There’s always something exciting about heading to a location you have never been to, or have never fished before. Such was the case with me in regard to Tooms Lake. Pretty much located in the middle of nowhere and somewhere, but somehow between Ross and Little Swanport lies Tooms Lake. The drive there takes you through numerous…
When the weather warms up, the desire to fish (for me) increases. The sun is gradually getting higher in the sky, insects start to hatch, the days are getting longer and my grass is getting shorter. You see, if I don’t cut the grass, I don’t get a leave pass. If I do the dishes, I…
I had some work duties to attend to in the South of our state. Meetings and travel took up most of my time, but I thought it would be rude not to have a quick lunch-time fish while down there. In any case, I always carry a rod to satisfy such temptations. With a warm…
Headed out to the Great Forester River over the weekend, hopeful that bait fish might be starting to move up into the system. Arrived to my little spot and was greeted with a stiff breeze, enough to blow the skin off a rice custard. There was also a familiar vehicle parked near the bridge –…
If you haven’t managed to check these guys out yet, then hurry up and get yer skates on. This Is Fly (http://www.thisisfly.com/) have been kicking around in the Emag world now for at least eighteen months, maybe more. Word travelled quick and soon they established a loyal following and continue to grow. The magazine offers…
From the salty shores of Western Australia comes a fast-paced, pumping Permit DVD with great footage and plenty of action. Be sure to check out the Permit taking dry flies! A sensational film with some real characters making up the team. A sick soundtrack too, with some home-grown artists like COG. Check out the trailer:…
Hello humans. With Spring upon us and a glorious day revealing itself, a mission into the hills over the weekend was an easy decision to make. Packed the two weight, some waders, a bunch of fruit and my new Simms Headwaters tech pack – How appropriate. Good cobber Yappin’ Howell rocked up to my place at…
That’s Penno as in Penstock Lagoon, just to clear a ‘few’ things up. The forecast was set and it was looking bloody cold. We had planned this for more than a week though, so not even the prospect of frostbite could sway us from the mission. Andy picks me up at 5:30am with boat in…
“Marge, Marge…. The rains are ‘ere”. We have recently experienced quite a few downpours in the North of Tassie and even the South has managed a much needed sprinkle. With the expectation of rising rivers, me and a mate took an early minute from work, hoping to get the timing right on a couple of river…
Fly tying – What a way to spend your down time when you’re not actually fishing. You create some flies (some of which are stand-alone pieces of art) tie them to your leader, present them to your chosen target which is usually fish, and more often than not they proceed to open their mouth and inhale,…
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