[Rob Brownfield]

This years trip to Lowestoft is going to see me leave my Carp gear at home and head down with fly rods.

My main quarry is going to be Mullet, closely followed by Bass.

Rod is going to be a 9'6" #6, but what line to use? They are spooky fish but I require a line that loads quickly and shoots well. Suggestions?? I was thinking of a #5 SLX, working on the principle that a #6 might be a bit heavy when used over head? I doubt there will be much call for spey casting from harbour walls. Actually..I have a ~4..maybe I should try it out?

Also taking a 4 weight for Chub in the Wensum with any luck and a 9 weight for Bass and Carp.

Anyone got any ideas on flies for Mullet. Grub type things seem common as well as "bread" imitations. Oh..and apparently Floating Trout pellets are the dogs danglies for them..so I will tie up some deer hair "pellets".

Cheers

[Jim Eddie]

Hope the weather is kind to you Rob

 

Jim

[Ben Dixon]

Hi Rob,

Use the #6 SLX on the #6 rod, you'll find it easier in a coastal breeze and to make sure that the fly gets to where you want it first time.

Do a google for Lee Cummings website, STS flyfishing, there is a fly on there that will work.  Other flies will depend upon what the food source is in the area you are fishing.

Be interested to see how you get on.


Cheers

Ben

[Mike Barrio]

Great stuff Rob ...... Have fun

Might be down that way next weekend myself

Cheers
Mike