Welcome to Rork Fly Fishing
Hello my name is Sean O’Rourke this is my first post on my new Website. This fish was caught on a beautiful summer’s day on the Mitta Mitta river in North East Victoria, Australia. I made up this Fly Rod out of an old Surf Rod using it’s Butt section and joining it onto a 9 weight Fly rod , I wanted to emulate the “SPEY” Style casting used for fishing for Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon overseas. The rod length ended up being about 13 ft.. Using this style of rod I was able to cast the full line without too much effort right across the to the other side using just one big overhead cast letting the Fly swing around in the current. This Brown Trout was caught on the Badger Matuka Size 4 and was “Snaffled” right on the “Swing around” , but I found out you have to be ready because I had three “Strikes” one of them a “Thumper” before I finally hooked this one.
Oh’ and by the way I would like to introduce you to my loyal dog “bazza” who has an un-relenting passion for food, loves fishing, chasing bunnies, and generally having a good time.
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G’day cousin sean long time no see this is a great looking site well done mate. Bazza looks like he’s trying to steal your fish. Any way keep up the good work mate and if your ever in wangaratta come for a flyfish up the rivers around here.
We will have to catch up one of these day, Dean.
Hi Sean, I just looked through your website properly, and am impressed. Could do with a few photo’s of Murray Cod. I also noticed your phone contact details, so I can call you. When you do come to Indonesia, you will have to pack your saltwater gear.
Hi Sean, great looking web site with loads of good informaiotn, well done.