I have fished for salmon a number of times in Iceland.
On some rivers small flies work very well but on larger rivers like the Rangas big heavy flies are needed.
I have used flies down to size 20 on the Nordura, Langa,Kjos.
In Canada around Gaspé small flies have proved successful on many rivers.
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- Thu Sep 07, 2017 3:09 pm
- Forum: Flyfishing
- Topic: Small flies - big salmon
- Replies: 9
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- Sun Jun 18, 2017 10:11 am
- Forum: Flyfishing
- Topic: Colours as the sun sets
- Replies: 20
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Colours as the sun sets
I think the title of the thread is a little misleading. As the sun sets then there is more red light. However when it is cloudy a lot of the red spectrum is absorbed by the clouds. Water, in general, absorbs more of the red end of the spectrum than the blue end. Which explains why very clear water a...
- Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:16 am
- Forum: Flyfishing
- Topic: Colours as the sun sets
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14882
Colours as the sun sets
There is a factor that you are missing and that is distance. All this stuff about light absorption by air is only relevant when viewed from a distance of millions of miles. in water colours do change but this is only relevant when distance is included. From a few inches, if the water is clear, then ...
- Sun May 28, 2017 11:11 am
- Forum: Flyfishing
- Topic: Iceland
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3580
Iceland
The most important thing, apart from getting the gear disinfected , is to get an official looking piece of paper with official looking stamps.
I live in Germany and I have always used the vet department from the local city.
I live in Germany and I have always used the vet department from the local city.
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:44 pm
- Forum: Tackle
- Topic: FP - Hooks; be sharp, be strong - is that too much to ask?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6425
FP - Hooks; be sharp, be strong - is that too much to ask?
OK James what brand and model were the hooks?
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 2:53 pm
- Forum: Saltwater
- Topic: Castable Shark Leader?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17561
Castable Shark Leader?
Sakke
You misunderstand me. The tide must be moving and incoming is best.
It is easier to see the fish when the sun is high, not the tide.
You misunderstand me. The tide must be moving and incoming is best.
It is easier to see the fish when the sun is high, not the tide.
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:38 am
- Forum: Saltwater
- Topic: Castable Shark Leader?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17561
Castable Shark Leader?
Hi Andrew
It is easier to spot bonefish when the sun is high.
Unless you have tailing fish then spotting fish early or late is difficult. Incoming tide at midday is ideal.
Pete
It is easier to spot bonefish when the sun is high.
Unless you have tailing fish then spotting fish early or late is difficult. Incoming tide at midday is ideal.
Pete
Reels
I hope the Vossler Tryst is better than the older reels.
I have a couple of the S models.
They are well made but the start up inertia is too high.
What I mean by that is that when playing a fish off the reel then it needs a good tug to get the reel moving.
Not good for light tippets.
I have a couple of the S models.
They are well made but the start up inertia is too high.
What I mean by that is that when playing a fish off the reel then it needs a good tug to get the reel moving.
Not good for light tippets.
Reels
My favourite reels for saltwater fishing are from Hatch. They are beautifully made, light and with a superb sealed drag which does not stick at the start of a fishes run. I have used them for for: bonefish, permit, tarpon, stripers, triggers, milkfish, GTs and redfish. Also for Atlantic salmon. If I...
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 2:55 pm
- Forum: Saltwater
- Topic: Castable Shark Leader?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17561
Castable Shark Leader?
Hi Andrew Where are you fishing? I don't know too much about shark fishing so I won't comment. You should watch the tides when looking for bonefish. The fish will come on to the flats on an incoming tide and that is the the best place to look for them. You can find all sorts of fish on rays and it i...