New fly fishing enthusiast in town

[MatthewPenfold]

Hi Guys,

I arrived in Perth in the last 3 weeks from Cape Town, South Africa. Since a young age I've been an avid fly fisherman and generally tending toward the salt water scene, but also enjoy the fresh water trout scene. before i arrived, i got myself a new 9wt rig (floating and intermediate sink lines) which I'm keen to get cracking with. I stay close to the Perth CBD. Can anyone suggest some good spots on the river or on the coast and what i can expect to target. thanks in advance and looking forward to meeting other like-minded fly fishermen out there (and becoming a member),

Cheers

Matthew

[MichaelG]

Welcome aboard Matthew, Common targets for the swan are black bream, flathead, whiting when they are around. the elusive fish in the swan but are successfully targeted by some are giant herring and mulloway at this time of year.

Any beach around perth will provide tailor (usa calls them blue fish) whiting, herring, mulloway and blue spot flat head.

Some spots to plug into google maps to fish


River spots
Point Resolution Reserve, Dalkeith, Western Australia

Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Freeway, Perth, Western Australia

Canning Bridge Stn, Como, Western Australia

Point Walter Reserve, Bicton, Western Australia


as for beach spots hopefully someone else can help as i dont really fish the beach often




Michael

[MatthewPenfold]

Hi Mike,

thanks very much, I'll get cracking with those spots then,

cheers,

Matthew

[Andre Rossouw]

Hi and welcome Matthew

Micheal gave some great advice to help you get started.
We have a casting day on Sunday the 24th of November at Nedlands Rugby Union Football Club.
Google maps: https://maps.google.com.au/?ll=-31.9897 ... 04.34,,0,0

Come down and have a chat with some of the members. Sure there will be a few willing to share some of there knowledge

Cheers
Andre

[MatthewPenfold]

Hi Andre,

Brilliant, I'll definitely be there. I presume it will be in the morning, what time do you guys meet? thanks very much,

Cheers,

Matthew

[Andre Rossouw]

It should start around 10am but some of the guys might even be there a bit earlier to do some fishing.

[MatthewPenfold]

Thanks

[mat uchino]

Heading out tomorrow arvo if you'd like to tag along....

[MatthewPenfold]

Thanks Mat,
i see i'm a bit slow off the mark, hope to meet you this Sunday.
Cheers