Makflies Organza Cormorant
The Organza Cormorant, originally created by Mak of Makflies, is great pattern for still water. It can be made in many different colours. Here Paul Fedeles ties his variant.[...] Read More » “Makflies Organza Cormorant”
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Orange Bead Magoo
The Orange Bead Magoo is a very easy fly to tie. The Magoo is mainly a pulling fly but is extremely versatile.
Vern Barby, of the Victorian Fly-Fisher’s Association, writes of his Magoo:
“The Magoo is probably my signature fly.[...] Read More » “Orange Bead Magoo”
Wendouree Cruncher
“Over the years, I’ve played around with different colour combinations and claret with yellow has proved particularly effective on Lake Wendouree, just around the corner from my Ballarat home. Hence the Wendouree Cruncher’s name: it’s proved particularly useful in a pulling team on this lake.[...] Read More » “Wendouree Cruncher”
Muz Wilson’s BMS Hammerhead – Fedeles Variant
Special note to BWS Flies for suggesting the Hammerhead Fly for saltwater bream.
The BMS Hammerhead was created by professional fly tyer Murray Wilson as an imitation for the minnow in Lake Bullen Merri.[...] Read More » “Muz Wilson’s BMS Hammerhead – Fedeles Variant”
Fat Angie
Created by Charlie Craven, the Fat Angie began as a much more realistic and singular imitation of a flying ant. However, it has morphed into a far more general attractor pattern that lends itself well to a variety of insect types.[...] Read More » “Fat Angie”
Soft Hackle Black and Peacock Spider Variation
A really versatile wet fly that fishes well on both lakes and rivers. Tying a Black and Peacock Spider is quick and easy. When fishing gets tough, this fly fishes well as a nymph on the lake for rising fish or when they are high in the water.[...] Read More » “Soft Hackle Black and Peacock Spider Variation”
Orange Beadhead Red Tag
The Orange Beadhead Red Tag is a fly Paul has had great success in the past. It works great for trout in a lake setting when fished up against a bank or near weed beds.[...] Read More » “Orange Beadhead Red Tag”
Gartside Gurgler Variant
The Gartside Gurgler is a well-known fly pattern for bass and saltwater fish. The materials were my selection but the use of rubber legs came from Brett Clarke. Easy to tie, using the “Seven P’s” it should take about ten minutes to tie.[...] Read More » “Gartside Gurgler Variant”
Paul’s Brush Leg Hopper
The Brush Leg Hopper is a trout stream fly. Paul uses this fly in fast moving rough water. It is meant to be messy.
The brush legs will break the meniscus of the water and the fly will tumble.[...] Read More » “Paul’s Brush Leg Hopper”
Crazy Charlie Variants
The Crazy Charley was developed by Bob Nauheim, a fine California fly-fisherman. Bob conceived this fly while fishing at Andros Island with Charley Smith, of Charley’s Haven. The first time Charley saw the fly, he couldn’t stop saying, “Man, that’s a nasty fly.”[...] Read More » “Crazy Charlie Variants”