Flyfishdownunder

Name: Flyfishdownunder
Address: Mooloolaba, QLD, AU
Telephone: +61419667163
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Australia extends from the tropical north of Cape York and the Northern Territory through to Tasmania in the south. Then it’s a short way over the Tasman Sea (the Ditch) to the world’s best trout fishery. There is so much to do down under, and our aim is to make sure that you make the best of your available fishing time. Many visitors to Australia travel to the high profile tourist areas of Sydney

and Cairns (the Great Barrier Reef) but in doing so often miss out on some fabulous Aussie experiences (we do however have some great contacts in those locations for those of you who don’t have the time to travel elsewhere). For those who have time and a sense of adventure, there is more to Australia than those two regions and we hope you will ask us to provide some alternatives to make your trip down under an experience to remember for the rest of your life. In fact it’s most important that you plan your fly fishing well before traveling down under as it is such a vast country with a diverse fishing environment. We are here to help with as much personalised advice as you need to make the most of your trip so ask away as there is no obligation.

30/10/2024

Seeing we couldn't visit Tassie this year.... somewhere in Queensland 😃

14/10/2024

Trout season is open in Tasmania and we don't have an extended trip planned. This doesn't mean we are not closely watching how the season develops as last season was a bit slow mainly due to lack of water. Lets see how it develops.

Of concern is how some of the premier waters are being "managed". Reports are that, in particular, Talbots Lagoon is looking sad at the moment. Forico own this land and have every right to conduct business but its disturbing to see the decimation of the forrest lining the lake. Unfortunately, this results in considerable erosion and the runoff from recent rains would have some quiet serious detrimental effects on water quality. Add to this that the lake has been drained to an unusual level and it is easy to see how such a fabulous fishing resource quite quickly literally goes down the drain.

Maybe it's time to find some compromise?

09/04/2024

Moved to the salt for a while and doesn't Tassie have some incredible locations, here is where we are today all by our lonesome. Just north of Bicheno. Bream and Salmon at the front door.

02/04/2024

Dee Lagoon was, as ever, a beautiful place to camp. Right on the canal flowing out. The Lagoon was quiet but the flowing water produced some very nice Rainbows and some Browns. All very healthy. We were there for a week all by ourselves apart from some day trippers. It was still warm!

24/03/2024

We have been on a journey around Tasmania. Waters fished so far:

South Riana
Sth Esk
Lake Kara
Lake Rosebery
Pine Tier Lagoon
Talbots Lagoon
Bronte Lagoon
Double Lagoon and other of the Western Lakes
Cameron's Lagoon
Little Pine Lagoon
Arthur's Lake
Dee Lagoon

It's been interesting weather wise, we left heatwave conditions in Queensland and its been very windy and warm down here. We even had a heatwave warning..Tassie style. Waters temperatures initially around 21 - 23 c.

Consequently the fishing has been tough.

We are now planning Lake Leake over Easter, it hasn't been fishing that well but there has been a weather change.

As always a great trip so far.

10/03/2024

Interesting 🤔

09/03/2024

A month in Tassie and so different.. like the rest of Australia it's been hot! Currently at Miena and a heatwave forecast!!!! Of course this has effected the fishing as in some cases (Rosebury, Sth Riana, Kara) water temp has been around 23 c. Keep this up and we might switch tactics to target Barra 😉

Arthurs Lake a bit better with 10 fish over our time there, but nothing to brag about.

Heading out to the Western Lakes tomorrow.

16/02/2024

The tourism finale before disappearing into the Centra Highlands.

05/02/2024

Shake down on a Trout maybe lake in Upper Natone. Lake Kara didn't produce. Might have been angler pressure but the temperature in this shallow picturesque lake was 18 c.

30/01/2024

Borrowed from another page..had to post this as the flyfishing fraternity has many elders and those with a few more years might do well to keep in mind...

"No Letting the Old Man In!"
That's the response the admired nonagenarian actor Clint Eastwood gave to country singer Toby Keith when asked about his secret to staying active and vibrant at his age.
"Every day when I wake up, I don't let the old man in. My secret has been the same since 1959: staying busy. I never let the old man into the house. I've had to drag him out because he was already comfortably settled, bothering me all the time, leaving no space for anything other than nostalgia. You have to stay active, alive, happy, strong, and capable. It's in us, in our intelligence, attitude, and mentality. We are young, regardless of our ID. We must learn to fight to not let the old man in.
That old man awaits us, stationed and tired by the side of the road to discourage us. I don't let the old, critical, hostile, envious spirit in—the one that scrutinizes our past to tie us up with complaints and distant anxieties, or relived traumas and waves of pain.
You have to turn your back on the old murmurer, full of rage and complaints, lacking courage, denying himself that old age can be creative, determined, and full of light and projection.
Aging can be pleasant and even fun if you know how to use your time if you're satisfied with what you've achieved, and if you still maintain enthusiasm," adds Clint Eastwood, a legend with ten Oscar nominations, of which he has won four statues—all after crossing the threshold of sixty. That's called "not letting the old man into the house."
These words resonated so deeply with country singer Toby Keith that they inspired him to compose the song "Don’t Let the Old Man In," dedicated to the legendary actor.

26/01/2024

Memories of the Tongariro. Wayne chucking a big heavy nymph... and left handed 🙂

06/01/2024

A new generation flyfisher in the making after skippering the boat and the Jack of course. 😊

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+61419667163

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http://www.flyfishdownunder.com.au/

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