Casting for Recovery: A Healing Retreat Through Fly Fishing

Casting for Recovery: A Healing Retreat Through Fly Fishing

Every day, 58 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer, amounting to more than 21,000 cases annually. Beyond the physical toll of treatment, many women also face emotional challenges on their road to recovery. One program offering a unique form of healing is Casting for Recovery, which combines the therapeutic benefits of fly fishing with emotional support for women recovering from breast cancer. Read More »

Fed’s Isonychia Soft Hackle Variant

Fed’s Isonychia Soft Hackle Variant

As seen in the Autumn edition of FlyTyer Magazine

Isonychia is a genus of brushlegged mayflies in the family Isonychiidae, the sole genus of the family. Commonly known as Iso’s, Slate Drakes, Mahogany Duns, or Leadwing Coachmen, are a staple in the fly fisher’s repertoire. These mayflies are renowned for their impressive swimming abilities, often resembling small minnows as they navigate the water. Read More »

“Aussified” Cliff’s Lucky Variant

“Aussified” Cliff’s Lucky Variant

The Aussiefied Cliff’s Lucky Variant is an adaptation of the original Cliff’s Lucky, a classic pattern designed by Cliff Stringer, and it features in the FFI Fly Pattern Encyclopedia.

However, the “variant” twist for this month’s fly comes from Paul using a creative “Aussiefied” approach, as he puts it. Read More »