Dearhair Prawn: S.B.S.

[HolyGT]

Don't misunderstand me, its a nice looking fly and it seems well tied as well.

But do they work, when, where and how?

[poppernel]

Don't misunderstand me, its a nice looking fly and it seems well tied as well.

But do they work, when, where and how?

BUT DO THEY WORK:(Anthony) I was still trying to catch my first spotted grunter on fly. Andrew had just released his 8th or 9th fish when he walked over to me and suggested I try one of his deerhair prawns. A few casts later I was into my first fly caught grunter. My second fish was a specimen of 7lbs.

When, where and how: Andrew achieved success by drifting the fly in the current, much the way you would fish a dry fly. Using the tidal flow to create a natural drift is a key element. Identify the area the grunter are feeding in and cast above it, allowing the fly to drift through the drift zone. The fly must drift naturally, and we very seldom impart any movement to the fly, merely taking in the slack line as it drifts into the feed zone. Any unnatural drag on the fly and they will not look at it. A prawn drifting in the current will usually lie motionless in an attempt to conceal its presence. Wherever you find mud banks with healthy populations of prawn, you are likely to find feeding grunter.

Hope this helps. If not, full article in T.C.F.F. August 2000, issue 76.

Dave

[Philip]

Thanks Manne

Ive read the article on types of hair which helped a lot to understand the dynamics of spinning. Also got some nice vids on Youtube. Now only to get deer hair as ive never seen it in shops. Maybe just never been looking.

Thanks again
Cheers
Philip

[poppernel]

Thanks Manne

Ive read the article on types of hair which helped a lot to understand the dynamics of spinning. Also got some nice vids on Youtube. Now only to get deer hair as ive never seen it in shops. Maybe just never been looking.

Thanks again
Cheers
Philip

HI Phillip,

Deerhair spinning for flies is fun. With all the dyed hair you can really tie some awesome flies and be very happy when you actually catch nice fish on them, whether in the salt or freshwaters.

Dave

[HolyGT]

BUT DO THEY WORK:(Anthony) I was still trying to catch my first spotted grunter on fly. Andrew had just released his 8th or 9th fish when he walked over to me and suggested I try one of his deerhair prawns. A few casts later I was into my first fly caught grunter. My second fish was a specimen of 7lbs.

When, where and how: Andrew achieved success by drifting the fly in the current, much the way you would fish a dry fly. Using the tidal flow to create a natural drift is a key element. Identify the area the grunter are feeding in and cast above it, allowing the fly to drift through the drift zone. The fly must drift naturally, and we very seldom impart any movement to the fly, merely taking in the slack line as it drifts into the feed zone. Any unnatural drag on the fly and they will not look at it. A prawn drifting in the current will usually lie motionless in an attempt to conceal its presence. Wherever you find mud banks with healthy populations of prawn, you are likely to find feeding grunter.

Hope this helps. If not, full article in T.C.F.F. August 2000, issue 76.

Dave

Ja, I have read this. But probably talking about fishing for them at THE TIME, the time when Mr Timid will eat a popper (I have caught one in the Swartkops on one...)

My next pattern for '"normal" Grunter will probably incorporate all the virtues of the Gulp Cammo worm, then we'll see...


BTW - Got a hair stacking device with my JVICE yesterday, great attachement and help. I will post a pic.

[poppernel]

Ja, I have read this. But probably talking about fishing for them at THE TIME, the time when Mr Timid will eat a popper (I have caught one in the Swartkops on one...)

My next pattern for '"normal" Grunter will probably incorporate all the virtues of the Gulp Cammo worm, then we'll see...


BTW - Got a hair stacking device with my JVICE yesterday, great attachement and help. I will post a pic.

That spring loaded stacker attachement really is a great little tool.

Dave