Finnie
13-07-2002, 04:19 PM
Hi All,
I've been thinking over the last few days about pulling the flyrod out of the cupboard and having a go at SWF fishing. To date I've only tried the trout (with some success) and would appreciate some tips.
I've got a 6-7 wt rod and would like to try chasing some flathead etc. on sandflats (to help with my retarded backcasts - I catch more trees than anything else!). I don't have a boat and so this seems like the best starting place. Any tips for sandflats, or is there another place for the beginner to have a go?
What sort of flyline would be the best investment? I'm pretty sure I'm currently using a floating double taper. Would I be better off with a sink-tip or something similar?
Also, does anyone have a favourite fly for flatties on the sandflats? I have my own tying kit and so can reproduce anything if you'd like to part with a recipe.
Thanks for the help.
Cheers,
Finnie
I've been thinking over the last few days about pulling the flyrod out of the cupboard and having a go at SWF fishing. To date I've only tried the trout (with some success) and would appreciate some tips.
I've got a 6-7 wt rod and would like to try chasing some flathead etc. on sandflats (to help with my retarded backcasts - I catch more trees than anything else!). I don't have a boat and so this seems like the best starting place. Any tips for sandflats, or is there another place for the beginner to have a go?
What sort of flyline would be the best investment? I'm pretty sure I'm currently using a floating double taper. Would I be better off with a sink-tip or something similar?
Also, does anyone have a favourite fly for flatties on the sandflats? I have my own tying kit and so can reproduce anything if you'd like to part with a recipe.
Thanks for the help.
Cheers,
Finnie