Hi Guys

Not sure it viable here what with our winds But this guy looks like heres really having fun

Some Australian UL estuary species in UL Photos Forum

Whats the lightest gear you have tried here ???

My mate keeps saying we should try for Mackeral on the 3 weight

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Englander

"Barbless since 2008"

Vision GT Four catapult 9' 6#
Vision GT Four SW 9' 9#
Vision 3 Zone 9' 5#
Vision Cult 9' 3#
Shakespeare Trion 9' 5/6#
Cortland Endurance 9' 6#
Shakespeare Expedition float tube
Vosseler DC3 reel
Okuma Helios 8/9 reel
Greys G series 3/4 reel
Snowbee Geo 3/4 reel

I've thought about looking around for a nice 9 foot 3/4 weight as long as there is loads of backing on the reel and the fish are in 20 yards I can't see why it would not work, I'm looking for a nice 6 weight now for the summer bass if it was not for the weight on the flies I'd use a much lighter rod on them too. Mind nothing stopping me tying lighter flies for the job,, got me thinking now it's time to go hit the vice

Hi

Ive got a lovely £200 plus 9' 3wt too nice for the salt ! So ive been looking cheaper 9' 3wt to play with in the salt.

check this out sadly lightest is 9' 4wt but good rods and youy cant grumble at the price

Shakespeare Trion XT Fly Rods › Shakespeare Rods › Fishing Rods › Fishing Tackle › Page 1

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Englander

"Barbless since 2008"

Vision GT Four catapult 9' 6#
Vision GT Four SW 9' 9#
Vision 3 Zone 9' 5#
Vision Cult 9' 3#
Shakespeare Trion 9' 5/6#
Cortland Endurance 9' 6#
Shakespeare Expedition float tube
Vosseler DC3 reel
Okuma Helios 8/9 reel
Greys G series 3/4 reel
Snowbee Geo 3/4 reel

I used a #3 rod and ultra small spinning reel to float fish for carp with crust.

What incredible fun that was - I can liken it to a freshwater bonefish the way these fish tore across the water.


Delightful time indeed.


I can just imagine that the chaps in the link must have a terrific time with those little wands



Benjamin

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Airflo And flextec do some nice little rods for the job I know they not high market rods but I've never bought upper priced before so won't start now greys is about as high end as I'll go. Where I am here in Barry there are some nice little beaches where I can get away with a 4 the hardest part will be getting a take from a mullet and then I got the docks where the fish can be under my feet so be worth trying

Got a "crazy river" brook trout rod. 7ft and 3 weight from tacklebargains.co.uk, only about £30 for the rod and I caught my largest brown on it, 11lb in weight. the rod is brilliant for the dosh. I tied up some light clousers and am going to hit the salt with it as soon as the macks are in but i will need them to be very very close for me to reach them.....maybe i need a boat . Your mate is right a 3 weight would be mackerel-tastic! good luck with the ultra light stuff!

tight lines,

G

P.s. I'm totally jacking his teeny surf candy idea! what a legend this guy is!!

and I love that pipe crab creation, brilliant.

SKB, when are you going to stock some 1-3 weight disc drag reels and UL rods?

Targeting kingies or kahawai on anything less than a 8wt is not wise... yellow eye mullet on a 4wt is great fun.