NEW - Pisces Turbo Fly Rods

9’ 5wt, 9’ 6wt, 10’ 6wt

This is one the best value priced fly rod ranges on the market. Moderate to faster action rod they are perfect for for river, shore and the 10’ rod is perfect for boat based loch style fishing with floating or sinking lines.

Finished in matt black finish to reduce ‘line flash’. All rods have full wells grips, are 4 piece and come in a cordura tube for protection. Spare parts are available immediately.

9’ #5wt - $395 - or with alloy reel, backing, WF line with loops, and leader $550.

9’ #6wt - $395 - or with alloy reel, backing, WF line with loops, and leader $550. 10’ #6wt (includes fighting butt)- $395 or with alloy reel, backing, WF line with loops and leader $550.

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Day two

Day two involved the same catch-up over breakfast followed by a lesson again with Matt. We learned how to get the perfect cast while stalking a fish instead of waving our arms too much with false casts and spooking everything. After the lesson, we each were allocated new guides for the teams for the third and final session.

The wind was up during this session which saw many choosing the offshore side of the lakes to set up and cast and wait. I spotted a large swirl between some reeds which caught my eye, and after a few minutes it got the better of me and I stealthily moved my way along the bank. There’s nothing quite like quietly stalking up and getting that perfect cast right in the zone.

No less than 20 seconds later the fly disappeared and the action started. This fish put on a great fight, running across the lake as the line sprung onto the reel “I’m going to need a net for this one” was the call. Scott a local guide was running around half the lake to my pleasure and netted the beautiful healthy 53cm Rainbow.

The fish was again taken on the dry dropper rig with the bushy nymph under the parachute dry. After a few quick pictures and a moment to admire the beautiful rainbow, it was slid back into the lake.

A big learning curve

After fishing Currawong lakes for two seasons now, I feel like each day or even hour has you changing tactics or positions. You definitely can’t go in with last night’s plans, you need to be thinking all the time while you’re out on the water. Watching what the wind is doing, where the insects are hatching, and keeping a close eye on any fish that are moving.

Even the slightest sign of a fish can change the day’s outcome dramatically. Overall, it was tough fishing for the farmers with Dale Mott taking home the title for team WA with three fish during the six-hour competition. Apart from the premier class fisheries with big trout up to 15 pounds and the Olympic-style clay shooting, Currawong is highly recommended just for the serenity and accommodation. Hosting over 102 documented bird species and hundreds of fallow deer it’s a photographer’s dream. Currawong Lakes has three bush cabins, a hunters cabin and the five-star lake house situated right on the lake, it’s a must-visit for any fly fishing angler visiting Tasmania.

Long rods make controlling the fish during the fight easier.