http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/forum.html?ForumID=1 SOUTHAFRICA74 posted on 05/02/2012:
Hi there all,I am coming down in Late April to Sydney then up to Perth, Justin will not be able to take me out fishing he will be away on a fishing trip.I need help with some tips on the area or if if someone is going out and need a extra person to help cover some costs please let me know, This is my first trip to Australia and would really love to have a amazing time.So if there is anyone that can help me in anyway i would really appreciate it.Thanks muchDennis.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2065 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2065;ForumID:1 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 04/02/2012:
http://www.sydneyangler.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=282989#post282989]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14687 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14687 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 04/02/2012:
Brendon, I am a boat rat. I'm going back to uni to do masters this year so my boat had to go, to fund the process.Now I just beg and borrow.Todays boat was a mates]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14685 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14685 LURE-N-FLY replied on 04/02/2012:
Double post]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14684 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14684 KEN replied on 04/02/2012:
Good seeing you and Adam out there Greg, you guys had quite a few double hook ups, my arms got so tired I was happy to watch you guys catch fish while I ncaught my breathe. The king I caught was a welcome surprise and it's first run took it straight to the backing and a bit more, only 62 cms but a noticlble difference in power between the king and salmon.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14683 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14683 LURE-N-FLY replied on 04/02/2012:
Was nice to meet you Kurt...and a pleasure to share a school with someone who didn't have a need to troll at high speed through them!Have you upgraded your boat? Nice rig!The beach scene will remain in memory bank for a long time to come.Cheers, Brendon]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14682 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14682 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 04/02/2012:
Lure n Fly.That was me.I felt ashamed to get my first salmon on spin gear. I'll be out there again hitting them tomorrow with jimmy..That scene on the beach was amazing. Couldn't believe the amount of bait.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14681 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14681 LURE-N-FLY replied on 04/02/2012:
Finished off a great day with some tailor]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14680 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14680 LURE-N-FLY replied on 04/02/2012:
Salmon]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14679 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14679 LURE-N-FLY replied on 04/02/2012:
Small king]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14678 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14678 LURE-N-FLY replied on 04/02/2012:
Check out the salmon and kings in the foreground]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14677 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14677 LURE-N-FLY replied on 04/02/2012:
Sensational is the only way to describe today. There was so much bait it wasn't funny and the salmon were ripping into it like there was no tomorrow. I found my first school tight in under a jetty. The residents were all screaming with excitement as I imagine they've never seen anything like it. One lady dropped a handline from her jetty and immediately hooked a nice salmon, burning her hands in the process...she was so excited which was great to see. My first cast to the school of "salmon" resulted in a nice little king! Just a rat, but great fun fighting him between jetties and mooring lines. After dispatching him, I landed a couple of salmon and also shared the school with another fly-fisher...Perhaps a resident here? The fish then moved slightly along the bank and were hitting bait hard against the beach. It was awesome to see the salmon going nuts in only inches of water. There were literally thousands of baitfish that ended up on the sand. One resident and I'll assume his grandson spent ages sweeping the baitfish back into the water! I'm not too sure the bait were to keen to get back there, but was great to see. Finished the day with a few tailor from the same area. Was talking to a bloke on a yacht, and he said you should have been this morning, there were heaps more fish...Wow. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14676 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14676 KEN replied on 04/02/2012:
It was amazing today, one of the most memorable since I've been fishing the Harbour. I couldn't believe the schools and how they would smash the bait, heaps of fun,Brad was out there braining them well, I left them biting but what a day.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14675 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14675 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 04/02/2012:
Yeah much the same this afternoon.Justin, when can we expect a new video.. I've watched all your others]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14674 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14674 GREGP replied on 04/02/2012:
More of the same today, in the same spots. The amount of bait, and number and willingness of the salmon was stunning. Between Adam and I we also got bonnies and tailor over the side, though I also dropped a frigate and we had a massive king follow a tailor up (moral of the story, have the big stick rigged with a big fly at the ready for followers).Ken spent the day in the same area. Think he managed a solid king amongst the mayhem.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14673 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14673 SARO replied on 04/02/2012:
It's painful looking at all of this while I am at work. Hopefully the weather is good on Monday and the fish in the harbour are hungry again!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14672 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14672 JUSTIN D replied on 03/02/2012:
There was no consistent fly. The key is where the cast lands. It really is a presentation thing. Quick casts, instant retrieves and more often than that multiple pick ups and drops on the "hot spots"]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14671 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14671 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 03/02/2012:
I went out for an arvo session. Saw similar scenes. Landed frigates, bonito, salmon, tailor.Justin what pattern were you getting yours on.I got Salmon on Sand Eel, but bonito on Eye Fly.Couldnt find a consistent fly today..]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14669 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14669 JUSTIN D replied on 03/02/2012:
Great day out there today. Only one other fly angler and pretty much had thousands of fish to ourselves. The intensity of the surface action was crazy. Graham Cole and John Dreyer had too many fish boated to count.Caught a few seconds on iPhone video, was raining a fair bit but very,very light and dead calm. Best day of the year IMHO :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14667 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064;replyID:14667 MARTIN FORTMANN posted on 03/02/2012:
Awesome live photo feed today.I so nearly went out but having only one car meant the kids and wife had to ride to school in the rain. So I went back to bed after reviewing the weather at 4:30am :evil: Just paid off the car loan. Maybe, it's time for another :? ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2064 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2064;ForumID:1 IKI JIMMY replied on 31/01/2012:
saro,sounds great - good on you for getting out there -- i've been a real whimp with the weather lately :oops: :oops: i'm sure you will like the reel , i bought the 8 -10 CRG11 and while its only half a season old now .. it has performed beautifullyPS i think you will get plenty of braid / backing on there .. much more that than suggested on the website :wink: can't help for line advice -- i'm so outdated on that.. my floater is a shooting head from the year 2000 or earlier :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2061;replyID:14643 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2061;replyID:14643 SARO posted on 30/01/2012:
So despite the terrible weather I went out in search of a fishing fix, was greeted with 20+kt winds which only got stronger but I was still able to break in the new Colton 7wt rod with a few bonito. First impressions of the rod are great, I was running an old airflo 8wt clear intermediate line on it and it seemed to cast really well even in the wild winds, and as far as fish fighting ability it was exactly what I was after to chase salmon, bonnies and tailor with. And as a nice way to top the day arrived home to find the crg2 reel I had also ordered, it seems slightly to small for the 7wt buy should suit its intended purpose fine. I really want to run a floating line on this setup any recommendations?CheersSaro]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2061 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2061;ForumID:1 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 29/01/2012:
