MOST fishos love a challenge and these challenges take different forms. Our methods and techniques adapt over time as we progress as anglers. Our skills improve and we catch more fish, bigger fish, or we refine our approach to keep things interesting.
If you want to keep things interesting, you best find an interesting fish.
The sand flats of Western Australia’s remote Kimberley coastline is home to one of the most interesting, yet difficult species to catch – the blue bastard.
Blue bastards – yes, that’s their real name – are a tropical species found all across the top end of Australia.
Targeting blue bastards has grown in popularity over the past few years, although most anglers still find them a mystery and there’s so much to learn. There’s a lot to learn about their habits, movements and willingness to take flies. They’re called bastards for a reason!
MADE FOR THE FLY
No one likes a challenge more than a fly angler. Sure, sometimes flies are the most productive method to catch fish, but more often than not, choosing to target fish on fly puts you at a disadvantage. But it’s fun, and fooling fish on fly is always rewarding. It’s no different to choosing lure over bait, or land based over boat. The challenge is the reward.
There are a number of iconic saltwater fly targets and all of them are found in shallow water. There’s giant tarpon in the US,
