New Smelt flies for Rotoiti
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Category: Freshwater Fishing
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Printed Date: 31 Jan 2026 at 6:35pm
Topic: New Smelt flies for Rotoiti
Posted By: Rainbow
Subject: New Smelt flies for Rotoiti
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 11:57am
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After studying the large smelt of this lake I realized that they have a little olive/tan component unlike the smaller smelt of Taupo which are more transparent like Whitebait. Rainbow    |
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Posted By: Redfinger
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 12:04pm
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They look the business! For some reason known only to the trout I think that yellowy tinge can make a difference too. Cant wait to get out for another crack.
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Posted By: SNOWKIWI
Date Posted: 25 May 2016 at 3:02pm
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Awesome looking flies mate, if they work, let us know. I haven't tried flies on Rotoiti, only trawling lures, 'cos I don't get to fish there very often. I wouldn't mind the recipe, so I can tie some!!!Cheers, Snow ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">  It is to be observed that 'angling' is the name given to fishing, by people who can't fish. |
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 25 May 2016 at 10:01pm
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SK I use BM D10 hooks, chartreuse yarn and white/olive coloured Synthetic Living Fibre Hanks for the wing. Obtainable from FishUSA. Painted eyes instead of stick-on eyes. Finish with Loon UV epoxy. Include various flash materials along the wing to imitate the silver band along the flanks.Cheers Rainbow
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Posted By: SNOWKIWI
Date Posted: 28 May 2016 at 2:10am
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Thanks for that!!! ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> It is to be observed that 'angling' is the name given to fishing, by people who can't fish. |