I had one small issue when I first bought it.. But since then unbelievably well. Can't recommend them enough]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14641 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14641 SARO replied on 29/01/2012:
Just fit the crg2 for the 7wt thinking about the torrent for an 11wt penn rod I have, how has it performed for you so far?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14640 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14640 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 29/01/2012:
Yeah I've got the torrent.Really good company. The guy who makes them, stands by his product]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14639 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14639 SARO replied on 29/01/2012:
Yep trade winds in the blue blank just waiting for the reel now. I was lucky and got them on the last day of the special the price was why i bought it]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14638 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14638 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 29/01/2012:
Did you get the tradewinds? Been considering one of them. Sucks that the prices are back up]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14637 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14637 SARO replied on 29/01/2012:
Welll its going to have to be a monday trip, crappy weather report but it been too long and i just got a new colton 7wt rod i hanging out to try.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14636 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14636 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 29/01/2012:
I fished Pittwater Friday and Bonito, Salmon and Tailor were thick even with a massive easterly.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14635 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14635 SARO replied on 29/01/2012:
Good to hear trying to decide, pittwater or the harbour?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14634 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058;replyID:14634 GREGP posted on 28/01/2012:
Adam and I braved a marginal forecast this morning, but we were glad we did - big day on the surface stuff. Admittedly it was just bonnies and salmon as usual, but the average size of the bonnies was well up - they were 55cm fish rather than the 40-45cm fare that have become standard over the past season or so. And they were rather willing as well.Sambos were more their usual finniky selves, though there were certainly some rather impressively sized schools. And again, good sized fish.If you're umming and ahhing about the forecast for tomorrow, get out there. The fish are on]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2058 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2058;ForumID:1 KEN replied on 01/02/2012:
Nice going Rob, well done. Sounds like the boat is going well.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2057;replyID:14647 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2057;replyID:14647 BT replied on 30/01/2012:
hi Rob,'twas I as well. I'll come say g'day properly next time now i know who you are!cheers,Brad]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2057;replyID:14642 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2057;replyID:14642 PETER D replied on 26/01/2012:
Well done chappo. Always a good milestone. Looking forward to seeing the new boat on the water.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2057;replyID:14630 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2057;replyID:14630 IKI JIMMY replied on 26/01/2012:
Yep was me-- :-)]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2057;replyID:14629 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2057;replyID:14629 CHAPPO posted on 26/01/2012:
Hi guys this is a little late but hey I'm still on holidays.I headed out on Sunday the 22nd and while the weather was fairly crappy to say the least that is about 20kts from the South East it was a good test for the new new FORMULA 15 and it was everything I could have expected :D The up side was that there were very few people out on the water and this made getting into the sporadic action a little easier.I bumped into Grant (Iki Jimmy) and Brad, well I think it was them as I havn't been on the water for a while and there seem to be a whole new crew out there that I haven't met before. This is great as it means the salt water fly scene is alive and well and I look forward to getting to know the crew.Anyhow enough of that, I was happy to have landed a few nice fat little bonnies on the day, the first over the side of the new toy.See you out thereRob]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2057 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2057;ForumID:1 SAM replied on 23/01/2012:
I was out Friday morningsame story till i put a smallish white candy on then I got a couple of bonnies, I have to say they fight very well though.I also got smashed , hook just slipped out , after the fish went for an almighty run. In fact I never turned it or slowed it down.I just love the feeling of looking down at your hand wondering if you have a thumb left.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2056;replyID:14626 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2056;replyID:14626 BT replied on 22/01/2012:
Hi greg/anthony,I was out there as well on sat. i'm in the quintrex fishseeker with yellow and black piping. Ditto re fishing yesterday - although I found today was a bit better, windy but the bonnies were more willing for me. maritime were out checking life jackets, including the expiry date on the gas cylinders. Brad]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2056;replyID:14620 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2056;replyID:14620 GREGP replied on 21/01/2012:
Hi AnthonyThat was rather funny. I'm in the little Red and White Glass CC fishing 2 up with Adam.Agree the season hasn't (to date) matched last season, though I still think it's been reasonable. Last year was the best one I've seen in the last 10]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2056;replyID:14619 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2056;replyID:14619 BICKERS replied on 21/01/2012:
Greg Was out this morning in the Quintrex SC with a mate. We went out as far as the Colours and did't see any surface action until we got to Garden Island. We left early before the Maritime boat started issuing fines. All the boats were bunched up along the exclusion zone line like the start of the Sydney to Hobart yatch race and drifting in. Compared to last year the harbour is fishing tough.Cheers Anthony ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2056;replyID:14618 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2056;replyID:14618 GREGP posted on 21/01/2012:
Well it started wet and finished wetter. Started raining a bit after sunrise, drizzled on and off then a thunderstorm finished the job around 10.If you weren't out there, you didn't miss a great deal on the fishing front either. No sight of kings, a couple of smallish patches of sambos and a smattering of stupidly fussy bonnies holding tight in the naval zone. We got the string pulled a couple of times, but it certainly wasn't a champagne morning. I must say I've been a bit surprised how finiky the bonnies have been some mornings this season. Last year they pretty much ate anything that hit the water, today the hookups were few and far between - there were a dozen times I thought "well that's GOT to get eaten" and the fly proceeded to do nothing of the sort. I wasn't Robinson Crusoe either - I think there were 6 boats out there fly fishing (some 2 up) and the hookups when the bonnies were up could probably have been counted on 1 hand. ANyone else run into this?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2056 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2056;ForumID:1 JUSTIN D replied on 16/01/2012:
I don't know why it double posts but after seeing it a lot I double check hitting the button once and it's definitely not operator error.Still no sight in left eye Eddie, it's a slow process]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14598 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14598 STUARTT replied on 16/01/2012:
Double vision = double posting]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14597 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14597 ESAVKOVIC replied on 16/01/2012:
JD how's the eye coming along?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14596 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14596 JUSTIN D replied on 16/01/2012:
Lol, I didn't do that on purpose:) it happens a lot now]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14595 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14595 STUARTT replied on 16/01/2012:
Only for some .....]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14594 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14594 JUSTIN D replied on 16/01/2012:
and double posting bug still lives]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14592 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14592 STUARTT replied on 16/01/2012:
Date & time test !!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14591 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14591 STUARTT replied on 16/01/2012:
