Well the backend of the season has been up and down a bit but overall quite rewarding for some. Six beginners took on our March ‘Learn to Fly Fish’ Workshop at Herne, Lachlan, Michael, Trey & Corey, and Bettina and Elisa. By the end of the day they had all picked up the basics of … Continue reading Season ending
Category: First Timers
The big catch up …
Well, fellow Red Taggers, firstly, I apologise for the long time between updates on what has been happening here since Christmas, but sometimes life gets in the way, as they say. So then, how have things been? The second half of this season has been quite good in the main with fish being taken in … Continue reading The big catch up …
Looking back
With the season rapidly coming to a close, it is time to reflect on some of my clients who have been with me during the first half of this year. Brenton catches his first on a dry fly Brenton enjoying a good cast As some have said, “It is better to have tried and lost … Continue reading Looking back
Novice enthusiasm …
Last year, I had the pleasure of taking two newbies, Tony and Tanya, out for a fly-fishing day. I hoped to teach them the basics of casting and what they need to know to start their fly fishing journey. Tony and Tanya were eager to learn and joined in the casting practice with enthusiasm. After … Continue reading Novice enthusiasm …
From Saltwater to a Freshwater Stream
From saltwater to a freshwater stream, let’s get this little rod working. Chris has been a long time saltwater fly fisherman in Queensland and was coming to Tasmania with his wife for a holiday and thought, why not try some freshwater fly fishing? Into the stream and working the lines, Chris had action straight away. … Continue reading From Saltwater to a Freshwater Stream
Family have top workshop day
Starting young … Pete’s daughter coming to grips with rod control! Discussing the day’s format with (from left) Kim, Taylee, Jay, Neil and Cheylen. Pete and his daughter make up the family group. Taylee released her first-ever trout on the fly under Ray’s direction. The first session on the water.
Mother and son progression
Here Catriona starts her introductory day on the rivers. Along with son Jamie, both attended an earlier Herne fly fishing still water workshop then booked their first day on the rivers. Then it was Jamie’s turn on the gentle flowing section while Ray changes fly for Catriona Over to Catriona again to get the feel … Continue reading Mother and son progression
Good family workshop – mum provides
‘Cheeky’ addition to Red Tag and family shot – Ray joins Red Tag as assistant. Family group, (from left) Ben, Tahlia, Tom & Ken) self in background. Tahlia strikes first with a nice wild brown that the was destined for the BBQ lunch. … followed up by a neat netting job from Ben. Tahlia does … Continue reading Good family workshop – mum provides
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