Our members explore pristine mountain trout streams, cast for native freshwater species in rivers and lakes, and enjoy saltwater fly fishing in estuaries and along our local beaches.
Why Join Our Club?
We welcome everyone — regardless of age, gender, background, or experience — who shares a love of fly tying, fly fishing, and the principles of catch and release.
What We Do
Regular activities include:
- Monthly club meetings
- Fly tying nights
- Casting practice
- Fishing trips and outings
Events and Membership
Next Event
- November 9, 2026Casting Practice
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve, 1691 Ocean Dr, Lake Cathie NSW 2445, Australia
Latest Posts
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Freshwater Herring (Potamalosa richmondia) are lively native Australian fish found in coastal rivers and estuaries. A favourite among Hastings Fly Fishers members in Hastings and Macleay River tributaries,… Read More » - Women in Fly Fishing
From Dame Juliana Berners and Carrie Stevens to Joan Wulff and April Vokey, discover the women who have shaped fly fishing through their skill, teaching, fly tying and… Read More » - Spinning and Trimming Elk Hair
Learn how to prepare, stack, spin and trim elk hair for durable, buoyant dry flies. In this demonstration, Al Beatty shares practical techniques for removing underfur, measuring hair,… Read More » - Al Beatty’s Hackle Wrapping Tip
Al Beatty shares practical tips for wrapping hackle on a humpy dry fly, keeping the body neat and the hackle properly seated. Learn how to manage thread tension,… Read More »
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Tackle TipsFurled LeadersFurled leaders are created from monofilament fishing line or fly tying thread. This material is wrapped around a jig in a series of interlocking loops, which creates the taper of the leader. Furled leaders aren't too hard to… Read More »: Furled Leaders