Mmmmm, makes the year go quicker - holiday time closer !]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14589 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14589 LIONEL replied on 16/01/2012:
I bought my daughter an ipodI bought my son an ipadI bought my wife an iron, told her it would interface nicely with icook, iclean, ilaundry and iwash. But alas something has gone wrong.... my wife installed inag which deleted the ibonk option........ :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14584 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14584 BLUECOD replied on 15/01/2012:
Stuart - I'd better come and see you and find out about a wife upgrade. :twisted: She's always unavailable and there doesn't seem to be an improvement in performance upon her return to wifely duties :( but thanks for the heads up regarding the server :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14583 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053;replyID:14583 STUARTT posted on 15/01/2012:
Hi GuysI will be upgrading the server that this site runs on during Monday 16th January.the site will be unavailable for about 1 hour during the day.Sorry for the inconvenience, but this will keep things running smoothly for another few years.Stuart Tremain]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2053 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2053;ForumID:1 FELTY replied on 20/01/2012:
I use a white plastic bread board with whipper Snipper cord stuffed through it and which I place on the carpet of my boat - works brillianty. Made it about 12 years ago for $10 and is still going strong. Stops the wind moving the line on the floor which is half the problem. With SA lines a good stretch at the start of the day also helps.CheersMike]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14617 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14617 IKI JIMMY replied on 19/01/2012:
my reliable RPLXI 9wt used to love the old SA striper int. lines till the running line cracked and they tangled like crazy (must admitt they were well abused) my current line is a no name / rebranded intermediate clear coated mono line that is very supple and until recently did not tangle much (clean your line you idiot !!), it loads fast and shoots well. my main wish for a fly line is to tangle as little as possible.. i believe that causes me more missed fish and more frustration than anything else - distance ? presentation? shootability? :?: :?: bugger all that give me a line that doesn't tangle much - AND a good LMD :lol: :lol: :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14610 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14610 BILL_M replied on 17/01/2012:
Without doubt my favourite is an Xi3 990 with a MAKO 9500 and RIO Floating/Intermediate line. This outfit has accounted for a good few goldens.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14605 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14605 LIONEL replied on 16/01/2012:
Heavily weighted forward lines are the go for quick multiple presentations!!!!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14585 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14585 BIG GAV replied on 15/01/2012:
[quote=Pommy Matt]I think it's interesting how many of us like to either overline or use lines with very aggressive tapers that have the effect of overlining. A comment perhaps on the trend towards ever faster actioned rods, which sound good on paper but maybe in practice, something a bit more forgiving is more comfortable to use.[/quote]I have a feeling it's more to do with line tapper, then rod tapper. Particularly with the mid weight 6/7/8's in the salt we tend to cast larger/heavier flys and theres just not enough mass in the lines to cope. So a more aggressive line tappers just helps turn them over. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14581 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14581 LIONEL replied on 15/01/2012:
I dunno, quick presentations and faster casting rotation? require more aggressive tackle?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14580 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14580 POMMY MATT replied on 15/01/2012:
I think it's interesting how many of us like to either overline or use lines with very aggressive tapers that have the effect of overlining. A comment perhaps on the trend towards ever faster actioned rods, which sound good on paper but maybe in practice, something a bit more forgiving is more comfortable to use.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14579 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14579 LIONEL replied on 15/01/2012:
Love my Echo Classic#7 :D rigged with either a rio clouser#7 floater or a cortland camo #8 inter for all Sydney harbour work. :wink: All other non boating fishing has been covered nicely by the D/C F/T #2..... :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14577 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14577 FELTY replied on 15/01/2012:
MattThe change was a good 5 years ago or so. I was fortunate enough to have a few in stock and load up on a couple of extras at the time which means it didnt affect me for a while but sadly those are now just about finished. Not sure if it affected the #8 and lower but it was definately an issue on the #9 and #10. Believe the reason was that some of their running lines were breaking on big fish (Tarpon etc) so not sure if they did the same the their lower weights lines which were less likely to need beefing up.CheersMike]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14573 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14573 POMMY MATT replied on 15/01/2012:
I think my single favourite, as much because of history although it's still a great outfit, is my xi2 8wt and SA Striper intermediate tropicore. I think this is the best line ever made, shame they seem to be harder to come by these days. Felty I'll have to look into your running line observation - my 8wt is of reasonable vintage, but I bought a 9 recently for my TCR. When did this change occur? I don't mind the Rio outbounds but I really can't get on with their tropical lines.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14572 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14572 BLUECOD replied on 15/01/2012:
My first time over to CXI a couple of years ago, saw me walk onto the flats armed with a Redington CPS #8 loaded with a Rio Bonefish 8 - that afternoon I walked into the lodge knowing I had struggled all day.Next day saw me on the flats with my backup rod a Redington #8 RS4 loaded with a Redfish 9 .... how sweet it was, it sang and still does, being my favourite combination for local pelagics as well.For stream dry fly and local mullet my #5 Z Axis 8'6" with #5 Rio Gold is as sweet as a nut .... but that combination won't carry a heavier fly.Still working on #6 and #7 weights to work out which ones I prefer :wink: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14571 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14571 BIG GAV replied on 15/01/2012:
I think the line deffinately makes the outfit felty!All time favourite; TCR8 with Rio saltwater tapperI had the bonefish, awesome for long casts with small flys/candies, but that saltwater tapper is a lot more versitile IMO, being a lot better for fishing clousers and poppers]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14569 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052;replyID:14569 FELTY posted on 15/01/2012:
One often sees threads about rod preferences but to my mind it is obviously the combination of Rod and line that counts (and personal preference of course). A classic example was the SAGE TCR #8 which I loaded with SA Striper Tapers and found difficult to use. Then received advice to load it with a Bonefish taper and bingo - awesome combination. For many years my beloved two piece RPLXI #9 and #10's loaded with SA Striper lines were my favourite combinations but Scientific Anglers then changed their Striper line formula and fattened up their running lines which changed the complete feel and suddenly made 2 awesome rods pretty bloody pedestrian no matter what weight line I tried - very frustrating. Fortunately I tried the RIO Outbound and it works perfectly so hopefully my old RPLXI's are now back in business.So If I had to rate my all time best Rod/line combinations it would go as follows:1. SAGE Z-Axis #5 loaded with a #6 Rio Aqualux line2. SAGE RPLXI #9 (2 Piece) loaded with SA Striper #10 (but the original line before they thickened up the running line)3. SAGE TCR #8 loaded with a SA #8 Bonefish Taper4. SAGE RPLXI #10 (2 Piece) loaded with RIO Outbound Hover #10 (37ft head)Oh and I should add, yes I am part of Team SAGE - something I thank the good Lord for each night when I say my prayers. :) But the intent of this post is not to push one rod type over another (I happen to only use SAGE) but rather to explore your all time favourite rod/line combinations - so what are yours?RegardsMike]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2052 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2052;ForumID:1 LIONEL replied on 15/01/2012:
You know you've gotta be careful razzing on MJ's rug picks :mrgreen: He is a surgeon after all and you never know..... :twisted: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14578 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14578 MJ replied on 15/01/2012:
