Wood Duck Soft Hackle
Paul writes, “I was the guest tier on the BT’s Fly Night Zoom meeting on December 8th – Aussie Flies that work.“ The Australian wood duck, maned duck or maned goose (Chenonetta jubata) is a dabbling duck found throughout much…
Hastings Fly Fishers
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Hastings Fly Fishers
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
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What Imitates What Episode 5: Terrestrials
This is part five of Dave Wilson’s talk to the Sydney Flyrodders on fly tying and fly selection. “What Imitates What?” – the food that fish eat and the flies that they represent. In this episode Dave talks about terrestrials.…
Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear
The Hare’s Ear Nymph is certainly among the top five most common patterns for trout fishermen, as its buggy generalist look imitates all manner of aquatic insects. This tricked-out version, by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, adds all kinds of…
Al Beatty’s Thunder Klod
The UV Thunder Klod is “new,” well, almost new pattern created by Al Beatty that combines features from two other patterns – the Thunder Thighs and the Clod Hopper. The Thunder Thighs was developed by Eric Paramore in the winter…
Blue “NotA” Midge
“Not a dry fly. Not a nymph. Not an emerger. Not black. Not brown. Not a redfin fly.“ Paul Fedeles’ Blue “Nota” Midge fly is a unique and intriguing addition to the world of fly fishing. This innovative fly doesn’t…
What Imitates What Episode 4: Hellgrammites
This is part four of a multi-part presentation of Dave Wilson’s talk to the Sydney Flyrodders on fly tying and fly selection. “What Imitates What?” – the food that fish eat and the flies that they represent. In this episode…
Orange Beadhead Nymph with Legs
The Orange Beadhead Nymph with Legs has, as the name suggests, an orange bead head with a pheasant tail. The body is also pheasant tail, wrapped with fine copper wire (Paul uses speaker cable wire in this pattern). As an…
Holy Grail Caddis Pupa
The Holy Grail stands as an excellent caddis emerger pattern, widely embraced by numerous experienced trout guides in the western regions. This versatile fly exhibits a remarkable level of natural appeal and is forgiving in its performance, allowing for various…
What Imitates What – Episode 3: Stoneflies & Midges
Episode 3 of Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What“. This episode covers stoneflies and midges. This is a multi-part presentation of Dave Wilson’s talk to the Sydney Flyrodders on fly tying and fly selection. “What Imitates What?” – the food that…
Marking Rubber Legs
Here’s an excellent tip, demonstrated by Gary Begley, from Al Beatty’s Friday Fly Tying Zoom session on how to mark rubber legs. BT’s Fly Tying Friday is a weekly BTS zoom session run by Al Beatty. Contact Al by email…