Ben Harvey

Ben Harvey

  • Joined: October 3, 2025
  • Articles: 7

HFF Flycast – July/August 2026

Kiribati Sunset

Welcome to another massive edition of the Flycast.

In this issue:

  • 2026 AGM Report

  • Jason and Michael’s Christmas Island Trip

  • Swansea Salmon Classic Outing Report

  • Morning Tea at Ricardoes

Ben

I think this might be our biggest issue yet, with so many great photos from the AGM, along with stories from a couple of trips away.

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HFF Flycast, May/June 2026

Close-up of a barramundi caught on the recent Weipa trip, holding a shrimp-pattern fly in its mouth. The fish's silver scales and large eye are sharply in focus against a blurred green mangrove background. Caught by club member Michael Kowalski.

Welcome to a bumper picture edition of HFF Flycast! You may have noticed a new addition at the top of this newsletter. Following the recent redesign of the club logo, we took the opportunity to refresh the newsletter header as…

HFF Flycast, March/April 2026

Welcome to another bumper edition of the Flycast! It has been a busy couple of months for the Club, filled with memorable outings, great camaraderie, and a few challenges along the way. A huge thank you to everyone who responded…

HFF Flycast, January/February 2026

Michael at Hat Head

Happy New Year to all our members, and welcome to the first edition of Flycast for 2026.

The year has already started at a busy pace for the club. Since the Christmas and New Year break we have enjoyed two well-attended outings.[...]

HFF Flycast, November/December 2025

Santa's gone fishing

Happy New Year to all!

Firstly, I’d like to apologise for the delay in sending out this newsletter; it seems time really does fly when you’re having fun! Fleur has had this issue ready to go since before Christmas, but I’ve been slow in completing my report.[...]

HFF Flycast, Sept/October 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of the Hastings Fly Fishers newsletter — and what an edition it is! This issue is packed with stories, photos, trip reports, and reflections from a very full few months, including: Vale Geoff Field September…

HFF Flycast, August/September 2025

Bent lines for Don Dixon at the Swansea Salmon Classic, August 2025

Greetings, one and all, and welcome to the latest edition of the Hastings Flycast. Fleur and I are excited to be back and can’t wait to share fresh content with our network of readers. We know we’re stepping into big…