Beginner for flathead
Submitted by benferguson on Fri, 2014-11-28 14:33
hi I'm looking at getting in to fly fish for flathead to start with as I think they maybe the easiest to learn on so looking for advise what weight rod is best for saltwater fly fishing for flat head herring maybe salmon if I get good enough also is there anywhere to learn how to cast like some one I can take lessons from I work weekends so can be hard to go to some groups thanks for any help
GGs
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Date Joined: 06/09/14
Flats
Hey mate,
Learning to fly fish is on my to-do list so i cant help you out there unfortunately. As for locations I often see guys fly fishing the big flats on the Western side of the stirling bridge. Its relatively protected from most winds and i have caught plenty of flatties around there.
Hope that helps a bit. Cheers
Hutch
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Date Joined: 21/04/13
Hey mate, you shouldn't need
Hey mate, you shouldn't need too heavy gear but the lighter gear and shorter rods can become hard to cast into any wind. The point walter spit is a good place as you can fish either side still casting with the wind.
I would highly reccommend getting lessons to start off with, if you have a good technique early on it makes starting out that much less frustrating and more enjoyable
Good luck, it's a fantastic way to fish, hope you get into it
trymyluck
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Date Joined: 06/05/12
8# would be ideal to learn
8# would be ideal to learn with, start on an open park and work on your technique rather than trying to cast too far. Just practice casting the fly line without a fly attached. Heaps of stuff on the internet,Youtube will have plenty of stuff for beginners. Flathead are a great fly target.
squidvicious1
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Ben nex Tuesday is the AGM
Ben nex Tuesday is the AGM for the saltwater flyrodders of perth.every body is welcome,and there are some good teachers on how to fly fish who can teach you.
Saltwaterflyrodders.com
rowing club at mt pleasant foreshore.6.30
benferguson
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Oh cool thanks for all the
Oh cool thanks for all the help guys