HOW-TO: Catch Flathead On Flies With A Sinking Fly Line

Flathead are a great target species for saltwater fly fishing, and not generally too hard to catch. There are various ways of doing it. In this clip, I look at throwing a weighted, prawn-pattern fly on a full length sinking line. You'll find all the important tackle details in the comments below.
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[@Theloveablemess]

Literally started tying some clousers and wanted some background video. How serendipitous!

[@StarloGetsReel]

Good stuff, Andrew! Let us know how you go. Make sure you tie a few Clousers in chartreuse and white... Deadly colour combo!

[@abusxy]

its always a delight watching your vids Starlo. Thank you

[@StarloGetsReel]

Glad you like them!

[@MartinKillips]

I love the easy knowledge.

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Lovely flatty Steve!

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks mate! 👍

[@stevennaumovski8477]

Awesome content thanks Starlo

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks again, Steven! I really appreciate your support.

[@fishingsister]

Great explanation👍

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks, fishing sister!

[@jackdempsey538]

Really rated this video

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks, Jack!

[@StarloGetsReel]

ROD: G.loomis NRX+ 10' 6-weight from Shimano Australia Fishing REEL: Romeo LA from TroutFlies.com.au LINE: Airflo Sixth Sense Sinking Sinking Fly Line from Manic Tackle Project FLY: Keith Day Prawn LEADER: 2 metres of 10 pound Shimano OCEA FC fluorocarbon with a short (25cm) bite tippet of 20 pound OCEA FC

[@feartheduck6664]

Good to watch. Try heavier fly equipment for GT! It's euphoric. Hint...wear gloves!

[@StarloGetsReel]

Yep.

[@88flathead]

Great info and clip thank you Could you tell me what make of boat you are in for this trip, cheers Mick

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks Mick! It's a Beastmaster Snubby 5.0. Made in Hervey Bay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4utqZytps58nck

[@Procharged32]

Peaceful fishing.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Indeed! 👍

[@mitchschonrock5588]

Awesome vid, anymore info on the fly by Keith day? Would love to tie some up

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks Mitch. I'll get onto Keith and see what I can find out.

[@mitchschonrock5588]

@@StarloGetsReel that would be greatly appreciated

[@anthonycox1870]

Great video Starlo, how much money would you recommend spending, for a beginner flathead fly outfit, for someone that's never used one before, and can you easily use it for land based fishing, I would love to get into it at some stage, so thanks for feeding my obsession, as i love my flathead fishing,

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks Anthony! Spend a reasonable amount on a rod. At least $300, I reckon. It’s the most important tool. Next most important is the line. An intermediate (slow sink) is a good starting point. You won’t get much change out of $150 for a decent line. The reel is the least important component but get one that won’t corrode and give it a rinse in freshwater after use. There’s no need to spend more than about $100 to $150 on a reel. Add $20 or $30 bucks for some backing (used braid will do the job). So I guess you’re up for about $600 all-up, unless you can track down some second hand gear. Good news is you can use it for a range of species in fresh and saltwater. 👍

[@anthonycox1870]

@@StarloGetsReel Thanks champion, you have given me a lot to think about, being on a budget I am tossing up between the fly set up , or a rod and reel to chase kings in and around Sydney Harbour, and all my fishing is land based, so i need to think about which set up i would get the most use out of, so thanks for the help, much appreciated Starlo,

[@StarloGetsReel]

@@anthonycox1870 no problems. I must say, I think you'd probably get more use from the kingy set-up. Fly can always come later. 😉

[@soobz]

@@anthonycox1870 You can get into fly fishing cheaper if you want to see if you like it first, eg. Maxcatch VAccess rod, Eco reel, fly line gets you into fly fishing for around $100. It's not as good as top notch gear of course, but I've landed 2kg salmon on such a setup and it did it easier than my $600 Daiwa spinning set did. There's also South Pacific from A1 fly fishing who do a good starter combo. However, without casting tuition you'll likely struggle to get anything shore based.

[@theimpaler5034]

You can get a complete fly rod reel line for around 350 pm me I send you wich fly rod you need my mates a pro saltwsterfly fisherman he's sponsored by diawa and no I'm not trying to sell you anything just trying to guide you so u don't waste yre money

[@DRILLINGZ45]

Haha, what’s next kingfish on fly

[@StarloGetsReel]

Kingies on fly are awesome although the bigger versions are a handful! 12-weights and heavy tippets…