Mike and George,It's all good fun,and taken with a grain of salt.You would have liked those solid kings on the surface-hasn't happened that much this year.I'm waiting for the place to fire up with some good weather-it will happen.Mike that bonnie went 9lbs.It shot down deep like a king,but with headshakes and was quite powerful.The Pittwater situation is dire,but inevitably this will only change when they buy out the pros.Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14576 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14576 FELTY replied on 15/01/2012:
Yes but I suppose at least Im doing it in a nice way that acknowledges he has those kings taped and has had for a few years. As for Pittwater - it continues to be slim pickings. In fact havent even seen a king on the last three outings. Thank heavens for some decent sized Bonnies and a few sambos here and there.Have been meaning to get out onto the harbour but somehow just havent managed to get down there.... maybe soon. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14575 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14575 BLUECOD replied on 15/01/2012:
They're a couple of nice fish Mark :) [quote=Felty]For years I thought you actually had kings and crocs imprinted on your carpet and were just taking the piss! [/quote] :shock: not too sure about who's taking it now :lol: :lol: :lol:]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14567 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14567 FELTY replied on 15/01/2012:
PS You missed getting your crocs in the King pic. For years I thought you actually had kings and crocs imprinted on your carpet and were just taking the piss! :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14566 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14566 FELTY replied on 15/01/2012:
Jeez - solid Bonnie!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14565 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14565 MJ replied on 14/01/2012:
Morsie hooked up earlier in the week.After searching high and low we finally came acrossa school of willing rats.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14561 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14561 MJ replied on 14/01/2012:
This big bonnie had head shakes but fought hard- similar to a king,it went 67cm. It was hookedoutside]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14560 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051;replyID:14560 MJ posted on 14/01/2012:
Lately I have found larger surface kingies.They move about,and are hard to find,and are upfleetingly.But when found seem keen to take my flies.I nailed a few today.The carpet pic(-getover it you blokes,its all about the fish) went 74cm.Also hooked a standard bonnie in the same area which was chased by a bigger king around 90cm.Unfortunately my fly was occupied by the bonnie at the time! Caught up with GregP today who was enjoying hookingup-very therapeutic!Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2051 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2051;ForumID:1 PETER D replied on 18/01/2012:
7wt GLX Crosscurrent and a 7wt Monic clear floater. Been my goto rod since I came back from my first trip ti CI in 2007. Normally has an eye or small candy attached.I usually have a 9wt SA wet tip clear loaded with a clouser and a 11 with lc13 and the EP squid as well.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14608 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14608 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 18/01/2012:
I use the scientific anglers bonefish 8# too.Awesome line. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14607 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14607 JOHN replied on 17/01/2012:
I have also moved down to a 7wt for my salmon/bonnie fishing. I am using an XP with an 8wt SA Bonefish Int. and finding it a sweet combination (even better once I proped three feet off the tip!). I used to use my 8wt Xi2 but I think it is really closer to a 9wt and the 7wt XP is so much more fun. I dont feel compromised distance wise, but that's just my dodgy casting!John]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14606 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14606 GREGP replied on 15/01/2012:
Matt - just small candies and eyes. Typically I run a SA tropic striped bass over my Loomis.I'd have thought you'd expect a cannon 9 weight to cast further and faster that a sweet 7? Do other people get the same sort of distance and speed of cast from their lighter sticks?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14582 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14582 FELTY replied on 15/01/2012:
GeorgeI think my Z-Axis is a 9ft but try the #6 Aqualux as I am sure you will be happy. I found the #5 on a #5 didnt turn over quickly enough but as soon as I went to the #6 - Oh so sweet!Mike]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14574 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14574 POMMY MATT replied on 15/01/2012:
What fly were you using Greg? That SA bonefish has a long head and you need to get a fair bit of line aerialised to get it going. It doesn't carry a big fly well - but it isn't designed to. Also your 9 is a cannon - loomis GLX crosscurrent - and if you're using an outbound or similar on the 9, these are very aggressive tapers that lend themselves to quick long casts with minimal false casting - great for pelagics but not so great for presentation. So what you're saying doesn't surprise me at all in that context. Try a line with a more aggressive taper and maybe a smaller fly and you should get it flying.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14570 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14570 BLUECOD replied on 15/01/2012:
Mike, I've the #5 8'6" Z and running the Rio Gold through it - great dry fly rod with that line on it but it appears to end there :( whack a saltwater fly on it and it disappoints ..... maybe a different line might bring it up ???]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14568 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14568 FELTY replied on 15/01/2012:
William/GregFor the #5 try the Rio Aqualux and I can promise you wont be dissapointed. For Bonnies and Salmon I have used a #5 SAGE Z-Axis loaded with a #6 Aqualux for this entire summer and it has fast become my favourite rod. Its actually a fresh water lake line but is perfect for salt as well.The beauty of the Aqualux is it shoots beautifully but still has all the characteristics and grace of a normal fly line with awesome gentle presentation. When I got the Z-Axis this was Morsies recommendation and he was spot on the money. Its avaible in everything from a #3 to an #8 so could suite for both your rods. I have the #6 on board so if you see me on the water come over and have a cast if you like. From memory the #5 on a #5 was just a little too light and gentle (trout like) and it needs to be uplined by 1 (but decide for yourself).I do however agree that the Outbound is also a great line and I am using the longer one (120 ft with 37ft head) on my #9 and #10. I have the Outbound hover which is between a floating and an intermediate and great for poppers. Casts a mile!! Loved it so much I have just bought the Outbound intermediate but havent had a chance to load it yet. Good luck.CheersMike]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14564 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14564 GREGP replied on 14/01/2012:
Think I had a SA bonefish inter on. I say think as I was using Martin's line & reel rather than mine today.Yor point is a good one - perhaps with a more optimised setup that gap wouldn't feel quite as vast. I was though struck by the fact that that there was such a gulf between the two. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14563 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14563 WILLIAM replied on 14/01/2012:
[quote=GregP]As I side note, I fished a 7 weight today for the surface stuff rather than my standard 9 weight (which I had rigged for the fishing deep). Enjoyed scrapping with the fish on the lighter gear, though I also feel it cost me hookups - I reckon it was costing me 8-10 feet or so, and probably an extra false cast to get it there. [/quote]Greg have you tried a Rio Outbound? That's what I put on my 7wt and 5wt outfits - very quick shooting and much more fun on bonnies than the 9wt (which I still keep rigged and ready with a bigger fly or popper.) :wink: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14562 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14562 GREGP replied on 14/01/2012:
Adam and I also had a good day. Still pulled the morning shift, in spite of the weather (though admittedly we ended up delaying our launch until it stopped hacking it down - glad you can get great coffee down the Cross @ 6am). We pulled a bonnie and a frigate early, but I must say that by 10am I was wondering if we pulled the right reign. The fish had been extremely patchy and up and down.Thankfully it came together soon after. We pulled a few good sambos and also a decent tailor. Couldn't nail the king to round out the set though. MJ (aka the Carpet paparazzi :lol: ) managed a couple of good specimens though, and well as a stonker of a bonnie. As I side note, I fished a 7 weight today for the surface stuff rather than my standard 9 weight (which I had rigged for the fishing deep). Enjoyed scrapping with the fish on the lighter gear, though I also feel it cost me hookups - I reckon it was costing me 8-10 feet or so, and probably an extra false cast to get it there. Perhaps that will narrow as I get a bit more used to the stick, but I reckon it's worth keeping in mind if you're struggling to hook up. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14559 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050;replyID:14559 LURE-N-FLY posted on 14/01/2012:
