Sunday 23 November 2014

JIM AND DASH'S ADVENTURES IN NZ WITH JAKE.

Lord Jim and Dash have just returned from the first of many, or so I'm told, trips to the land of the Long White Cloud and fishing with Jake and Southern Rivers Fly Fishing .

Apparently the weather was a pain on some of the days with 140 kmph winds on the Islands, but they still got into the fish, had sheep dog trials and found a heap of different beers.

There was some rough terrain to traverse...needed to be part mountain goat?

Jake, who the boys reckon could climb like a mountain goat

..and you needed to be able to climb like a mountain goat...rough terrain

needed plenty of rest after those climbs

Even the cars couldn't get through everywhere

Jim was saying that the casting was different, with a sixteen foot tippet and some of the casts were only around that distance, because the fish were so close....these two swam into a pool while they were having a rest, one hooked up and the other stayed around to see what happened, but as you can see its a very short cast....

The fish were almost at the end of the rod!

The second stayed to see what was happening...

James and trout

Dash and bigger trout

Cold and crystal clear with fish in close

There are a lot more photos, and the boys are preparing to return next year....looks great...and cold

Saturday 22 November 2014

The Wind is your Friend....

“The wind is your friend”

May23by Marc Fauvet

by Tim Rajeff
Tim’s a funny guy with lots of charisma and enthusiasm but he’s not all about goofing off and breaking brand new rods either.

in this next video we get a little reminder of how important it is to adapt our casts when dealing with the wind.
contrary to what a lot of anglers might think, there’s a fine limit to how much we can just force the cast in the attempt to not have to change their usual casting style.
even if they don’t deeply imbed a hook into something or someone it’s just luck and a matter of time before it happens.
also bear in mind that although most casting tutorial videos related to casting in windy situations are based around saltwater fishing, winds like to blow inland too, making these tips equally valid for all fly fishers.
without being overly detailed but straight to the essentials, this ‘casting around the wind’ demonstration shows the basics to deal with these situations safely and efficiently.
all it takes is first, to learn to always be aware of the wind, where it’s moving from and where its going, how it’s changing, how it limits us and how we can use it, because let’s face it: it’s there whether we like it or not so let’s use it to our advantage and turn it into a friend.
no matter what type of fishing you do, take the time to practice these casts until they’re very familiar and even second nature. it’s well worth it.

Wednesday 12 November 2014

LOVE THOSE FLATS BOATS..HEWES BOAT IS IT??

Just went for a run with GW in his new Hewes 21 flats boat, what great fun. At first I thought it was a bit low in the water but once on it that view changes, it has everything, even an hydraulic anchor that comes off the back to hold you on the flats. Two rod lockers that hold fly rods. The boat is fantastic on the water, I think you could have a lot of fun running around in it.

This picture at the side gives you and idea of the length of the boat. This one has the Yamaha decals but Graeme will have the 'Insight' ones.

GW on the front of the boat, see the rod lockers on the sides

The Trailer has its own ratchet tie downs attached

You've got to admit there is plenty of space on the decks..this is the WW boat

Matty Henger has got onto one as well, and he is going over to see John Snell in Cairns to pick it up

So there will be three lots of show ponies out there now....

Friday 7 November 2014

LAST DAY AT THE 'BUSH CAMP'

Its our last day at the 'bush camp' baby sitting the dogs, Boof and Moonshine.

Boof, wondering why he can't run off into the bush and find that bitch on heat

Moonshine.."ït wasn't me who chewed them, it was Zeus"

Zeus....alias "Chewy"

We also had Moonshine''s brother Zeus for a week that turned into nearly three weeks because everytime he got taken home he would make the return trip through the bush. You could always see where he'd been because he chewed everything that was near him, bushes, shoes, trees, tyres and plants etc.

We didn't get a lot of fishing in while we were down here because Cathie had injured her finger while she was in Melbourne, and it became poisoned. This turned into a few trips back into Darwin for Hospital attention. Everyone thought she was giving them the fingers, holding it up in the air all the time.

We did manage to get some shots of the new "Show Pony"boat having its sea trials, but it was hard to keep up with.it!

Preparing for launch

We have 'take off''

So as the sun sinks slowly in the west we prepare to return to the rat race...but it has at least been raining there and we have not had a drop out here!

Tuesday 4 November 2014

FROM THE BYNOE BUSH CAMP

Still out in the bush at Bynoe, Lord Jim and Hags have returned to town ..Jim is about to fly out to the Land of the Long White Cloud (NZ) and have a fish with Dasher(Darryl Harper). They are looking for trophy trout, and Jim wants a spell from the heat.

Speaking of heat it has been terribly hot out here during the day whereas the nights have been quiet cool up until last night. The humidity is back up, it is threatening to rain, and last night was sweltering. Hope the rain comes soon.

Fishing has been from just after 5am to around midday because of the heat. Even the fish are looking for shade but they are still out there. We have been having a few fish cook ups, and with a mix of fish. My favourite is still golden snapper followed by queenie, barra does not seem to have much taste for me, and last night we had some fresh barra, and it still seems tasteless. Thank goodness for 'Slap yo mumma' chilli powder and salt, otherwise no taste for me.