Adam F Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 James and I canceled our planned conger trip last night, opting instead to have a bash in the harbour for the mullet. Still maybe a little early. They were there, I had several follows and a few aborted takes, and 3 school bass. James had a mullet, 2lb 20z and a few bass also. Tried fly fishing backberry island for the mullet and bass, but didnt really have the right fly - must try again though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 so what would have been the right fly?...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Anything apart from what I had in my box! No, seriously, the harbour is very murky at that time of day anyway, the trout flies I had just looked like pieces of weed in the water, a sandeel imitation or a big streamer fly is whats needed - must make the investment next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Or one that looks like a seaweed maggot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Adam, what size rod are you using?? My gear is a weight 7-8, and the line is a 7 weight forward. Sandeel imitations are very heavy flies - this can pose problems casting with lighter rods. What do you think? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Your set up sounds perfect to me. I use a 9.5' 6-7 weight and it is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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