TDF Shrimp
The TDF Shrimp, from Blue Ribbon Flies and tied by Craig Matthews, is the “To Die For” Shrimp is a capital bonefish fly all over the tropics. It can be tied in white or olive. Materials Hook – Umpqua XS420…
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.
Julian Tapping
Australian Native Gudgeon
There are a large number of gudgeon species native to Australia however by eliminating those found only in the tropics and those limited to altitudes below 700 metres (Dunmore is above 1300 metres) left us with only six species. The…
Pheasant Tail Nymph with Centipede Legs
Fed’s Pheasant Tail Nymph with Centipede Legs builds on the classic Pheasant Tail Nymph, one of fly fishing’s most trusted patterns. Originally designed to imitate mayfly and other aquatic insect larvae with a natural, olive-brown profile, the Pheasant Tail excels…
The “Rodney” Pattern
Materials Hook – Togens wet hook size 12-14Bead – Fluoro Orange 2.5mm or 3mm (cone style, not slotted). 5/64 Orange beadThread – Black 14/0Tail – Black cock hackle or a make up brushRib – Fine Fuchsia tinsel or fine silver…
Gambusia
Female (large) and male (small) gambusia. Gambusia were introduced into Australia from North America in 1929, in a misguided and unsuccessful attempt to control mosquitoes. In appearance they are very similar to a guppy, except the Gambusia males lack the…
Dusky Flathead Release
Several months ago I came across a DPI grant advertisement where funds were available for various fishing related projects, including “fish releases”. So, on behalf of Hastings Fly Fishers I put together an application requesting $30,000 to purchase some 23,000…
Willow Grubs, Glo-Bugs and Mop Flies
This month’s fly tying will be three flies Willow grubs, Glo-bugs and Mop Flies. Willow Grub – Materials Hook – Size 16 or 18 dry fly.Thread – Invisible thread (sewing section in Woolies or Coles).Body – Ultra Chenille Micro Fl…
Vale Phil Bush
The sudden passing of long-time member Phil Bush left a deep sadness within our Club. Phil’s humour, kindness, and boundless enthusiasm enriched every trip and meeting. More than a familiar face on the water, he was a source of wisdom, laughter, and genuine friendship—someone whose presence lifted the whole room and whose spirit will long be remembered.
Mop Fly
The Mop Fly has been described as one of the most sinful flies of all time – in terms of one of the easiest flies to tie as well as to fish. It is a very simple fly to tie…
2022 Bass Fingerling Release
The release team got underway at 12 noon as planned but not ten minutes into the journey we got a phone call indicating the supplier was going to be an hour and a half late due to car problems –…