Gear & Set ups
This is a list of flies that I know all work well for the lakes around Miena and Bronte in Central Tasmania. For the sake of convenience I have broken the list below up into 4 distinct sections: The first table deals with "Matching the hatch" and is best read in conjunction with an article I first…
Last Updated: May 2026When you think about the hook to use to tie a fly on there are several considerations that should come into account. One area which is often overlooked, or at least not given full consideration, is the holding mechanics of the hook (ceteris parabus i.e. if all other things are the same such as the…
Last Updated: May 2026My Fastach sinkers as shown in different sizes below can be a very useful sinker for use in paternoster rigs in estuary and other tidal coastal waters. It is a round "hollow" lead weight in a range of sizes with a hole thought the sinker. Through that hole I add a length of doubled over…
Last Updated: May 2026Leaders My #10 weight leader set up is very simple and consists of 3 meters of 30lb Maxima Ultra Green. I do fish leader/tippet combination both heavier and lighter than this but, within reason, my advise is to stick with leader/tippet combination that is as thick as you can get away with on the…
Last Updated: March 2026Read in conjunction with: [start-member] [list Link="p=2890" Title="Fly lines"] [list Link="p=6193" Title="Casting a fly line"] [end-member] In terms of manufacturers of fly lines there are heaps of very good manufacturers out there. Look for brand names that are well known and proven in the fly…
Last Updated: May 2024All my #3 and #4 weight fly lines are loaded onto a BFR 5/7 modular spools which many would say is better suited to a #6 weight rod. I do have smaller reels that I don’t use because the slightly heavier reel helps me keep the rod tip high because it overbalances the butt of the rod. This helps a…
Last Updated: May 2024