Off the Beach
by Steve Tizard
Perfect conditions on Pelican Beach just north of The Entrance. Light southerly blowing and plenty of cloud cover. Large channels close to the sure (ideal for casting flies) and plenty of white water.
“Perfect conditions”….so we thought.
The southerly on the previous night had brought in mountains of sea weed which made it nearly impossible to fish flies. But 10 of us had a go anyway. About 1.5 ks of the beach was fished up to the rocks on the northern end for, you guessed it, nothing. Zilch!
We were after salmon, tailor, bream, dart, flathead and whiting and tried every fly possible. not even one strike. In hindsight, burley would have been wise as one club member returned the next day , burlied up and caught 4 fish in similar wind and wave conditions.
At least the traditional club bbq and chat put a good note on the mornings activities and all agreed it would be worth another try. Next Time.