Episode 2 of Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What”. This part covers caddis. In this episode:

• Caddis (Sedge) “Complete” Life Cycle
• Stick Cased Caddis
• Caseless Caddis Free Swimming
• The Czech “Nymph”
• Zazamushi – a Japanese delicacy!
• Stick Case Imitation
• Cased Caddis Lava
• Pebble Case, Generic & Uncased Imitations – • Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What” – …
• Emerging Caddis Pupae
• Cased Caddis Lava Imitations
• Adult Imitations
• The Shannon Rise
• Tying a Peeping Stick Caddis

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 »

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 »

Mudeyes are the nymphal stage of the Dragonfly. They come in two main varieties, the most common being the spider or bug mudeye and the second is the larger and less common couta mudeye.

Most fly fishers will have one or more flies that they use to represent Mudeyes. Read More »

The Kate McLaren Bumble is a great general wet fly pattern. It can represent a wide range of food on a lake and has a very subtle trigger in the golden pheasant tail. The fly excels in warmer weather when there is plenty of insect activity on the lakes. Read More »

“What Imitates What” is multi-part presentation by Sydney Flyrodders’ Dave Wilson on fly tying and fly selection, the food that fish eat and the flies they represent.

Episode one includes an introduction and a discussion on mayflies.

Topics are broken up into the following fishy food groups:

• Mayflies
• Baitfish
• Caddis
• Dobsons & Hellgrammites
• Terrestrials
• Stoneflies
• Eggs
• Lures & Attractors
• Damsels & Dragons
• Snails
• Midges
• Saltwater (baitfish, prawns, crabs, squid)

Welcome to our Newsletter for May and June.

Well, another HFF year is reaching its conclusion – with our AGM scheduled for Sunday 23rd July. The invite has been sent by Secretary Ron and, as you will have seen, the meeting will be held at the Newport Lifestyle Village (where we have our Christmas Party). Read More »

The Organza Cormorant, originally created by Mak of Makflies, is great pattern for still water. It can be made in many different colours. Here Paul Fedeles ties his variant. Full instructional video can be found below.