Hello to everyone. I've been fly fishing for around 20yrs and tying commercially for 18. I mostly fly fish in salt water chasing inshore and flats species here in Australia. I used to fly fish for trout when I lived in Tasmania - these days I get a fix every spring before the salt water action starts. I like to fish native fresh water species sometimes. Hell, as long as it has fins, I'll throw a fly at it.
I have been writing the salt water fly colomn for FlyLife magazine now for nine years. Occasionally I'll get motivated and submit a feature, but not too often.
I'm a tackle rat. My wife doesn't understand why I need so many rods, as I don't bring many fish home (I release most of my catch).
I started rod building 2 years ago. Its as good as the first time I caught a fish on my own fly - every time.
I own too many Thomas and Thomas fly rods, and am looking at the new Helix, which is bothering my dear wife.
I tie around 2000 flies each year which supports my addiction to fly fishing... Almost. This looks like a great site - the quality of the rod building forum convinced me to join, so if I can help anyone out I'm only too happy to return the favour.
Regards,
Chris Beech
ps - don't know where that bait fisherman sign came from!