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Cheers - hadn’t thought of saltwater hooks, was going to use some white eyed lead heads I use for river trouts in likely looking holes in desperate times. Will look for some sand eel/fry patterns.
Re tide times etc, current places I’m looking are Usk, somerset axe and parret estuaries. All of which are a shortish drive or can go by train. Big tidal range but apart from possible quicksand should have decent escape routes. I’m guessing there’ll be some schoolie bass which will take fry patterns and I’ve got some shrimp and bloodworms for the mullet.
Good point re letting someone know, though I’m gonna try drag @bobble along if he’s keen?
jupiz
@Colin_the_Bald
We did a bit on saltwater fly fishing on here a few years back, heavy reservoir gear is a good start. Wash everything with fresh water EVERY time or it will die instantly. If you're tying your own flies, stainless steel hooks only, fry patterns are all you need, nowt fancy. Heavy leaders, 15lbs tippet is plenty light enough. Floating lines are your friend, don't even think about trying on a breezy day. Rising tides are better, make really sure that there is an escape option and no channels behind you where the tide can cut you off.
Here's some I tied earlier...
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