A recent trip to Borumba has been held by the club as part of its species school . with the recent cool weather it ahs been a challenging time to hunt saratoga , those who have braved the conditions found the fishing challenging . In my opinion it was a very good time to be learning about these fish as anyone can catch them in optimum conditions , it takes skill and knowlege to be in the right place at the right time with the right fly at this time of year.

Success came by walking the bank , the water level at Borumba is extremly low at he present , lending itself to sight casting more than when the water is high . Fly selection is simple , a black fly with plenty of movement as a slow presentation is what you are after with these lethargic fish. Check out the "V" mans destroyer in the fly pattern section of this site , as I found this to be my most successful fly . Other patterns that were effective , were Petes Bucket , Mudler Minnows and Wooly Buggers.

I hope you like the photos of the more recent trip

Pat Casting to surface movment

Upon arrival we all got together to disscuss possible tactics to apply on the day

Signs of dissapointment as I realised I forgot my Reels

Super stealthy approach if only Jack would sit still

An estimated 85 - 90 cm Toga on a "Andys Toga Destroyer"

My Personal Best

Jack with a nice toga

Pat with the plug

John and Sally took to the water

Eveyone had a good time and learnt a little more about this fantastic and accessable species