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The Big Mack saltwater fishing fly is designed to mimic the appearance of small baitfish like mackerel, which are commonly targeted by larger predatory fish. This fly pattern is particularly effective for species like tuna, kingfish, trevally, and barracuda. It's often tied with synthetic materials that give it a flashy, lifelike shimmer, ideal for saltwater conditions where visibility and realism are key.

The fly typically features a combination of blue, silver, and white to closely resemble a mackerel's natural coloring. The design is streamlined for easy casting in windy coastal environments and for cutting through the water smoothly, making it attractive to fast-swimming fish.

The **Big Mack** fly can be highly effective in various saltwater fishing hotspots across Australia, especially where large predatory fish feed on baitfish like mackerel. Here are a few prime locations where it would work well:

### 1. **Great Barrier Reef (Queensland)**

   - **Species:** Giant Trevally (GT), Spanish Mackerel, Coral Trout.

   - **Why it works:** The reef provides plenty of baitfish, and using the Big Mack around deeper drop-offs and reef edges can entice aggressive strikes from predatory fish hunting in these areas.

### 2. **Sydney Harbour (New South Wales)**

   - **Species:** Kingfish, Bonito, Australian Salmon.

   - **Why it works:** Baitfish schools are often present in the harbour, attracting larger species. The Big Mack is great for casting into feeding frenzies where kingfish are chasing down mackerel and other small fish.

### 3. **Moreton Bay (Queensland)**

   - **Species:** Longtail Tuna, Mack Tuna, Queenfish.

   - **Why it works:** The bay is rich in baitfish, and predatory species frequently hunt inshore. The Big Mack can be fished in both shallow flats and deeper channels where mackerel swim.

### 4. **Broome (Western Australia)**

   - **Species:** Barramundi (inshore), Queenfish, Trevally, Spanish Mackerel (offshore).

   - **Why it works:** The coast near Broome is famous for mackerel runs. Casting the Big Mack around current lines, reef structures, and near baitfish schools can provoke strikes from a variety of pelagic species.

### 5. **Jervis Bay (New South Wales)**

   - **Species:** Yellowtail Kingfish, Tuna, Trevally.

   - **Why it works:** A great spot for targeting predatory fish, especially around offshore reefs and deeper water where baitfish congregate. The Big Mack works well for casting and retrieving around schools of small fish.

### 6. **Darwin and the Northern Territory Coast**

   - **Species:** Queenfish, Golden Trevally, Barracuda.

   - **Why it works:** The tropical waters around Darwin are full of life, and the Big Mack is ideal for fishing inshore waters or targeting larger predators offshore around structure and baitfish schools.

In all these spots, try casting the Big Mack in areas with lots of baitfish activity—rip lines, channels, or where mackerel and other small fish gather. Make sure to match the fly size to the baitfish present and adjust your retrieval speed to mimic a fleeing baitfish.

Big Mac is tied on 3/0 hook professional flies. The difference between professional and standard is that professional flies are tied to a more exacting standard as required by our client. We only use the very best materials available. All our flies are hardwearing and robust, the professional range offers the serious fisherman an outstanding level of quality, reliability.

Rod and Fly Tasmania is owned and run by Mike Tenner who is a full time accredited guide in Tasmania the #1 location for trout fishing in Australia.A ll of the flies we sell are tried and tested patterns both for quality and standards, Mike is using the flies most days of the week in his guiding business.

Product Code: DRI9MLP945