips to help master the double haul.
This site has a good animation:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bush65
double haul fly casting instruction
I am keen to get back into flyfishing. I have a good freshwater setup, but would be grateful for tips/opinions on the best (general) saltwater setup for WA.
Fly casting in windy conditions is very tricky and I try and avoid it by changing to spin or bait fishing in the same water .Quote:
Originally Posted by Bush65
If its windy and your still keen to fly fish - go for a heavier weighted rod and line set up with a 'Weight forward' fly line and reduce your leader length to avoid tangles in the leader .
Also consider positioning yourself with the wind at your back and the wind increasing speed on the line with your forward ( presentation) casts .
Single and double hauling helps with distance and windy situations .
Mastering the Double Hall is just a mater of practice and its mainly a coordination problem for most novice fly anglers .
I rarely use hauling unless I need distance on a cast at the side of a freshwater lake .
Hi Ben :)Quote:
Originally Posted by isuzurover
That link on Double Hauling is pretty good and it gives the basic ideas .
For a 'General Saltwater' set up I'd go for a 9 foot - 8 weight rod with a 9 weight 'shooting' fly line and a mixture of leaders depending on your target fish for your fishing session .
cheers mate