A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Here’s an excellent tip, demonstrated by Gary Begley, from Al Beatty’s Friday Fly Tying Zoom session on how to mark rubber legs.
BT’s Fly Tying Friday is a weekly BTS zoom session run by Al Beatty. Contact Al by email to get onto his mailing list for weekly invites or simply subscribe to his YouTube Channel. Read More »
A flute player breaks into a British museum and makes off with a million dollars worth of dead birds.
In the “The Feather Heist” episode of This American Life, listeners are drawn into an incredible true story of obsession, crime, and the bizarre world of fly tying. The episode unravels a heist involving priceless bird feathers, highlighting the lengths people will go to pursue their passions and the unexpected consequences that can result. Read More »
Episode 2 of Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What”. This part covers caddis. In this episode:
Volume 15, No. 8, July/August 2023
Welcome to our Newsletter for July & August.
Our AGM for 2023 is now done and dusted and, although I was unable to attend, from the photos I have seen, and based on reports from some members, it appears that an enjoyable time was had by those in attendance. Read More »
If you observe the water in nearly any calm body of water, you’ll see tiny beetle-like creatures constantly ascending to the surface and quickly descending back down. These creatures, known as Corixa, can be found abundantly in various still waters, ranging from small ponds to vast lakes and reservoirs. Read More »
The Fat Albert is an interesting variant of the Chernobyl Ant and has been a mainstream pattern for many years. With it’s bigger and bulkier body, it hits the water clearly calling trout´s attention. Developed by Brent Taylor in Missouri, it’s designed to imitate almost any terrestrial bug that has a fat profile and a lot of legs. Read More »
Tied by Aaron Freed, Blue Ribbon Flies
The Hot Spot Soft Hackle fly is a versatile and highly effective pattern in the world of fly fishing. This innovative fly pattern combines elements of traditional soft hackle flies with a modern twist, featuring a brightly coloured “hot spot” near the head of the fly that serves as a trigger point for hungry trout and other freshwater species. Read More »