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Post by cuckoo on Jan 14, 2008 23:05:49 GMT
yep sounds good to me alex ..... better get dan to tie me a fly or 2 !!!!
lee.
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Post by squideyebarnes on Jan 15, 2008 1:27:48 GMT
I would be interested in this meet , although I have done a bit of Trout fishing and Flytying I have never had a go in Saltwater. I would be able to supply the flies once I know whats needed. I would have to use my lighter trout gear because Tennis Elbow stops me casting the heavy rods mentioned in the previous post. |
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Post by squideyebarnes on Jan 15, 2008 1:28:55 GMT
I would be interested in this meet , although I have done a bit of Trout fishing and Flytying I have never had a go in Saltwater. I would be able to supply the flies once I know whats needed. I would have to use my lighter trout gear because Tennis Elbow stops me casting the heavy rods mentioned in the previous post. sounds good! hope to be ther to. Andy |
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Post by danglers on Jan 15, 2008 8:23:33 GMT
Best time of year is early April onwards right through to Late October, even later if its warm enough. I have tried during the winter months but the water is too murky and the bass seem to go into deeper water, which make them harder to find with a fly!
Yep a weight 8 rod is fine, I have a Grauvell Montana weight 8-9, which is perfect for the job. The reel needs to be a sturdy one, coz they get bashed about a bit on the beach. Always take a pair of thigh or chest waders (chest is best), travel light, all you really need is a rod, reel and a few flies in a small box. I have found that it is always worth having a few very small eddy eels in your box (only 1 inch long), ones that look like whitebait are deadly, so get white and silver colours. When you buy them, you will find the hooks aren`t very strong, so I changed the hook for a short shank size 4 carp hook, which are very very strong and will hold any big fish.
Sunglasses are another essential, cant say that I have caught my eye, but I have glanced my ear a few times, if the wind`s in the wrong direction! Polaroid glasses are great for seeing movement, as well as protection.
Hope this helps!
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Post by horseshoes on Jan 15, 2008 10:48:46 GMT
ok, so once april is here then we'll get into it!! Can't wait to be honest!!!! Should be a good laugh if nothing else......... Really appreciate all the advice and tips everyone has to offer so far as well...
So where would be a good venue for us all to have a go then?
Be great to meet the people i haven't met before and will be great to see the ones I have!!!
Al
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Post by scotty on Jan 15, 2008 14:18:41 GMT
alex in the meantime you could have a freshwater fly meet?
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Post by horseshoes on Jan 15, 2008 14:30:31 GMT
Sounds like a good idea scotty!
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Post by scotty on Jan 15, 2008 14:58:24 GMT
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Post by horseshoes on Jan 15, 2008 15:12:17 GMT
thats where I had my 13.5lber
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Post by scotty on Jan 15, 2008 15:21:06 GMT
thats a stonking trout mate, what fly did u get it on?
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Post by horseshoes on Jan 15, 2008 15:26:04 GMT
that was on a Weighted Orange Montana... but most of the others i catch up the seem to come to a Gold Headed Blue Damsel which i tie up myself.
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Post by zonnkers on Jan 15, 2008 20:39:01 GMT
I started tying saltwater flies about 3 years ago and have never used them so I would bring my box of flies to the saltwater meet and anyone there would be welcome to use them. I would also be interested in the meet at Meon Spings as it would make a change from my club waters in Kent These are some of the flies from my box  Thats better smaller pics   |
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Post by horseshoes on Jan 15, 2008 20:59:50 GMT
They're some pretty flies, lovely job! Looks like Meon Springs it is then!
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Post by Henry on Jan 15, 2008 21:06:44 GMT
They're some pretty flies, lovely job! Looks like Meon Springs it is then! Me and beaky fished Meon springs a little while back for an afternoon, had more success in the shallower lake. Depending on times and work etc....would be nice to fish it for a half day and have a bit of a laugh! Some trout from Meon:   |
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Post by horseshoes on Jan 15, 2008 21:16:47 GMT
Do you mean the top lake? thats where i've caught most of my fish!!! A half day sounds perfect, i think a week day would be better as it gets pretty busy down there at weekends but all depends on who's working when and where. I'm self employed so it doesn't really make any odds to me.
They're some nice trout mate!
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