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May 09, 2011

Dean Butler

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The Billfish Tease
Australia's foremost fly-fishing guru outlines the keys to teasing marlin on fly.
Troubleshooting Tips
For new players, there are plenty of ways not to catch a billfish on fly. While many of them involve a bad connection between the fly rod and the boat deck, many more are simply unavoidable. It is not an easy sport. We've made our share of mistakes over the years, and these days we try our damnedest to avoid the circumstances that can commonly lead to foul-ups and failure. The following tips will help lessen the chances of losing a fish before he eats. * Teaser baits must be securely stitched from head to tail and connected to the leader.
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Stand Up to Giants
With proper tackle and techniques, you can stand up against grander marlin.
Rods, Reels, Line and Fly
Our teaser rods are custom-built to get fish in position and in the mood to take a fly. Because the line feeds up the center of the rod blank, there is no chance of it fouling around guides when the bait is jerked from the water. After getting a fish into place, homing in on the fly, it's maddening to have the teaser bait drift back into his vision because a line tangle has prevented its retrieval. Our preferred teaser-pole lengths range between 7 and 11 feet. Blanks cut down from heavy-duty beach and surf rods work the best.