I set the alarm for a pre-dawn start and woke to the sound of strong winds. Decided to give it half an hour, then the heavens opened up so back off to bed I went.Around lunch time I noticed the wind dropped out, so with the boat still packed, I decided to hit the harbour for a quick session.There were tailor and bonito everywhere and surprisingly, I had them all to myself for once! The fish were located in the same spots that have been productive over the past few months.The fish are feeding on whitebait which made them really easy for a change.Not sure of the final counts, but landed approximately 6 tailor and about 10 bonito. The first few fish were taken on eyes, then I upgraded to a surf candy when I realised the prey were whitebait. I was chased off the water by a nasty looking front about 5:30 which doesn't seem to have hit.All up, a pleasing end to the day.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2050 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2050;ForumID:1 STUARTT replied on 14/01/2012:
Parking on the main road at Bayview would be a good option too, cheaper and more traffic = less opportunity for the grubs !]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2049;replyID:14558 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2049;replyID:14558 STUARTT replied on 14/01/2012:
As George says, a GOOD trailer lock, and if you have fancy rollers, make sure they don't' come off easily. I did have a complete trailer stollen from there, very inconvenient!It may be a bit more $$$ but the boat ramp at Bayview may be a better option.Bayview ramp is a little closer to the Basin - good camping facilities there, and easy to beach your boat in a reasonably protected position.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2049;replyID:14557 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2049;replyID:14557 SARO replied on 14/01/2012:
That sounds like a good plan George as long as the weather co operates, and hopefully I can get most of the 10 species challenge in that trip! ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2049;replyID:14556 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2049;replyID:14556 BLUECOD replied on 14/01/2012:
There's a camping ground at Patonga and one at the Basin [Coasters Retreat/Pittwater] and those two are the only legal ones until you get up past Wisemans Ferry.There are two definitions for legal1. What is written in legislation and regulations, Park plans of management etc. and2. everything is legal until your caughtThere used to be a legal camping spot on a point on the southern side of Berowra Creek [true right bank] shortly after you enter the creek from the Hawkesbury, but NPWS ended that a decade ago ..... and there is a camp spot in behind Bar Island [elevated spot behind a little beach] that gets used infrequently.Looking at your target species, consider fishing the flats at the end of the bays within the Cowan system, overnight at the Basin [Coasters Retreat] and fish Pittwater/Broken Bay for pelagics early the next day, then the Careel Bay flats before fishing the bays in Cowan again on your return trip.If your leaving your car and trailer unattended overnight make sure you have anything of value out of your car and a good trailer lock as well.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2049;replyID:14555 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2049;replyID:14555 SARO posted on 14/01/2012:
Gday all,Me and a mate are planning an overnight trip on the hawkesbury in a couple of weeks, we will probably launch the boat from Akuna bay but we are trying to find a place to set up camp at night any suggestions are welcome. Plan on trying out a few fishing options from bream and whiting on the flats to hopefully finding a few pelagics to throw flies at.Thanks in advanceSaro]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2049 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2049;ForumID:1 FELTY replied on 28/01/2012:
Yes JustinI do remember the Hopper pattern chirp - that was funny!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14633 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14633 JUSTIN D replied on 27/01/2012:
So felty's one leg, I'm one eye, I'm afraid what that makes you Dave!! :shock: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14632 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14632 DAVE BRADLEY replied on 26/01/2012:
Hope it is all going well Scoota..Felty, you and me..One leg, one eye and one a##hole ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14631 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14631 LIONEL replied on 23/01/2012:
JD, you gunna rename your boat "Pieces of Eight"]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14625 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14625 JUSTIN D replied on 23/01/2012:
I've ordered the parrot!! I'll be around soon mike, hope you got a spare leg in black?I love politically incorrect Mike. You forget, I asked you a few years ago when you were going to release the Feltys "hopper" pattern :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14624 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14624 CHAPPO replied on 23/01/2012:
Mike,If you can't get away with a bit peg leg fun I don't know who can :D JD hope the eye continues to improve and look forward to catching up on the water.Rob]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14623 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14623 FELTY replied on 23/01/2012:
Yeah and then you can get a peg leg like me and really get people talking!!I know thats not politically correct but hopefully I can get away with it!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14622 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14622 DJMAC replied on 23/01/2012:
glad too hear you're coming good Justin.Though I must say I think the addition of an Eye patch would bring a certain level of mystery and excitement too your charter business :)Col ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14621 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14621 IKI JIMMY replied on 20/01/2012:
good news mate !]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14615 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14615 JUSTIN D replied on 19/01/2012:
Yep, hey guys, the staph infection seems to have left and the redness and swelling going.Unfortunately little or no sight yet but the bacteria sure leave a lot of debris in the eye. It's hoped the debris will clear or alternatively I may need an op to clean it out.The prognosis is certainly better than the 2 docs who'd told me I wouldn't get my sight back.I'll keep things updated when I know more.Thanks]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14612 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14612 BLUECOD replied on 19/01/2012:
Time for an update JD ... how's it coming along?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14611 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14611 KEN replied on 13/01/2012:
Wishing you a quick recovery JD]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14554 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14554 JUSTIN D replied on 11/01/2012:
Thanks all, nice to see the messages and receive the calls]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14547 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14547 GEORGE replied on 11/01/2012:
Ouch!! .... Speedy recovery Justin. I'm sure you'll be fine.Take care! :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14546 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14546 JUSTIN D replied on 11/01/2012:
Ha bloody ha Tremain :roll: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14544 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14544 STUARTT replied on 11/01/2012:
JDAren't you glad that you are not getting that other infection treated ... I mean injections into ****MODERATED**** must be painful.See ya soon !!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14543 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14543 IKI JIMMY replied on 11/01/2012:
justin,wishing you a speedy recoverycheersgrant]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14541 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14541 LIONEL replied on 11/01/2012:
OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH farkin ouch :shock: Fingers crossed!!!!Get well :wink: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14540 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14540 BICKERS replied on 11/01/2012:
Justin - get well soon. Cheers Anthony]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14539 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14539 TH replied on 11/01/2012:
Hey JD get well soon and we'll see you out there.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14538 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14538 CHAPPO replied on 10/01/2012:
Hey big guy sorry to hear that your eye has flared up, and hope that you have a swift recovery. Still somewhere in QLDRob]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14537 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14537 PETE W replied on 10/01/2012:
