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Hey Nick,Do you realize that without photos it didn't happen :evil: :evil: Cheers DazzWell done by the way

Busterboy,Mate I fish from my boat and kayak and the Salmon I caught on these flies were caught in the Port River. For Salmon trout I use a Rio 5wt full sinking line and also a Rio Aqualux line which is an Intermediate. Both are used in different situations depending on the depth the fish are holding in. I don't use a floating line very often as you can use the intermediate line in a similar fashion, you just cast it out and start stripping it as soon as it lands. That way it doesn't sink too far below the surface but when you need to you can let it sink so it can be used kind of like two diff

The wing on this is tied in high tie style and making sure you don't impede the gape. The rest of the fly is keeled so if you can tie the Rabbit Keelies you should be able to tie these too.Cheers Dazz

It is neither mate. No dumbell eyes or Bendback hook.It is referred to as a Keel Fly. It was first bought to my attention by a fella called Ken Culgrin but this particular style of fly has been around for a very very long time in Salmon and I'm lead to believe trout fishing.Very effective for what I do on the Snapper fishing front as it resembles a small Whiting (in this colour) which Snapper are very fond of for a feed.Cheers Dazz

These don't foul and are my go to Snapper fly. I don't mind a bit of weight in my flies, as long as they are fished with the appropriate gear.Cheers Dazz

This is true H4C, so never being one to back down from a challenge here are a few Surf Candies I tied earlier to match the hatch. These are from a while ago but you all should be able to get the idea.Cheers Dazz

Sounds good to me mate, not as though I make money out of these .Here are a few suggestions on matching the hatch from my previous post.G'day TT,Thanks mate, by just changing the colors of this fly you can imitate whitebait, anchovies and frog mouth pilchardsCheers DazzP.S. Maybe you could throw up a few of your ties as well.

Like they say mate, as long as a fly works it doesn't really matter in the end. It's what enjoyment you get out of tying and fishing it.I never said I invented it, I just tied it to show what can be done to tempt the Sambo's.No BS as you say, just an example. If you wish to question my integrity that's fine but there is nothing in my post to claim I invented or re-named this particular fly.The way I see this particular website is to try and pass on as much knowledge as possible to try and get a few more people involved in a sport we both enjoy and hopefully one day build a greater popularity i

I'm not calling them Salmon lollies as a name for the fly mate, it's just a title for the post. In no part of this post have I put a name to it. I've been tying flies for 20 years and I'm very aware of what Bob Popovic's has contributed to the fly tying and fly fishing scene. The fly itself isn't really a full Surf Candy either as it has a Crazy lace body and an epoxy topping. So altogether it isn't a true to name Surf Candy either. If you read Flylife it has actually been named The Jelly belly Baitfish but at the end of the day it is still just a derivative of the Surf Candy. In flytying ther

Chuck and Sambo, if it's the creek I'm thinking of that we have been known to fish that's not the first time it's happened there.I remember not too far back when the locals took it into their own hands to sort out the offender. Hopefully they find him and do it again. That really suxs arse, greedy bastards.Cheers Dazz

I love the way reddies follow you with their eyes when you land them, very cool little fish. Well done Nick.Cheers Dazz

Just sold the last batch mate, I'll take some pics when I tie some more. A small croc fly would definitely take a bit of foam to do Cheers Dazz

Keen As,Now that's a secret trick of the trade but I'll tell you anyway. The base is tied in under the shank then the top is tied in on top of that. You then spiral the thread along the shank to secure the bottom section. Then run a bead of glue along the top of the shank and under foam, then just tie off the front nose piece. I hope that's not too confusing, if it is you may just have to buy some from me . Good luck and thanks for your comments.AFF,I tie a pretty wicked Bogong moth and have also tied some that look like little birds and lizards.1Fish you are on the button mate Cheers D

Try anything that resembles the colors and size of a small redfin itself, they are very cannibalistic and eat alot of smaller fish besides their own kind. If you wish to purchase anything then let me know Cheers Dazz

I just knocked a dozen of these up for a Cod fly swap, thought you Cod fisho's might like a look.Cheers Dazz

Not yet 1fish I haven't got that far. They will come and I've got until January to tie them.I've been told there are Permit there as well as Bones so some nice crabs on #2 Gammies will definitely be on the tying bench soon.Cheers Dazz

Thanks mate, all it takes is good technique and don't rush.Cheers Dazz

Sam if you are going to fish for fish that may actually pull some line off the reel then make sure you are winding with your dominant hand. So if your right handed swap over the one way bearing and strip all the line off and then put it back on so you are retrieving right handed.If you are fishing for fish that don't take line (like small trout) then you will get away with having it as a left hand winding reel. It's very frustrating trying to wind fast with a fish swimming at you if you are winding back the line with the non dominant hand.Just my 2 cents worth Cheers Dazz

Well done mate you'll always remember your first just like the first time you do anything :woohoo: Cheers Dazz

Had a couple of days off so I've been tying flies to add to the Bonefish box.Here's a few.Cheers Dazz

Ahh Flea my old mate, glad to see you're still alive Thanks mate.Cheers Dazz

G'day TT,Thanks mate, by just changing the colors of this fly you can imitate whitebait, anchovies and frog mouth pilchards. It's easy to tie and can really take some punishment from the fish. I used 1 fly yesterday and it caught about 40 plus Salmon trout Cheers Dazz

Thanks Sambo and the fish don't mind them either Cheers Dazz

Yeah mate, it's made from Clear Cure Goo. It's one of those UV reactive resins that once you get the shape you want you shine a UV torch on to the resin and it sets up hard in about 5 seconds. Very cool stuff to use.Cheers Dazz