Does anyone know if there is such a "thing" in NZ?.....
example....someone that might spend half a day tutoring in gear and technique, then say half a day targeting something fishey?
I would be interested and I am sure there would be a few others here as well.....
Kezz - someone suggested John Giacon, who has an article in the latest C2C.
Also - I saw a swf seminar advertised recently - world expert and all that. Was it one of strawberry's?
And of course one of our own members, Craig Worthington, would have to be one of, it not the most, knowledgeable swoffer in the country. Maybe we should ask if we can do a BOI SWF weekend in mid winter?
What say ye?
i prefur to use hand granades to flys they work better.
i might give the freshy a wack on some yackkers and see how nz kahawai handle me on a freshy im pretty good at wacking out a sinking and floatys. jd's have a good fight on light tackle wonder what else one can get on swf's? on shore thoe. i aint got no booze boat to use so ahh well have legs will walk.
Hmmm
Bender does fly fishing.
Sounds very dangerous.
Has OSH been notified...
I'm thinking there might be a market for wrap around sunny's & hard hats.
SAS type vests could be worth a go too
Pioneer?
I'll put my name on the list too - after 20 years of freshwater a change would be great! I hear Richard Dobbinson ( Umpqua Rep. ) is very handy with the long wand in the briny and use to offer fly casting lessons. So why not a lesson out on the harbour ? He can be contacted through Just Fishin'.
R.F.
Boy, you guys really missed out on the information you wanted by missing the ASuckland Peter Morse Clinics.. he covered it all. Absolutley marvellous. We are up in Russell fishing with Vraig at the moment and will be in Hamilton for another seminar on Saturday and Hawkes Bay on Sunday. If anyone is interested in SWF... don't miss it... Absolutely top value for money and a great starter for saltwater fly novice or expert alike.
We will be back home in Taupo on Wednesday and I will get into the forum more fully then. In the meantime, if you want to grab one of the spots left on the clinic.. ring me 021 0405444 or e-mail me.
Quote: Originally posted by Jo. on 18 March 2005
I am in first I need to replace my 9 wt, there is no way in hell I am going swoffing with a 5-6wt 4pc fast action noodle. Clark could you give me a price for 9-10wt medium action rod and reel?
Quote: Originally posted by Renegade Fisher on 19 March 2005
I'll put my name on the list too - after 20 years of freshwater a change would be great! I hear Richard Dobbinson ( Umpqua Rep. ) is very handy with the long wand in the briny and use to offer fly casting lessons. So why not a lesson out on the harbour ? He can be contacted through Just Fishin'.
R.F.
Quote: Originally posted by Jo. on 18 March 2005
I am in first I need to replace my 9 wt, there is no way in hell I am going swoffing with a 5-6wt 4pc fast action noodle. Clark could you give me a price for 9-10wt medium action rod and reel?
Dang I was going quiet on the fishing for a bit, and then you fellas get me all excited again. I have an old 8/9 wgt that could see a bit of swofaction I think...but dont want to bugger up the old system 2.....
hmmm intermediate sink is the go huh?, or shooting head?
Cicada you there bud?
Vig
Hi Vig, your system two will stand up to most saltwalter species that you'd handle on an 8-9 weight. I have a mate who lands small kingies on them. The main thing is maintanence, just make sure you give it a good clean after each excusrion.
We all talk about big kingies and stuff but there is a host of species that are absiolutly perfect for the light rods. Fishing with Morsie over th elast few weeks has seen us with the big rods always set up for when the "brawlers" arrive but the majority of fishing was with seven weights.
Morsie has headed back (Lamenting the Waratahs result) to the West Island but the information he has left us with here has been a real eye opener to many. one of his main points was... "You can fish saltwater right now with the gear youve got... no need for new stuff... fish first and you'll get a feel for what you need"...
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