I was very concerned when I heard this last week. Hope all is well. Look after yourself Justin - don't rush anything. All the best. Pete.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14536 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14536 PETER D replied on 10/01/2012:
Hope things improve soon Justin. Could not begin to imagine how much an injection into your eyeball must hurt.Peter]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14535 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14535 ANJILL replied on 10/01/2012:
Get well soon mate.Tony.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14534 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14534 MUSTAFA replied on 10/01/2012:
best Wishes Justin , I hope you recover ASAP :wink: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14533 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14533 JUSTIN D replied on 10/01/2012:
Thanks guys. My pterygium surgery was text book and after 2 weeks was healing brilliantly. Unfortunately on Thursday night I lost all sight in my left eye. A trip to Sydney eye hospital has confirmed a staph infection in the back of the eye. The infection is a total mystery because it makes almost no sense it came from pterygium surgery and may indeed have come from blood born problem. Anyway, its really rare and heads are being scratched. Depending on the doctor the prognosis of sight returning is anywhere from almost zero hope to full recovery, in other words, who knows? I must say that if they stick one more injection into my eyeball ill end up in a straight jacket cos the anaesthetic just plain won't work on an inflamed eye like this, it's pain you cannot imagine, beyond words.Sydney Eye Hospital and the staff would rate amongst the best IMHOMeantime I'll get out of here in a few days, get on with life and deal with whatever happens, it could be worse.Thanks for your thoughts guys JD]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14531 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14531 GREGP replied on 10/01/2012:
Sounds painful, though good to hear he's on the mend. Get better fella]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14529 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14529 WILLIAM replied on 10/01/2012:
Hey Justin - I sincerely hope it all mends up okay and those specialist eyes get back in into perfect fish spotting mode before long.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14528 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14528 FELTY replied on 10/01/2012:
Jeez thats not good news but thanks for letting us know Max. I hadnt seen Justin on the water in a few days and was wondering where he was.Hopefully they are getting on top of the infection and we see him out there soon.CheersMike]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14527 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14527 SAM replied on 10/01/2012:
Visited him and he was doing fine today all dressed ready for action today, until they told him about the next injection which he was looking forward to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Told me the eye was on the improve, which is great news. Left him in the very steady hands of the specialist as we left :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :D :D :D :D :D :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14526 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14526 BLUECOD replied on 10/01/2012:
Thanks Max, I contacted him whilst he was in triage for the infection and he wasn't particularly happy then so I didn't know whether to post or not - hopefully he'll be out and about quickly]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14525 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048;replyID:14525 MAXPAGET posted on 10/01/2012:
Hello AllDon't know how many of you know. I haven't seen any posts on him so thought I would post here in case some of you haven't heard.Justin's surgery on his pterygium (had to check spelling) has gone a bit south and he developed an infection. The result is that he has temporarily (hopefully only) lost the sight in his left eye. :shock: He is currently in hospital having antibiotic shots into the eye to effect a cure but it is a slow and I imagine painful process. Not to mention he isn't getting out on the boat!I am lucky to be out with him for 4 days next week so we are both hoping he improves sufficiently for that and can take the charter without aggravating anything.As I think most of you would know him I thought I would let you know so you may wish him all the best with it and hope he recovers swiftly (not least of all 'cos I am looking forward to next week! :wink: )I have spoken to him and he was happy for me to post.CheersMax]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2048 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2048;ForumID:1 STEVEB replied on 02/02/2012:
All fishing slots now filled, some with guys from the site. Weather looking good for 0400 departure this Saturday, steam to the Norah Canyons and then start looking.Will try to put up reports as we go - enjoy the ride.Steve]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14663 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14663 STUARTT replied on 17/01/2012:
Sorry guys, a small glitch with the new server was causing the image size problem.All fixed now !!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14603 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14603 STEVEB replied on 17/01/2012:
Doh !!!! Will do - not so computer friendly here...will try resizing itSteve]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14601 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14601 JUSTIN D replied on 17/01/2012:
Hey Steve, you might have to re load that pic as its too large :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14600 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14600 STEVEB replied on 16/01/2012:
Looks like 16th and 17th closed out now - only 6th / 7th slots left openSpent Sunday out wide pulling teezers - zeros apart from a couple of skippies.Meanwhile port has started going off - The force got 4 on Thurs, Tim Dean on Calypso got 5 before 3pm today and went in early. Numerous other boats having 3/4 fish days.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14599 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14599 STEVEB replied on 10/01/2012:
Only slots left are now as follows:Mon 6thTue 7thThu 16thFri 17thCheers]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14532 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14532 PETER D replied on 07/01/2012:
Some good reports too:[url=http://www.gotone.com.au/fishingreports.php?ID=1406]http://www.gotone.com.au/fishingreports.php?ID=1406[/url]]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14495 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047;replyID:14495 STEVEB posted on 07/01/2012:
Let me know if interested - the place goes off every year for marlin and should not be missed.http://www.saltwaterflyfishing.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=10424Steve]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2047 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2047;ForumID:1 BIG GAV replied on 13/01/2012:
Jealous you lost your mojo?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14553 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14553 IKI JIMMY replied on 13/01/2012:
yep true that gav,less time earning brownie points and buying flowers and more time fishing ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14552 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14552 BIG GAV replied on 12/01/2012:
Sounds like you've lost your mojo Jimmy!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14551 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14551 MJ replied on 12/01/2012:
This is an interesting website!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14549 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14549 JUSTIN D replied on 12/01/2012:
Strange people :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14550 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14550 LIONEL replied on 11/01/2012:
sing to "i'd love to have a beer with" :lol: My fishing mates got the hot hand, the hot hand my mate has got. :oops: He's catching all the fish :evil: , gunna push the bugger off this boat :mrgreen: Hijacked again. 8) ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14548 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14548 IKI JIMMY replied on 11/01/2012:
na matt same guy ,i do confess i was near silent on saturday afternoon - what was i gonna sing?"i'm 8 - 2 down , 8-2 down, 8-2 down, getting smashed by eddie 8-2 down ??"" :lol: actually it might have been 8-3 down.. but with that sort of thrashing it don't matter much :oops: :oops: and sorry for the thread hijack !]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14542 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14542 POMMY MATT replied on 10/01/2012:
[quote=esavkovic][quote=MJ]Ed,Good to see you enjoying your work-but I could not imagine Grant taking the piss if he cameout ahead in any competition?[/quote]HAHA how little you know Grant. You should hear the little jingles he puts together and sings when he wins![/quote]I'm actually betting here that we are talking about two different Grants! :D]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14524 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14524 ESAVKOVIC replied on 10/01/2012:
