EARLY SEASON TROUT TIPS TASMANIAN LURES THAT WORK Michal Rybka
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lthough the beginning of the trout season is upon us here in Tasmania, temperatures are still very cold around the entire state. As many would know, it is also not uncommon to encounter snowfalls during fishing trips, especially early in the season. The Central Highland lakes are a popular destination for many anglers, but so too are the many lowland rivers and streams found throughout the state. So, it is time to rug up in some thermals and neoprene waders and get out there for a fish! Cold water and no insect hatches mean that trout won’t actively feed on the surface of the water. While dry flies have limited effectiveness at this time of the year, wet flies, stripped on sinking lines will certainly work to produce the first fish of the season for many anglers. I have indeed caught many fish this way using large ‘zonker’ style flies. A couple of seasons ago, I tied a really scruffy ‘zonker’ style fly
from materials found around the home. It consisted of rabbit fur, brown dog fur and quail hackle. When wet, all of those natural materials blended really nicely and gave the appearance of a lake galaxias. It was no surprise that the brown trout loved it, but my fishing buddy, Ando, hated it! Like many of you, I love my fly fishing; however, hardbodies and soft plastics do still make up a large portion of my fishing, especially early in the season. The reason for this is simply because lures of this type are very effective and easy to use. They can also be rigged a lot faster than, for example, a fly rod with a team of 3 sinking wets. And of course, soft plastics have the added advantage of scent and a life-like appearance when rigged and fished properly. With this in mind, here are a few tips on what Tasmanian lure works and and how to use them on opening weekend.
It can snow any month of the year in the Central Highlands.
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