Ronan,
in NZ they do this on Lake Taupo, and Rotorua (amongst other lakes). When visiting with a firend of mine I have done this a few times.
In bigger boats we have used 8/9 weight fly rods with lead core lines. favourite flies would be Parsons Glory, Green Orbit, Matuka's. On one occaision we had a Tassie Devil style lure on the point and a fly about a metre up the line.
In my fireds Infatable , we use spinning rods with a fly reel and a fast sinking fly line. Just using flies, slowly trolled along the weed beds.
Cheers Ian
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From: Ronan MacLoughlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [VFB] Trolling flies
Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2006 14:16:07 +0000 (GMT)
Well now folks. A little change in scope for you.
Id like to know if anyone of you go trolling flies for trout on the lakes? And by trolling I mean out in your boat with the outboard(Oars) and just spinning up and down your favourite haunts with the flies (30-40) yards out behind!? The very same as trolling small rapala's et cetera for trout early and late in the season.
If so, Id love to see................
1. What your best flies are
2. Any techniques you use when trolling? i.e do you drive in a S shape, do you weight your flies, do you combine with a bait such as a tasmanian devil!?
3. Anything else that you would like to mention!
This is a big thing on the Irish lakes and each year, before the duckfly (Chironomids) and after the early Olives (Mayflies) you will see most practicing it.
Looking foward to hearing from you!
Ronan.
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