[quote=MJ]Ed,Good to see you enjoying your work-but I could not imagine Grant taking the piss if he cameout ahead in any competition?[/quote]HAHA how little you know Grant. You should hear the little jingles he puts together and sings when he wins!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14523 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14523 PETER D replied on 09/01/2012:
That too Bill :D Goldies are on the yet-to-do list as well. Have to talk about time and tides. ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14522 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14522 BILL_M replied on 09/01/2012:
[quote=Peter D]I have to agree there Mark. I now have done 3 trips to CI, which is a great destination. It has me hooked on shallow water flats fishing. Got to admit though, it has lost some of the "adventure" of the first trip. NZ kings sound nice. Exmouth would be good. Rompin Sails too. However, I have some unfinished business in Florida after my one chance at Tarpon fishing was completely blown out by Tropical Storm Barry (which I am sure was named after my FIL). I'd love to chase some redfish and baby tarpon. I will get there again some day.Peter[/quote]You have to come up and tackle some shallow water tailing goldens and bastards too Pete!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14521 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14521 MJ replied on 09/01/2012:
[quote=esavkovic]How many times do I have to tell you Jimmy, it's not the fly it's how you fish it!Seriously though, something was up on Saturday. I counted at least 3 fish where with the wind where it was I couldn't cast until the wind spun the boat around which was often when you were casting out a second time and still I hooked up.It was pretty awesome with the sun out and seeing the fish hunt down the fly and smash it.MJ, I will smile next time. I was very focused on Sat, Grant brings out the competitor in me because I never hear the end of it when he catches more fish![/quote]Ed,Good to see you enjoying your work-but I could not imagine Grant taking the piss if he cameout ahead in any competition?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14520 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14520 ESAVKOVIC replied on 09/01/2012:
How many times do I have to tell you Jimmy, it's not the fly it's how you fish it!Seriously though, something was up on Saturday. I counted at least 3 fish where with the wind where it was I couldn't cast until the wind spun the boat around which was often when you were casting out a second time and still I hooked up.It was pretty awesome with the sun out and seeing the fish hunt down the fly and smash it.MJ, I will smile next time. I was very focused on Sat, Grant brings out the competitor in me because I never hear the end of it when he catches more fish!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14517 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14517 SARO replied on 09/01/2012:
[quote=kurtisjohnthomas]Funny that you post this Bruce. After not being able to get a seat on a boat anywhere today, I went and did some exploring.Came across this very fishy Freshwater location.Highlight of my day was watching some freshwater mullet cruise by, then seeing one smashed off the surface by a bass.[/quote]Looks like the lane cove river, there are some good bass in there as well as carp, landed my first ever bass in there but a kayak makes it a lot easier to fish. Must head down there soon and try get one on fly]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14511 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14511 IKI JIMMY replied on 09/01/2012:
Anthonyfunny things sure do happen out there , you must try and get one of ed's magic flies - at one point he landed 6 fish in a row with me only getting a missed take.. i changed flies 5 times.. i would get a follow and a rejection on eyes flies every cast (fish would even do a u-turn to chase and then not eat)15- 20 mins before that the fish loved my fly??some flies were completely ignored, and others a half hearted follow. the size and colour scheme were in some cases similar to ed's fly, but blown me down if he did not hook up at least 1 out of 3 casts.. and at least once in a place you woudl swear the fish were not.i have a suspicion that it might have been the small chunk of my left cheek that we still hanging off the barb of his hook???cheersgm]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14514 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14514 BICKERS replied on 09/01/2012:
I thought I had finally got flyfishing in the harbour nailed. Went out on Saturday and amougst the flotilla of lure casters managed to catch a haul of salmon. Was tempted to buy a camera and to clean the carpet of my boat so that I could post pictures of the fish on the floor and post them on this site. However, went out again on Sunday morning and couldn't catch a thing. Loads of bonito in the regular spots but they weren't keen to play at all. Numerous fly changes and longer and lighter leaders didn't help.Cheers Anthony]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14512 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14512 MJ replied on 08/01/2012:
Peter;George,We must continue to get to the exotic places and wave the wand.I'm about to try in Februaryfor the second time to go on a mothership into the Southern ocean from Ceduna-hopefully Southern Bluefin Tuna;big samsons and kingies.Last year the trip didn't happen.Then I'm going to try for some Tarpon in Costa Rica later in the year if the planets align.Life is short.Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14510 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14510 BLUECOD replied on 08/01/2012:
[quote=Peter D] I'd love to chase some redfish and baby tarpon. I will get there again some day.Peter[/quote]In the meantime ........ :lol: Going back to CXI in August for my 3rd trip , just love the place .... warm, very fishy, friendly people, not too much hassle to get there, fish that can pull like stink ... ticks all the boxes.Now the wife is researching a Carribean trip for 2013 - Hawaii, Baja Mexico, Florida Keys, Cuba, West Indies then South America ..... problem is I have to research all the fishy options along the way. :twisted: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14509 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14509 PETER D replied on 08/01/2012:
I have to agree there Mark. I now have done 3 trips to CI, which is a great destination. It has me hooked on shallow water flats fishing. Got to admit though, it has lost some of the "adventure" of the first trip. NZ kings sound nice. Exmouth would be good. Rompin Sails too. However, I have some unfinished business in Florida after my one chance at Tarpon fishing was completely blown out by Tropical Storm Barry (which I am sure was named after my FIL). I'd love to chase some redfish and baby tarpon. I will get there again some day.Peter]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14508 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14508 MJ replied on 07/01/2012:
Bruce,Well done-insightful photographs.It doesn't matter what you target on fly,they are all memorable and valuable captures.I've caught many big fish on fly (GTs;longtails; 42kgWahoo-silver dynamite;51kg yellowfin; sailfish etc),but my home waterway always fills me with anticipation & excitement.Today I landed a keeper king,with 8 divers in my casting rangetrying to spear the kingies! I'll not forget that one on fly! Also Grant,Ed and myself fooled someextremely recalcitrant salmon today in difficult conditions.I enjoy days like today as much as anything else.Peter,We all have to strive to do those trips-life is uncertain and all too brief.Mark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14498 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14498 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 07/01/2012:
Funny that you post this Bruce. After not being able to get a seat on a boat anywhere today, I went and did some exploring.Came across this very fishy Freshwater location.Highlight of my day was watching some freshwater mullet cruise by, then seeing one smashed off the surface by a bass.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14497 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14497 BLUECOD replied on 07/01/2012:
Bruce, Ken will tell you that any fish on fly is a good fish ... ain't that the truth!There's a couple of afficionados running around here somewhere that get a hell of a kick of mullet on bread fly at one of the local saltwater lagoons - with the gear sized right they are lots of fun .... and local :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14494 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14494 PETER D replied on 07/01/2012:
Nice fishing Bruce. Always good fun on a creek. PS. Not many of us can compete with Mark's NZ Kingfish posts, or SBT posts. He gets some great fish and has some good holidays :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14493 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046;replyID:14493 BRUCE RSA posted on 07/01/2012:
