A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
According to both the Australian Museum and Wikipedia the Silver Drummer grows to about 80cm in length and a maximum weight of 1.1kg, however a Queensland spear-fisherman has officially recorded a 6.8 kg specimen.[...] Read More » “Silver Drummer”
This fly came about after Simon read an article in an American magazine about anglers spinning for bonefish. It occurred to him that a very bright fly version of the proven Crazy Charlie could be tried.[...] Read More » “Sparkle Charlie, Fedeles Variant”
Also known as the Giant Barracuda and Small-eyed Barracuda, the Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is present in tropical to warm temperate waters, in subtropical parts of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, from mangrove areas to deep reef.[...] Read More » “Great Barracuda”
Distant club members Gretchen and Al Beatty have given us permission to use their pictures and information for this month’s fly from their book How to tie LaFontaine’s Legacy Fly Patterns.[...] Read More » “Drop Nose Minnow”
Mike Kirkpatrick is a Kiwi guide and movie maker. He recently posted a brief video on YouTube on how to handle fish. Excellent drone footage of fighting the fish. Pretty good demonstrations of best practices.[...] Read More » “Best Practice for Handling Fish”
At one time or another in every fly fisher’s life he will find himself quietly looking down at a broken rod.[...] Read More » “The Fly Rod-breakin’ Blues”
Any fly fisher knows that stripping in and lengthening – or “shooting” line – is part of the fly-fishing process.[...] Read More » “Sharpen Your Shooting”
As fly fishing continues to grow in popularity, with enthusiasts targeting almost any species imaginable, it’s important to remember the principles of proper fish handling with a few tips and reminders.[...] Read More » “The Catch With Catch & Release”
The Poppin’ Flats Shrimp is a great saltwater pattern for baby tarpon, snook, bonefish, and anything else lurking near the mangroves or on the flats.[...] Read More » “Poppin’ Flats Shrimp – Fedeles Variant”