In about 2000 I was lucky enough to stumble onto BFR75 Modular reels and have been using them ever since. BFR stands for “British Fly Reels” but sice about 2004 these reels have been made in China. Progressivly over time I have added to my collection of these reels and I now have 9 separate … Read more
My travel/ backup fly fishing kit that will act as: A travel fishing kit that can stowed in my van or car to cover those situations when on the road we decide to have an un-programmed stop and a fishing opportunity presents itself. A backup when fishing from either of my boats or from other boats in fishing competitions
The amount of dissolved oxygen in water can have a significant effect on fish activity and well being and consequently from a fishing point of view its useful to understand why and when there may be more or less oxygen in water.
Suddenly my line tightened. Snagged? The fish pulled and headed downwards. I said to Steve I didn’t think it was big. I worked the fish towards the surface. It was bigger than I first thought. Steve peered at the fish, the fish peered back, turned and headed down. I said to myself, that fish is thinking “not that Chatterton bloke again, I’m out of here!” By this time Steve had hold of the landing net, that’s optimism for you!
Large populations of dark olive Yabbies of the Cherax Genus have developed in both Lake Jindabyne and Lake Eucumbene. Many anglers suggest that the Yabby has been responsible for changing the feeding habits of trout in the lakes as the populations of Yabbies have increased. In fact in both Lake Jindabyne and Lake Eucumbene you seldom catch a trout with a full stomach when the contents doesn’t include yabbies.
There are only really two types of flies dry flies and wet flies. A wet fly is any fly that is designed to be fished below the surface of the water. Dry flies fit into a number of logical categories.
There are only really two types of flies dry flies and wet flies. A dry fly is any fly that is designed to be fished on or in the surface film of the water. Dry flies can however be divided into a number of logical categories.
As a result of fishing in competitions I have got used to measuring fish that I catch rather than weighing them. It’s quick and simple and of course puts little extra stress on the fish so that is all good. The process of course does have its short comings in that you don’t know how much the fish weighted. Well that’s no longer the case because I have adopted a mathematical process called a ‘power low equation to allow me to calculate the weight of fish from just one or two measurements.
When the all the fair-weather fishermen are hiding under trees, in fishing huts or in their cars to keep dry, you will reap the rewards of some exciting fishing if you stay out in the rain. Just cast out your fly and let the rain drown it, just like what is happening to the real insects. Do not add any floatant. It is best to cast frequently as you will cover more water and I have found that the fly is normally taken just after it has broken the water surface.
My compromise set up for rivers involves replacing the Camou leader from the French leader set up with a clear floating line and the long yellow indicator with a bright braided loop on the end of the fly line.
