Saltflyfish

Evening magic drifting across a sea grass flat. Casting to tiny swirls and the occasional flurry of fleeing baitfish produced multiple snapper and this beautiful Kahawai.

They say the pinnacle flyfishing experience is stalking and sighting fish behaving naturally then testing fly selection and casting skills to get an “eat”. When I first started seeing snapper in the Waiheke shallows I felt protective and shared this with a few clients and trusted friends, as I do more I see more and know this is how it should be. Boat noise , rapid movements and anything other than a soft landing fly will put it out of reach for many …. But if you go slow, move quiet and put the time in it’s something that is very possible. Carmen and I had a really fun morning,still buzzing from the moments and the banter that comes from 30 years of marriage.

Pier placed a perfect cast in front of a shallow water kingfish that was as surprised as we were when this snapper got to the fly first! Bright sun and clear shallow water with multiple sight fishing targets made for a brilliant day!

The weather is patchy but the clients are keen, being flexible and adaptable has produced some great moments! Here is a photo dump from some recent trips, casting sessions on the lawn have been a highlight along with commitment to friendships,learning, banter and positivity.