Having been an avid follower (but limited contributor) of the site since first getting out with Justin, I have tried to put the various pieces of advice provided to good use in fishing in the harbour and outside. However, my fishing so far this summer in the salt has been dismal (at best) and hardly a patch on the sport experienced last year. In order to remind myself of what it is like to catch fish on the fly, I took the opportunity to downsize and revert to the freshwater alternative, having been fortunate to be invited to try my hand on some privately accessible water in the Tuglow area. I was embarrassed at first to put up any photos of my trip, given the size of the fish landed (15 inches being the largest), especially in light of Mark's NZ photos of those monster kingfish. However, the brown trout caught were at least bigger than some of the Bass in Lionel's Nepean photos, so I thought I would give it a go!Great fun to get back to the basics of spotting and stalking rising fish (been struggling to spot them and/or stalk them in the harbour that is for sure!) and to realise the importance of an accurate cast and presentation. Small fish, small water, but great sport none-the-less. Now to get it right in the salt...Happy New Year to all.Bruce]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2046 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2046;ForumID:1 POMMY MATT replied on 08/01/2012:
Good to catch up Chappo, and the new rig looks great - glad to hear you're happy with the new prop! Any plans for more fishing on the way back??There is a lot of water up here for sure but the quality of fish that you can catch (sometimes) makes it worth it! Shame about those queenies!!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14503 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14503 CHAPPO replied on 08/01/2012:
George they gave me two to trial the one that did the trick was a 13 3/4" by 15 pitch, the other was a 13 3/4" by 14 pitch which revved a bit hard and was slower by about 4mph.The prop that was on it was a 13" by 15 pitch and a different blade profile.All props will work, it's a matter of finding the balance between motor, prop and hull that's the trick and obviously there wasn't much time spent on set up with one originally.But it's all good now,Rob :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14502 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14502 BLUECOD replied on 08/01/2012:
Rob, which prop did the trick ?]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14501 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14501 CHAPPO replied on 08/01/2012:
They certainly are a great species!On the day we traveled over 100 miles to get those two fish so they did not come easy. Hervey Bay is a massive body of water and when the fish are sparse it seems even bigger, I would love to see it when it was firing it would be awesome.Gav I can see why you love Rooney's we managed several shots to metre plus queenies on fly up there but they were super skittish. Matt got one big follow only to have it turn at the boat we both almost cr#@@ed our dacks Big fish in shallow water mmmmmmmmm. :D .Kurt just do it!!Mark I'll be back, Sydney really is a fantastic fishery and you don't truly appreciate the diversity of it until you hit unfamiliar waters, but I suppose if you turned up in Sydney as a newby you could find it tough as well.Oh well Noosa markets this morning for breakfast and off for a fish on the dropping tide.Tight linesRobPS: prop issues fixed, a big thanks to SOLAS props.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14500 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14500 MJ replied on 07/01/2012:
Matt,Great fish-the longtail runs are memorable.Rob,You might not come back here with those fish around.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14499 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14499 BIG GAV replied on 07/01/2012:
Stonker LT Matt, enjoy the rest of your trip Chappo!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14496 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14496 KURTISJOHNTHOMAS replied on 07/01/2012:
Awesome fish. Longtails are one of my fish to tick off the list for 2012]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14492 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14492 CHAPPO replied on 07/01/2012:
It doesn't get any better than this, with Ruth and I enjoying fresh Tuna sashimi for dinner.Today I am trialing SOLAS props on the boat and I have got to say that they are awesome to deal with. I went in and told them of the cavitation issues and they have given me two brand new stainless props to trial at no charge, just pay for the one that does the job when you come back, good old fashioned service.We are at Tewantin for a couple of days and then off to SW RocksThanks Nikita at SolasRobPS: and a big thank you to Matt for showing me around his play ground!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14490 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14490 CHAPPO replied on 07/01/2012:
By little I reckon this puppy went about 18 kegs, I have been moving 20 kg bags of cement lately so I'm not that far off the mark.The battle lasted near on 30 minutes with Matt very happy to finally have him at the boat.Rob]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14489 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045;replyID:14489 CHAPPO posted on 07/01/2012:
I met up with Matt the Pom for a bit of a sesh off Fraser island the day before yesterday and he sends his regards to all the forum regulars.The fishing was pretty tough just coming out of a spell of bad weather and funny tides but we did manage to find a couple very wide of the Island.We didn't use the wands as the fish were very scarce and flighty so we had to resort to the dreaded plastics (a very effective method of prospecting for sparse fish)I managed to land a nice spotted mackerel and Matt picked up a little long tail tuna.Here are a few pics.EnjoyRob]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2045 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2045;ForumID:1 MJ replied on 06/01/2012:
[quote=Big Gav][quote=iki jimmy][/quote]Yer mate, finally found a fly that consistently works this season![/quote] :? :? :? :? why don't you ever use that fly when i see you out gav??? :lol: :lol: [/quote]It's a recent development, let me know if you want some tomorrow :wink: Special price for you jimmy, normally $20 each but I can do 3 for $100 :mrgreen: [/quote]Gav,Those flies would be cheap at double the quoted price-therefore I would bill Iki accordinglyMark]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14487 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14487 IKI JIMMY replied on 06/01/2012:
[quote=Big Gav]Special price for you jimmy, normally $20 each but I can do 3 for $100 :mrgreen: [/quote]thanks gav,if i get 12 do i get a free set of steak knives?you out tomorrow morning?? just be careful we dont tangle lines and i acquire myself a free samplecheers grant]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14484 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14484 BIG GAV replied on 06/01/2012:
[quote=iki jimmy][/quote]Yer mate, finally found a fly that consistently works this season![/quote] :? :? :? :? why don't you ever use that fly when i see you out gav??? :lol: :lol: [/quote]It's a recent development, let me know if you want some tomorrow :wink: Special price for you jimmy, normally $20 each but I can do 3 for $100 :mrgreen: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14482 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14482 IKI JIMMY replied on 06/01/2012:
[/quote]Yer mate, finally found a fly that consistently works this season![/quote] :? :? :? :? why don't you ever use that fly when i see you out gav??? :lol: :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14481 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14481 BIG GAV replied on 06/01/2012:
[quote=TH]Classic backdrop Gav and good work to get a salmon on a non-eye fly.[/quote]Yer mate, finally found a fly that consistently works this season!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14480 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14480 TH replied on 06/01/2012:
Classic backdrop Gav and good work to get a salmon on a non-eye fly.]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14479 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14479 BIG GAV replied on 06/01/2012:
[quote=Pommy Matt]where were you Gav? :lol: [/quote]Yer, sorry guys no hiding this secret spot.......]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14478 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14478 BIG GAV replied on 06/01/2012:
Certainly Not bad considering the weather 8) ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14477 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14477 BIG GAV replied on 06/01/2012:
What a smile :D .... "Shit!!! they pull harder than trout....... ""Yer mate, and thats only a small one" :lol: ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14476 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14476 POMMY MATT replied on 06/01/2012:
where were you Gav? :lol: Looking a bit cloudy down there!]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14475 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044;replyID:14475 BIG GAV posted on 06/01/2012:
Took my mate Fraser out this morning for his first time ever saltwater flyfishing.After catching a few sambo's and tailor, he Almost grand slammed with a missed take from a thumping King rite next to the boat!!!! :twisted:Check out his first ever saltwater fish, and what a place to do it!!! :D ]]> http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ForumID:1;ThreadID:2044 http://forums.sydneyflyfishing.com.au/feed.html?link=ThreadID:2044;ForumID:1