Paul introduces Fed’s Bead Head Soft Hackle Possum Nymph, humorously admitting, “What does it represent? I have no idea,” and “I don’t know if this will even fish well!”

He combined ideas and materials that have been successful on other nymphs, and aimed to “Australianise” the fly with possum and wood duck. Read More »

The Purple Prince Charming, designed by Paul Johnson and featured in the July 2024 edition of the FFI Whip Finish Journal, represents a thoughtful evolution of the classic Prince Nymph. Read More »

The Bassano Klinkhammer, crafted by Tasmanian tier and guide Chris Bassano, imitates various stages of the mayfly life cycle with impressive versatility. Its slender profile passes easily for a spinner, while its unique design allows it to sit in the water column like an emerger and float high enough to resemble a dun. Read More »

From BT’s Fly Tying Friday, 12 November 2021. Mike Kelly shows us two of his favourite streamer patterns – the Corn Buck Streamer and the Mormon Girl.

Be sure to watch to the end of the video – Al Beatty shares a quick dubbing tip that’s crucial for anyone attempting to apply those fuzzy fibres to the thread before wrapping them around the hook. Read More »

The Claret Possum Shuttlecock Variant is Paul Fedeles’ adaptation of the original Claret Shuttlecock fly, renowned for its effectiveness and simplicity. The original Claret Shuttlecock, crafted by Craig Coltman, has earned high praise for its versatility and reliability in various fishing conditions. Read More »