Post by Nutzfactory on Sept 23, 2005 10:01:16 GMT 8
Sorry to have neglected this thread for some time. To answer some of the questions asked by Cobbler and Kelvin
Cobbler,
At times, a clear line can mean the difference in catching fish but usually in the salt, the line colour does not really matter. I have used a clear and a sand coloured line and caught fish on both.
I have also used both floating and intermediate line; they performed brilliantly.
Monic has a very smooth clear intermediate line that shoots very well.
SA has the bonefish and striper lines for salt and Wet Cell and Stillwater lines for freshwater.
Both Cortland and Rio also have their own clear intermediate lines but I can't say anything about them coz I have not used either one.
Price range can be S$70 + for the Wet Cell to S$100+ for the Bonefish. So there's definitely a suitable one at the right price for you.
Kelvin,
The trip was Magnifique! Not just the fishing was good but more importantly, the company was great.
Sight casting is the ultimate for me when it comes to fly fishing. It's the main draw for me. To walk the flats and cast to the fish you sight, then watch as the fish turns and take your fly, no other thrill will comes close to that. It really turns on your primal instincts.
The approximate cost is about S$1700 - S$2000 depending on the size of the group and the airfare. Sometimes, group discounts are available and thus greatly reducing the cost. The price includes return airfare, the boat for about 5 days, cost for food and water. The season for flats fishing is usually around the Jan to Apr period. But that is not to say that you cannot go during other times, though you might want to check when the monsoon season starts.
Typical Rods and reels used vary from 6wt to 10wt. For the normal Bluefin trevallies to bonefish, 6 - 7wt rods are more than enough but the odd fish may break you off in the corals. For the brutes like huge GTs in the surf, 10wts would be more comfortable. All these rods will allow you to cope with the wind comfortably. However, nothing beats handling your cast well. Practice first before you go to maximse your enjoyment. And, if you are sucidal, try casting 3/0 clousers with a 6 wt in the surf ;D
Flies include the venerable crazy charlies, clousers, deceivers, crabs, shrimp and well, almost anything. The only things we haven't really tried are dry flies.
There are 2 Christmas islands. One in the US and the other just around the corner between us and Australia. It's too costly for us to plan a trip to Christmas islands. Logistically, it does not make economical sense. As of now, the most value for money locale would be the Maldives.
If you are interested in going, keep a lookout for trips being organised. Now with the forum, I'm sure there'll be groups recruiting for the coming season.
Well, Qwek had so kindly helped us to post up the pics and the trip log that I had written in the past and now, I will try to update with the rest of the 4 days of the trip as soon as I can. Thousand apologies to those who have salivated till you dehydrated. Keep a look out for this thread.
May you catch the fish that never returns and your line does not break...hehe
mel
Cobbler,
At times, a clear line can mean the difference in catching fish but usually in the salt, the line colour does not really matter. I have used a clear and a sand coloured line and caught fish on both.
I have also used both floating and intermediate line; they performed brilliantly.
Monic has a very smooth clear intermediate line that shoots very well.
SA has the bonefish and striper lines for salt and Wet Cell and Stillwater lines for freshwater.
Both Cortland and Rio also have their own clear intermediate lines but I can't say anything about them coz I have not used either one.
Price range can be S$70 + for the Wet Cell to S$100+ for the Bonefish. So there's definitely a suitable one at the right price for you.
Kelvin,
The trip was Magnifique! Not just the fishing was good but more importantly, the company was great.
Sight casting is the ultimate for me when it comes to fly fishing. It's the main draw for me. To walk the flats and cast to the fish you sight, then watch as the fish turns and take your fly, no other thrill will comes close to that. It really turns on your primal instincts.
The approximate cost is about S$1700 - S$2000 depending on the size of the group and the airfare. Sometimes, group discounts are available and thus greatly reducing the cost. The price includes return airfare, the boat for about 5 days, cost for food and water. The season for flats fishing is usually around the Jan to Apr period. But that is not to say that you cannot go during other times, though you might want to check when the monsoon season starts.
Typical Rods and reels used vary from 6wt to 10wt. For the normal Bluefin trevallies to bonefish, 6 - 7wt rods are more than enough but the odd fish may break you off in the corals. For the brutes like huge GTs in the surf, 10wts would be more comfortable. All these rods will allow you to cope with the wind comfortably. However, nothing beats handling your cast well. Practice first before you go to maximse your enjoyment. And, if you are sucidal, try casting 3/0 clousers with a 6 wt in the surf ;D
Flies include the venerable crazy charlies, clousers, deceivers, crabs, shrimp and well, almost anything. The only things we haven't really tried are dry flies.
There are 2 Christmas islands. One in the US and the other just around the corner between us and Australia. It's too costly for us to plan a trip to Christmas islands. Logistically, it does not make economical sense. As of now, the most value for money locale would be the Maldives.
If you are interested in going, keep a lookout for trips being organised. Now with the forum, I'm sure there'll be groups recruiting for the coming season.
Well, Qwek had so kindly helped us to post up the pics and the trip log that I had written in the past and now, I will try to update with the rest of the 4 days of the trip as soon as I can. Thousand apologies to those who have salivated till you dehydrated. Keep a look out for this thread.
May you catch the fish that never returns and your line does not break...hehe
mel