Trout Fishing: FREE Flys for Juniors

Gidday team, really like hearing about those of you working hard to get others into the sport. Looking to pass on a selection of trout flies to anyone getting their kids/mates into fishing. I’ve been really fortunate over the years with help from others and have the capacity to tie my own flys so I figure this is some way I can pass on the generosity of others.

From my experience a bit of time with someone willing to share some skill/experience can be the defining moment for a beginner and really sets the scene. Thanks to all of you that are passing on your skills. Cheers to the HAWKESBAY Guide that bumped into me fishing one of his honey holes ‘unsuccessfully’ and showed me the way (Patangata 2005 ish). Aside from loosing the big one.. the most gutting part of fishing starting out is loosing that $3 fly that’s you’ve saved the lawn money for.. and let’s be fair if your buy flys for the kids you’d probably rather save the money for jars at the pub.. I have 200-300 available so will be in 10-20 bundles depending on the interested.

To be allegeable, like this post, tag me below, and share your ‘why’ ie who are you helping into the sport. First 20 odd people I should be able to help out.

PM me to sort out details, I’ll likely get you to flick a small amount for postage/courier ($2-5) unless you live in Karitane/Waikouaiti.

Cheers

Legend I'm much the same with kids ect hunting keep up the good work my kids r still mastering the spinning road yet

@VXN222 thats a great offer for some beginers out there. Good stuff:cool:

I remember my god father taking me fly fishing quite a few times as a beginner. My back cast wasnt always that flash and on the odd occasion a fish took my fly i wasnt able to set the hook as I had always snapped the point of the hook off banging the stones behind me. It must of cost him a small fortune to take me fly fishing.

This is a great offer VXN222, well done to you.

Yea good stuff, I’ve certainly lost my fair share of flys to the dodgy back cast!!

when you run short,let me know and I will whip up some dodgy creations too....dont loose many these days and need excuse to get tying kit out again.basic nymph patterns are just too easy to tie up. good on you for making this offer....

Cheers @Mightyduck that’s the ticket. I’ve got a good we stash here for now but we’ll see how the response goes and keep in mind! Appreciate the offer. I’m sure there’s tones of people in the same boat, sometimes even old half buggered flys are a great start when you whipping a few in the trees... These flys are really top knotch (not all my creations) but will be a mixed selection that is sure to make a great start to someone’s collection!

This year I got licenses for the great grandies and I found information was the hardest to come by.Even those fishing the local lake would not share there 'secrets'. A few mentors are a valuable commodity and I applaud you willingness to put yourself out.We have not progressed past a float and worm but it has been great fun.

Yea bugs me when people are like that. Where fortunate in NZ to have what we’ve got. The more people that enjoy it the more likely they are to protect it. You don’t see many fisherman dumping their rubbish in rivers or on the side of the road do you..keep at it. Rest assured that your kiddies will grow up with a real appreciation for what they have/thier experiences with Pops. A good progression from the float and worm is a dry fly/emerger behind the bubble. Heading into summer you’ll see the buggers jumping/rising and they won’t necessarily take that worm. Bubble + nice 4/6lb trace 1.5m to a wee foam beatle on dark, whammy. PM if you want a couple sent your way ;)

Thank you for your kind offer,PM me your account no.We have several lakes at the Groins reserve at 'Take a kid fishing' a group started by Dave Denton stock the lakes each year and as yet we have not caught a fish but take the BBQ so its an event.

Good work, PM in bound later in the day. I’ll sort you out a ‘Sure Thing’ Regards

Good on you @VXN222 my son would love some for the coming season. He loves fly fishing and I haven't the faintest clue about it so he's had to learn himself and caught his first fish last year. He could always could use some more flys for sure. Thank you

Good on you mate, that is the spirit we like around here.

Good stuff @Pete_D I’ll get back to you and arrange a selection for your young fella. �� best thing I had growing up in a non fishing family was Parents who helped by getting in contact with family friends and other folks in town into the sport. They certainly got dragged to a few rivers and untangled a few knots but mainly helped with gaining contacts and teeing up adventures. There’s some cracking spots up your way. “HB born” lad here.. cheers

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Thank you for your kind offer,PM me your account no.We have several lakes at the Groins reserve at 'Take a kid fishing' a group started by Dave Denton stock the lakes each year and as yet we have not caught a fish but take the BBQ so its an event.

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My kids have had the best results there with a worm about 1.5m under a float. Keep the hook as small as manageable and the trace light.

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Good stuff @Pete_D I’ll get back to you and arrange a selection for your young fella. �� best thing I had growing up in a non fishing family was Parents who helped by getting in contact with family friends and other folks in town into the sport. They certainly got dragged to a few rivers and untangled a few knots but mainly helped with gaining contacts and teeing up adventures. There’s some cracking spots up your way. “HB born” lad here.. cheers

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Yea agreed,...sounds like our family. It's nice when kids find their own passions and not their parents thats when you know they actually like something and not just doing what dad does....this forum has also been so helpful. Send me a pm and we will sort out postage etc.

@VXN222 my eldest (8yro) would love a few flys to start his own box, caught his 1st on the fly in feb with more luck than judgement as I’m a self taught fluff chucker myself who spends more time hooked up on my back cast than anything and especially when I sight a feeding fish it seems. :XD: but we do get the odd success for our persistence or by reverting back to the lure gear.
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Pm inbound

Awesome mate! Good on ya for sticking at it! Took me years to get the first on fly. The best I learnt was getting that session with the old boy. He taught me how to read the river and understand where the fish should be. From this I basically moved from fishing unsuccessfully blind to sight fishing (or casting in the likely spots with an indicator) The next challenge.. not spooking the bloody buggers. From here came success in various forms. Highly recommended walking and spotting fish even if the river is closed etc in off season. Save the lure fishing for the windy rubbish days!! We”lol sort something for the young fella!

And to the bait fisherman.. who has used the above method with size 14-16 grub hook and a kettle of corn.. lot of baits per can of corn pieces. If allowable in your catchment. Just double check but goes well.

Amazing assortment of flies and bits and pieces arrived today thank you Scott,just hope we can do them justice.
Very much appreciated.Roll on Level one and warm weather.

I recently got given a fly rod by an elderly resident at work. The lad and I had a bit of a fumble with it out on the school field over lockdown, Lad seemed to be doing ok, according to my professional Youtube knowledge. Me, not so much, I think I will stick to the spin rod.
I'm looking forward to a free weekend soon so we can go have a play at one of the local lakes. Hopefully I'll get shown up.
A fantastic offer you have made here @VXN222, hopefully it helps get a few more kids, young and old, out there catching.

Cheers @Tedz50 pleased these arrived for you for. Was able to sneak them down to a friends place where the courier would collect them. Hence the random name/shitty packaging sorry Scotty was in a rush haha. To those of you who’ve made contact, I’m waiting to get to post office as the courier collection service to my property/island to island freight seems through the roof atm. Cheers TR.


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