A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
The Bloody Mary came about as a way, after much trial, error and experimentation, of imitating the adult and larval stages of large stoneflies. The following is, after some experimentation of his own, Paul Fedeles’ variant.[...] Read More » “Bloody Mary Variant”
Macquaria ambigua
Golden Perch, also known as yellowbelly, callop, perch, Murray Perch or white perch, naturally inhabit the Murray-Darling river system (except at high elevations) and exist in the internal drainage systems of Lake Eyre and the Bulloo River.[...] Read More » “Golden Perch”
The Micro Crayfish is is very versatile in the way you can fish it. It can be fished like a nymph, but also like a crayfish streamer as well. You could float it under an indicator, or put it on as the sole fly, and site cast to fish.[...] Read More » “Micro Crayfish – Jig Nymph and Streamer”
Most trout and salmon can be successfully crossed and most hybrids are infertile. One of the most notable hybrids is the tiger trout, a fish produced by fertilising brown trout eggs with brook trout milt.[...] Read More » “Tiger Trout”
The eel-tailed catfish, Tandanus tandanus, is a freshwater fish native to the Murray-Darling river system of eastern Australia. A 6 weight rod is more than adequate for this species whilst their diet means that many flies commonly used for trout are suitable for pursuing catfish.[...] Read More » “Eel-Tailed Catfish”
Designed by Skip Morris, the Morrisfoam Predator was orignally developed as a trout fly, however it is equally effective as a trout fly.
While it is an effecitve top-water bug, it best fished on on a sinking line – the line finds the bottom while the fly (on an active retrieve) hovers just above the lake bed.[...] Read More » “Skip Morris Predator”
Commonly referred to as Tarpon, or ox eyed herring, Megalops cyprinoides is a feisty northern sport fish species famous for their aerobatic displays when hooked. They are commonly encountered as a by-catch whilst targeting other more popular northern freshwater species, such as the barramundi but are extremely popular amongst fly anglers.[...] Read More » “Tarpon”
The Bead Head Hastings River Mayfly is a dry fly creation by Paul Fedeles designed for fishing in the Hastings and Ellenborough Rivers.[...] Read More » “Bead Head Hastings River Mayfly”
This is a combination hopper, Chernobyl ant and cicada in black and orange foam. I tied it in the morning for the first time. Toss it, flop it down, let is set and water movement is enough.[...] Read More » “Paul Fedeles’ Orange Bass Flopper”
Tied by Paul Fedeles, the Shute-Hill Special is a freshwater nymph fly created specifically for fishing on the Hastings River, NSW.[...] Read More » “Shute-Hill Special”