Tasmanian sight fishing at its best   

What we do


We work with you to explore what you want to get out of your time with us and tailor your package to that. No single method works best under all conditions. As such, we have positioned ourselves to offer both Fly and Conventional (lure) fishing so you get the most out of your trip with us.  For larger groups 3+ we can source other guides. So whether you’re a fly fisher, a lure caster or a ‘bit of both’ kind of person (or group) we’ve got you covered.


Beginners to experts


No matter where you are on your fishing journey, we’ve got you covered. We welcome everyone, from the young to the young at heart. Learning to cast a fly is about timing and application of power. Big muscles are not required, neither is a working rotator cuff (shoulder). As your casting improves, options for different styles of fishing open up.

A large fish, possibly a rainbow trout, lying in a black fishing net with a blue rim, on a textured gray surface.


Fishing in Tasmania is a unique proposition - most of your time will be sight casting to seen fish – the fish will be Insight. For those fish we can’t see, we have the Insight to get them to bite.


What’s in a name?

Often overlooked is the fact that Tasmania has some other wonderful fisheries. Seasonally we target sea run Brown Trout, Southern Black Bream (Australia’s biggest), Flathead, Southern Calamari, Kingfish, and Snapper. If this sounds like you, use the form or mobile number at the bottom of the site to get in touch.

Not just trout

Tasmanian fishing at its finest

Midging

Seeing trout rise and take midge off the surface, you must anticipate its direction and speed of travel and cast in front of them.

Polaroiding

Using Polarised sunglasses to see through the surface reflection of the water, casting to sighted fish before they see you.

Tailing

Fish come up on the grassy margins to feed in water so shallow their dorsal and tail fins stick out of the water - typically early morning and late evening.

Sharking

Finding fish glowing iridescent orange in the top foot or so of water on warm and windy days in the middle of a lake.

Hatches

Seasonally we have mayfly duns and spinners, caddis, stonefly, midge, gum beetles, jassid and grasshoppers.

Lure fishing

Casting in amongst structure on or close to the shorelines and shallows. Concentrating on the points, rocks, drowned timber and weedbeds, tricking trout with an irresistible high protein substitute.

Two people standing in shallow water fly fishing in a calm lake, with a distant shoreline, grassy dunes, trees, and hills under a clear blue sky.
A person wearing a glove is holding a dragonfly near a body of water.

The Gear

  • Blue background with white text reading "Shimano Australia Fishing".

    Shimano Fishing Australia

    As a Shimano Fishing Australia affiliated guiding service, we are able to provide the the most exceptional conventional spinning gear available. The rods and reels we have curated are adept at casting the lightest of lures, working the lure to give exceptional action, sensitive enough to feel the slightest of fish ‘bumps’, and landing big fish.

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    Manic Tackle Project

    As an affiliated guiding service with Manic Tackle Project we are able to provide you with the best possible gear from Simms Fishing Products to keep you warm, dry and protected from the environment (it’s been known to snow in summer here). We also provide amazing Scott and Primal fly rods teamed with Lamson fly reels and Airflo fly lines.

  • A person in sunglasses and a red life vest is sitting in a small white motorboat with black and gray matte decals, on a body of water with hills and boats in the background.

    The Boat

    A NZ made Extreme Boats 1770 Enduro side console. Chosen for its safety and stability this vessel is in AMSA 2D survey. It has a raised floor, fore and aft to give you better vision into the water and to cast from. It has an electronics suite second to none in the Tasmanian guide fleet. 2× Lowrance HDS Pro 16’s and 2x Active Target 2 systems that can work independantly in scout and forward mode at the same time. With this setup, you will see the fish that other boats miss.

  • Logo for Spalt On Fishing Tackle with a blue background, yellow and red text.

    Spot- On Fishing Connection Hobart

    These guys really have their finger on the pulse when it comes to fishing in Tasmania. When it comes to new rod and reel setups, which lures are working best, apparel, waders and wet weather clothing, or local fishing reports from Tuna to Trout, these are most definately the guys to see.

Pricing

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  • A$1,100 Per Day

  • A$750 Per Day / Per Angler

  • Need help with something that hasnt been covered? Possibly a day on your very own beach in the Lime Bay State Reserve or a watery adventure somewhere else? Call to discuss bespoke options. We will do our very best to accomodate you.

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Contact Us

If the above sounds like what you’re looking for then get in touch. There are a few ways to contact us, Email on the other side of the page or use the Phone number below to call or send a text message. We will be in touch ASAP however its quite likely I’m on the water, and my reply may be in the evenings.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you!