Introduction

[Gig]

Hi folks,

I just found this site and it looks impressive. I'm an Aussie and my interests are fly fishing for trout and fly tying. Both of which I hope to learn more about from the more experienced. I also like to participate in fly swaps and get constructive critiscism of my flies, every little bit I find helps in moving forward. I hope this is the beginning of a great relationship with all on this site.

[cabezon]

Welcome aboard. Things are a bit quiet of the tying front. In this hemisphere, this is the time of year to be loosing flies (or tying emergency replacements). There are a few swaps ongoing, but the pace will pick up through our winter, your summer.

While the trout fishing in New Zealand and Patagonia is well-known, I would appreciate it if you could describe some of the trout fishing opportunities in your corner of the Southern Hemisphere.

Tight lines,

Steve

[fredaevans]

Also like to add my warm welcome to an excellent Board. Here many of us actually use our 'first names,' feel free to do the same.
Fred

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Gig,

Welcome aboard. I'm wondering if maybe we haven't chatted in another fly fishing chatroom. If it helps, I have a Kelpie at my feet.

REE

[Gig]

Hi Ron,

We certainly have chatted, I'm the Aussie with the 2 Jack Russells and please give the Kelpie a pat from another Aussie. Its been a long time since we've chatted, unfortunately you are never on - line when I am but I've asked about you. Hope all is well and I really would lke to get involved in some of your swaps.

Take care

[Don Stracener]

Welcome Gig,

Just keep an eye out for swaps, they start up all the time.

What species do you target?

Don

[Jeff Hale]

Welcome aboard. Want to do a Fishing Swap? You come here and I guide you for Coho salmon and I go there and you guide me for BIG BROWNS? It's great to have some international representation on this board. Good fishing! Jeff

[Gig]

Hi Super-Fly

Sounds like a great idea but i have yet to catch a big brown, always trying though. I am going to Tasmania at Xmas time for some touring with my family but I will be taking the flyrod with me hoping to catch a nice size trout. Tasmania is the spot for big trout so I can only hope that my offer will be accepted at the time of casting by the wiley trout.

Cheers