ONE PERFECT DAY - A Spectacular Flats Fishing Trifecta!

Days spent sight-fishing on the warm, shallow tropical flats with a fly rod in hand don't come too much better than this one. Join me as Jono Shales of Exmouth Fly Fishing shares the sort of action that has made this special corner of the world a Mecca for footloose fishos.
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[@normanmendonca2834]

What a beautiful location mate. That queen fish was HUGE…..I have never tried a fly rod set up but… holy hell, that is a beautiful way to fish. The second fish was all mouth…how heavy is your line ? Screaming reels is always a great session Starlo. That Herring was insane and didn’t want to come to the boat at all. Well done mate. You have sooooo much fun when you wet a line. I love it . All the best my friend.😂

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks! Yes, it was a memorable day in a very special part of the world. In answer to your question, I was running a 20 pound tippet. 👍

[@feartheduck6664]

All hail "The King of Queenies"! My complexion turned green watching this, a big dose of jealousy.....the perfect fishing trip. Great stuff.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ralphblundell9479]

East side of the Gulf is a brilliant place. Getting there can be the problem, Exmouth is such a windy joint. But worth the wait.

[@StarloGetsReel]

@@ralphblundell9479 very true.

[@chrisdoran7596]

I remember Rod Harrison catching a huge trevally on a fly rod years ago. I think it went for over an hour he was really under the pump. It was right up there with your Meritorious captures of trevs, herring and queenies on fly in this video.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Glad you liked it! I'm not in Harro's league, but I have a go. 😉

[@davidgc4396]

Gee really enjoyed that one Starlo. That world record one you got here was a monster. I got a nice queenie last week I fried some in egg and breadcrumbs and made numas with some it was lovely 😊

[@StarloGetsReel]

Very nice! They’re a lot better tucker than most people realise. 👍

[@davidgc4396]

@@StarloGetsReel thanks yes you’re right there. I might try to make some sashimi with the next one I think that would be nice 😊

[@jakefinn7905]

Congratulations and well done! that was a great video and enjoyable to watch. The Queenie battle reminded me of a king mackerel fight with those blistering runs. I'm from south Florida and we have lady fish as well just not of that size. We call them "poor man's tarpon" b/c they fight just as good but don't get as large as our tarpon. They do make great tarpon & snook bait for the conventional tackle guys. We even catch lady fish in fresh water rivers & lakes that feed into the bays and estuaries. Q? - Can you comment specifically on your setup including line & leader configuration? Thanks again. ~ Jim B

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks for that great feedback, Jake! I was running a 9-weight G.Loomis fly rod with am intermediate WF9 line. Cheers!

[@Hatchie.]

Good stuff Starlo keep it up

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks, will do!

[@adamronald802]

Amazing fish Starlo, well done 🎉

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thank you 👍

[@anthonycox1870]

What an amazing session champion

[@StarloGetsReel]

Yes, it was pretty special!

[@surg71]

Solid queenie.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks!

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Haha, awesome mate! Gave the backing a good stretch.... :)

[@StarloGetsReel]

Sure did! Thanks.

[@zaneperry8755]

Great vid starlo!

[@StarloGetsReel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikestone4740]

You are lucky and a professional angler as well.

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thank you!

[@Badalbe]

A good fly fisherman is only as good as the fly they tie! Extremely successful fly you have there mate! Would you share a picture please Starlo 😃

[@StarloGetsReel]

Will do.

[@YZGVICTORY]

This was epic 👍

[@StarloGetsReel]

Cheers!

[@jonoshales]

It was great to get across the Gulf with good weather, we'll have to tick a permit off the list next time when it's slightly warmer

[@StarloGetsReel]

For sure! Thanks for an awesome day, Jono.

[@secretrivertours2117]

Great fishing

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks!

[@Joshtreds]

Great day out on the water mate

[@StarloGetsReel]

It sure was!

[@AZ-vu2pr]

Great video and nice trifecta. Mind if I ask which rod and reel you were using? Cheers from the States.

[@StarloGetsReel]

It’s a 9wt G.Loomis NRX with an old Felty 910 reel. 👍

[@mikel2438]

Can you land base fly fishing in Exmouth ? I have a friends wedding up that way and was going to pack the 8wt and go for a walk along the beach ?

[@StarloGetsReel]

Sure can! You’ll have a ball.

[@johnlighton7025]

What a day! Can you please tell me the latin name of the 3rd fish? What a fish! Thanks

[@StarloGetsReel]

Cheers! It's Elops machnata. The same or very similar fish that's known as a ladyfish or ten pounder (in the USA) or a springer in South Africa.

[@johnlighton7025]

Yes! Caught a few here in SA in the keurbooms river as a teenager. Thanks mate

[@leepiekarski7356]

Hi Starlo great video what weight and size leader, tippet, did up use and what flies were you using Iam planning on going to exmouth some time November/December thanks

[@StarloGetsReel]

Thanks! I ran a 20 pound tippet and caught all three fish on a simple prawn pattern on about a Size 1 hook.

[@leepiekarski7356]

@@StarloGetsReel thanks your a champ