Ben Harvey

Ben Harvey

HFF Flycast – July/August 2026

Kiribati Sunset

The July/August 2026 edition of HFF Flycast is packed with photos, stories and memories from another great year. Catch up on the 2026 AGM, Jason and Michael’s Christmas Island adventure, the Swansea Salmon Classic, morning tea at Ricardoes, and plenty of fishing, friendship and club news along the way.

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

The year has begun with busy club outings to Harrington and Hat Head, casting practice sessions, and a productive trailer clean-up working bee. This edition also remembers long-time member Gary Pearton and includes useful fishing tips for Lake Keepit, along with highlights and photos from recent Harrington Fly Fishers activities.

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…