I recently spent a week fly fishing in Tasmania with members of the Sydney Fly Rodders club. I discovered Tasmania offers world class trout fishing and I will certainly go back again. As a relative novice to fly fishing for brown trout in streams, I hired a guide for my first day's fishing. It was... Continue Reading →
Every angler remembers their first piscatorial kiss. How with trembling hands they reeled in, far too quickly, and with none of the showmanship they’ve since developed, but somehow managed to yank that fish onto the bank without the slightest idea of what to do next. That was their first, the popping of their piscatorial cherry,... Continue Reading →
Catching bass on fly in fast flowing water is a magical experience.Once in a while, a fishing expedition exceeds my expectations. I've learnt to cherish these moments because I've spent most of my life being outwitted by fish. After talking about it for a few years, my fishing buddy Greg and I finally organised an... Continue Reading →
I left my bass spinning outfit at home this morning. All I took was a 6 weight fly rod. A brave move given my track record of trying to catch something, anything, on a fly from my kayak. But every angler has their day. Late spring is a wonderful time of year in Australia. Even more... Continue Reading →
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