One of my most productive saltwater flies - SWFF / LRF
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- Опубликовано: 11 янв 2016
- Have you ever wondered how to start saltwater fly fishing? Well this might be a part of the solution. A beefed up version of this simple fly could be used for LRF (light rock fishing) . Bass, Wrasse, pollock, can be targeted with this very simple, hard-wearing fly this fly. Paul aptly christened it "The Dragon fly". Needless to say Paul fly fishes for everything now ;)) Happy days.
This is my attempt at replicating a Berkley power bait fire tail into a fly. Leaving a straight cut on the tail I've found to be more effective than a tapered cut. Best of luck. 
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I'm sitting watching this at work waiting for the 1st of February so I can start another Salmon season. This video has reminded me that there are more species out there than just Salmon. I have fly fished for Pollock in the Isle of Skye years ago and it was one of the most memorable days of my life. We caught loads of fish, saw basking sharks, whales and a whole plethora of other wildlife. Your videos have made me start planning a few more trips out at sea. I think you can get wrapped up in a certain species, which makes you neglect the other 28,000. Variety is the spice of life. Thanks for waking me up! I've subbed and look forward to your next video.
A big hello to you Salmon Ninja. This comment is much appreciated, thank you for taking the time to say just that! If it swims I'm after it. Good luck to you on your adventures this year. Tightlines.
good guiding. so fun to see your enthusiasm, and attention are infecting your protege with the pleasures of fly fishing. and looks like you found him a good spot where fish is plentiful. can still remember how hooked i got after playing my first fish... so i hope his shaky knees, will manifest its self in to more trips and thirst for knowledge about this sport.
and keep being the ambassador your showing in this vid.
tight lines
Many thanks for the wonderful comment. This I do only for the fun of spreading the joy that is Saltwater fly fishing ;) I am glad to hear that you enjoy this pastime too, and you are right it is addictive. Good wishes to you Gia!
amazing mark too,stunning scenery...
Great memories...feels like so long ago! Insane action. This is real FUN! Great video thanks Peter!
+Naturally Healthy It was and we did the business ;)) Nothing like it. I wonder what this year will bring! ATB Paul.
I love your shows... the energy is incredible.... keep them up!!!
Cheers Charlie. Good wishes to you.
Nice to see you guys having fun - you have a great enthusiasm and joy for the sport. "Isn't it mad?" :)
It can be pretty insane fun at times! Food for the soul. Good wishes to you Pedro.
You have giving me the fishing bug again. Can't wait to try this salt water fly fishing. Living in Ballyvaughan Im sure there must be some good spots about. Great videos. Love listening to your excitement on catching. Tight lines. JohnO.
Thank you for for saying that John. You are welcome to join me anytime if you fancy throwing a few loops. Good wishes to you.
I would love to join you on a trip. Thanks for the offer. Will send you a message some day I am off. Thanks again. All the best. JohnO
Super.
This channel is epic, keep em coming:-)
Cheers M.E. ATB.
Cannot wait to try this
+simon o neill Great stuff' Simon. Tightlines to you.
Very nice Peter.
+Chris Walklet Cheers Chris. ATB.
Lovely stuff again fella. Ye boy ye. And that's from a Yorkshireman. Sithi after, Dave
+Dave Dawson Thanks Dave! Tightlines mate.
Now that's sport great way to fish exitng too ... Nice to see you teaching how it's done.
Through my years as a ghilie it gave me great pleasure and a sense of achievemnt to teach and catch just to see the delight on the 'pupil's' face and the exitement that goes with the catch.
More so than catching the fish myself.
Good on ya !
Keep the camera rolling and the vids coming.
Tight lines
+John Lindsay When others get the same feeling from fishing as i do it makes me smile too ;)) Fly fishing is the king of sports and lucky are those who get it. Thanks for the support John, much appreciated! Paul has caught some cracking fish since...It's all good.
I would rather watch your channel than any of the fishing programmes on television with irritating and over paid presenters such as Robson Green. Wonderful stuff.
It's great to connect with fellow anglers and when they like some of the things I do even better. I wish you good fortune on your travels. Tightlines.
Thank you very much mate, found the info. I will make sure I read the drop down bit more of any of your future videos. I have had a look at the rods they look very nice. I shall get on and some bits to start fly fishing, I will have a few goes in the garden first!I hope your having a lot of fun fishing. I am 3 trips in this year but no bass or any fish to speak of. Many, many thanks and all the best John
Hi there bud nice to see an Irish channel on here. Like the use of wig material in the fly I also use same for tying sea trout and pike flies, great inexpensive material with a lovely shine to it. Have you tried tying some crab patterns for the Wrasse? Also what set up are you using, line weight and type Please. Thanks for sharing BTW👍
Hi Gary, I use very simple shrimp patterns for Wrasse. Set-up changes to suit the conditions, ground, and Species. In general I use an 8# weight for the salt. If you are referring to this video? this is a copy and paste of a previous reply for this video that might be of some interest - "A sinking line is great, but for beginners I find it causes a sense of panic when their fly line tangles with rocks or on the rod rings. If everything goes bad a floating line will go nowhere as opposed to a sinking line where it disappears to the bottom, where you might not ever see it again (due to the rough terrain). The lead shots are only used for maintaining action, and keep the fly straight. It sinks a little...6" to 12" inches then it is stripped to the surface. Finally it is hard to beat a bit of surface action to get the heart going! Whatever works for you that is the main-thing. The rod my friend used here was a simple old river trout rod that he had in his garage...now he has more gear than I do ;)) " Good wishes to you Gary.
good tips there nice one
+pikefisher1000 Cheers pikefisher! ATB.
