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Kōrero: Recreational sea fishing

Saltwater fly

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Saltwater fly

This fly pattern is called McVay's Gotcha, and loosely resembles a shrimp. Saltwater flies are usually bigger than those used in freshwater for trout, and most are designed to be drawn through the water. As they are reeled in they wiggle, mimicking a fish or shrimp.

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Carl Walrond, Recreational sea fishing – Other recreational fishing, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/7854/saltwater-fly (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Carl Walrond, i tāngia i te 2 March 2009.