| This is the first volume in the most comprehensive series on Tasmanian fly fishing ever produced. Hosted by Christopher, and filmed over the course of a season, it’s a great way to learn what you need to take on Tasmania’s magnificent Brown and Rainbow trout, using lots of different techniques and in some very different conditions (ever seen a fish take a dry fly in a blizzard?) You will on this DVD.
Anyway, sit back, relax and enjoy Tasmanian Fly Fishing Techniques Volume 1. When you see the quality of the fish that Tasmania’s waters hold, you’ll see why it’s one of the premier fly fishing destinations in the world – and why our Highland Gold is such a prized commodity.
Tasmania – a destination for all seasons
The quality of the fishing on the Apple Isle has already become the stuff of legend. Where else can you find so much pristine water to choose from and use so many different methods to tempt the trout that call the highland lakes and lowland rivers their home?
As the season passes, you can take your pick from targeting aggressive frog-feeding fish, pitting your wits against spooky tailing trout, fishing a traditional loch-style team of wet flies on overcast, windy days, attempting to coax sipping wind-lane feeders, fishing beetle patterns amongst the trees on warmer days or casting a single dry fly to fish that are clearly visible in the Western Lakes – some of which stretch into double figures in weight!
And that’s just a small taste of what’s on offer.
Whatever the conditions: bright sunshine, cloud, wind, rain or snow (yes, it does that occasionally here). There are fish to be caught if you know where to go.
Or, more specifically, who to go with.
Christopher Bassano – Rainbow Lodge’s part owner and lead guide
Christopher has fished practically every piece of water that Tasmania has to offer and there are few people with greater knowledge of the fishing opportunities on offer.
As a guide with over 10 years’ experience on the island, Christopher has a quite extraordinary knack of finding fish – even on days when everyone else has packed up and gone home. An invaluable quality when you only have a few days to spare.
Whether it’s fishing from our fully-equipped boat, polaroiding fish from the shore, walking into the beautiful wilderness of the Western Lakes or fishing the delightful rivers and streams of the lowlands, Christopher will always ensure that you have the best possible chance of catching fish – and perhaps even making it the fish of a lifetime.
When he’s not up in the highlands, Christopher has a home on the banks of the St. Patrick’s River in Tasmania’s North East. This pristine freestone stream also offers wonderful fly fishing opportunities, and is well worth adding to your itinerary on your trip.
About Rainbow Lodge
Rainbow Lodge is a comfortable, welcoming, 3-bedroom property enjoying views across the stunning, rugged highland landscape. With two bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and a large front lounge leading onto an expansive deck, it’s the perfect base for any guided trip.
And just in case you feel the need to tie up a few spares or even to develop a new fly pattern based on what you’ve observed during the day, the lounge also has a fly tying bench, complete with all the materials you’ll need.
To help you relax after a day on the water, it also features comfortable chairs and full entertainment facilities, including CD and DVD players. The library is full of local and overseas fishing books, magazines and other reading material. For those who need to keep in touch with the outside world, we have plug in and dial up Internet access.
On the water, we provide you with a great fishing platform in the shape of our 5m Quintrex Hornet, as well as all the gear and flies you could need. We’ll even take care of your fishing licence.
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