Fly Equipment 
Fly Fishing – Line, Leader
a) Line
Any type of fly line and backing may be used. The breaking strength of the fly line and backing are not restricted.
(b) Leader
Leaders must conform to generally accepted fishing customs.
The leader includes a class tippet and, optionally, a shock tippet. A butt or taper section between the fly line and the class tippet shall also be considered part of the leader, and there are no limits on its length, material, or strength.
The class tippet must be made of non-metallic material and either attached directly to the fly or to the shock tippet, if one is used. The class tippet must be at least 38.10cm (15in) long (measured inside connecting knots). With respect to knotless, tapered leaders, the terminal 38.10cm (15in) will also determine tippet class. There are no maximum length limitations. The breaking strength determines the class of the tippet.
A shock tippet, not to exceed 30.48cm (12in) in length, may be added to the class tippet and tied to the lure. It can be made of any type of material, and there is no limit on its breaking strength. The shock tippet is measured from the eye of the hook to the single strand of class tippet and includes any knots used to connect the shock tippet to the class tippet.
In the case of the tandem hook fly, the shock tippet shall be measured from the eye of the leading hook.
Fly Fishing – Rod, Reel, Hooks, Lures
(c) Rod
Regardless of material or number of sections, rods must conform to generally accepted flyfishing customs and practices.
A rod shall not measure less than 1.82m (6ft) in overall length. Any rod that gives the angler an unsporting advantage will be disqualified. Extension butts are limited to 15.24cm (6in).
(d) Reel
The reel must be designed expressly for flyfishing. There are no restrictions on gear ratio or type of drag employed, except where the angler would gain an unfair advantage. Electric or electronically operated reels are prohibited.
(e) Hooks
A conventional fly may be dressed on a single hook or double hook or two single hooks in tandem. The second hook in any tandem fly must not exceed beyond the wing material. The eyes of the hooks shall be no farther than 15.24cm (6in) apart. Treble hooks are prohibited.
(f) Lures
The lure must be a recognised type of artificial fly, which includes streamer, bucktail, tube fly, wet fly, dry fly, nymph, popper and bug. The use of any other type of lure or natural or preserved bait, either singularly or attached to the fly, is expressly prohibited.
The fact that a lure can be cast with a fly rod is not evidence in itself that it fits the definition of a fly. The use of any lure designed to entangle or foul-hook a fish is prohibited.
No scent, either natural or artificial, is allowed on flies. The use of scented material in a fly is prohibited.
Fly Fishing – Gaffs & Nets, 15kg Category Rules
(g) Gaffs and nets
Gaffs and nets used to boat or land a fish must not exceed 2.44m (8ft) in overall length. (When fishing from a bridge, pier or other high stationary structure, this length limitation does not apply.)
The use of a flying gaff is not permitted. Only a single hook is permitted on any gaff. Harpoon or lance attachments are prohibited.
A rope or any extension cannot be attached to the gaff.
(h) 15kg category rules
- 15kg tippet is for billfish and sharks only.
- Shock tippet length is not to exceed 100cm (1m).
- A minimum 500cm of fly line must be used.
- Flying gaffs are permitted for this line class only.
- All other GFAA rules and regulations for flyfishing apply.