Do you ever fish in Achill?
Sweet I wish I could be there. Are you allowed to retain fish & how many? Is a licence needed for saltwater? Did you not tie off head & what did u do at last near tail with plyers?
+Tossdart Yes we can keep fish, normally just one for the plate. Yes but only for some fish like sea trout and they're laws and regulations for bass. I squeezed some split shot to add weight to the fly. Tightlines Tossdart.
Do you fish your flys with a weight when sea fly fishing
Dumbbell eyes maybe, and when someone is starting out saltwater fly fishing. Like in this video. ATB.
Hello there mate, you may remember I asked you about your lures recently the Cox and Rawle ones. Anyhow, since I have watched and enjoyed all your videos from the tackle box layout one to this one. Some of yours are my favrouite out of the RUclips ones your caractor and spirit is great. I would like to buy a fly rod, reel line and such for bass fishing off the rocks etc. My problem is that I dont know or understand what to buy any guidance you can give me would be really great. Many thanks and very happy fishing John
+John D Hi John, thanks for the positive feedback and any thumbs up^ much appreciated! Might I suggest to try and find an old rod somewhere or someone. Then using a fly or jellyworm and jig it from a rock mark using the fly rod. It shouldn't take long (weather and tides permitting of course) before a fish grabs it and scares you ;)) Do not worry about breaking the rod just point it down towards the fish, using the fly line as a hand-line to play the fish and not the rod. The beauty of fly fishing from the rocks is casting is not needed. After landing your first fish the rest will happen in time by default ie. casting and such. If you still like the idea of fly fishing after a while then I recommend to and go buy fly rod more appropriate for your quarry. On my most recent video ("great rod and fly")I recommend a very economical, quality fly rod built for such a job. Either way I wish you luck and happy hunting. ATB.
Hello. Where I can find this kind of electric cables in Ireland, because I can't find anywhere? Thank You 😊
This as it produces better www.veals.co.uk/acatalog/gemini-silicone-tubing-1677.html - Insert solder wire and you are in business. Alternatively use something similar to www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16-5-AMP-Rated-1mm2-Thin-Wall-2-Twin-Core-Cable-Wire-Car-LED-Lights-/252528650893 . You can find a great selection of electrical cables at most electrical wholesalers in Ireland. I hope this helps Izabela. ATB.
Where is this place?
Hey mate
Looking to start bass fly fishing and also LRF - just wondering where you are in this vid - in carlow myself so will be going camping/touring the west coast - cork I presume - just wondering the location - looks amazing!
Hi TAI, The location is in North Clare. Actually a lot of Co. Clare is just like this, and good fishing for the best part too. ATB.
surethingsfly Thanks - i'll let you know when im up during the summer you can show me around :D
what camera are you wearing on the head ?
It is a bit late for a response, but for some reason this only popped up on my feed now. It is a gopro. ATB.
Well im convinced.. Im gonna get my fly gear out.. Tie a few big flashy flies and im off!!
Good for you. They flies do not have to be big, I've caught some even on the simple bibio. Best wishes to you Kev.
surethingsfly anymore videos? Miss them
Is that Craggy Island?
But what animal, fish, insect, shrimp is that, please?
Is that a life jacket you have on?
Absolutely B.M. I do all I can to stack the odds in my favour. Believe in God but row for the shore! ATB.
@@surethingsfly what make is it?
@@browningmaxus5360 I would look at Parmaris, or Crewsaver auto-inflate for rock-fishing they are the business. Most important is that it has to be comfortable or you will not wear it. Tightlines to you.
What is your setup?
The set-up was a cheap old 7# trout rod with a floating line. (Perfectly good enough for starting saltwater fly fishing.) It was Paul’s first Pollock on the fly. Now he has more fly gear than I do!
A sinking line is a great line to have in your arsenal, but things can get out of control when you're new to fly fishing off rocks. When a line sinks you're heading into the unknown, so it can get fouled around rocks or whatever, or if a Pollock takes you for a spin. Floating line is a safer option for this reason, but a sinking will gives a better chance of producing if the fish are not feeding hard. ATB.
Thank you :) good luck catching some more
Leader?
hi! you should call it the wire fly :p
+zyruryz Very good zyruryz ;)) I'm sure there will be more suggestions too. Because others might read this I wish to state that "wire" though OK would not be my 1st choice. Gemini silicone rubber tubing (used in rig making) with lead wire inserted makes for a better alternative. Good wishes to you.
Where's this, lovely deep water
Co. Clare, Ireland AJ. ATB.
Haha
Debes utilizar sbirolino
firetails...
It's a homage to the fire-tail. @7:10mins (I state this) Tightlines.
yeah...i noticed..good work nicely tied,cant wait to try it...love fishing firetails.
Have fun. ATB.
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surethingsfly jrf562
That's just too heavy of a fly to be casting with a fly rod. You be better off just using a spinning rod, especially with the methods you are using to retrieve it.
This method might appear a tad rough, but it merely helps someone off the starting blocks (when it comes to saltwater fly fishing). After a fish or two under their belt, they become more at ease with lighter flies. Whatever works. Spinning is good but swff beats it hands-down. Good wishes to you Ted, and have a great season. ATB.
This is not fly fishing why not just use a normal rod ?