The trout season is fast approaching, and if you’re new to fly fishing, this video breaks down the essential gear you’ll need to get started. After over a decade of experimenting with different setups, I’ve simplified my kit to the gear I believe works best for beginners and seasoned anglers alike.
There’s something special about heading out alone – a mix of risk, peace, and freedom you just don’t get with others. On this trip, Pat spent two days exploring Talbingo, chasing winter trout on the fly, and soaking in the solitude of camping by the water.
Sub-zero temps, sluggish fish, and a frozen landscape that requires a creative approach. Equipped with a dry suit, NRS Riffle packraft and plenty of determination, Pat sets out hook a fish by any means.
Pat ties one of the most iconic articulated streamers out there, Kelly Galloup’s Dungeon. This articulated fly has a huge profile and a spun deer hair head that pushes serious water, perfect for targeting big browns in rivers or lakes.
Not only useful for limited backcasting room, the roll cast excels in accuracy, delicate presentation and is the building block for all double-hand and water-loaded casting. Pat runs through why you should learn the roll cast, how to execute and some common mistakes.
In today's video, Pat shows you how to tie three effective Woolly Bugger variations that are simple yet deadly for fly fishing our alpine lakes. We’ll start with the classic McGoo Olive Woolly Bugger featuring a bright orange bead, followed by a Chenille Woolly Bugger with added flash and a heavier bead, and finally, the Thin Mint with a multicolored tail and peacock herl body.
Pat shares his thoughts on the bare essentials in terms of fishing gear that he uses. Cutting out excess fly boxes, bulky leader wallets, and fancy gadgets shaves weight and makes you a more efficient fly angler.
With the 24/25 NSW trout season coming to an end, Pat headed out for one last multi-day fly fishing soirée. Covering immaculate new water, bush bashing through ancient forest and escaping plummeting temps in a hand built stone hut. Join Pat as he puts a ribbon on the trout season, all under the watchful eye of Kosciuszko's breathtaking Main Range.
Pat and Daniel embark on a hilarious afternoon of not-so-graceful experimentation, learning their prefered methods and figuring out how best to get a fish on board.
