Julian Tapping

Julian Tapping

Vale Jim Eccles

Gone fishing...

In July 2019 the joy of celebrating our 10th anniversary was tinged with sadness with the passing of two or our beloved members – Life Member Tony Bendiech and Jim Eccles.

James “Jim” Eccles passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, 11th July 2019.[...]

Vale Tony Bendeich

Gone fishing...

In July 2019 the joy of celebrating our 10th anniversary was tinged with sadness with the passing of two or our beloved members – Life Member Tony Bendiech and Jim Eccles.


Anthony “Tony” Bendeich passed away peacefully Saturday evening 6th July, 2019 at Port Private Hospital.[...]

Surf Candy

Surf Candy

Bob Popovics

Bob Popovics’ Surf Candy is the epoxy streamer fly that started a revolution in modern fly patterns for saltwater gamefish. This tough epoxy streamer tied with synthetic materials is a perfect imitation of small, slender baitfish like silversides, sand eels, and small anchovies.[...]

HFF Flycast, June 2019

Know your fish - Don's barra caught at Hinchinbrook, 2017

The picture on our cover is of Outings Co-ordinator Don with a barramundi caught on his trip to Hinchinbrook Passage. Why this blast from the past? Simples Eeeech! Two of our lucky members, Rodney Adams and Ken Holley are no…

Red Headed Step Child

Hogan’s Red Headed Stepchild

Materials

  • Hook: #14-20 Daiichi 1560
  • Bead: Small Red Glass Bead
  • Thread: Brown Veevus 8/0
  • Tail: Pheasant Tail
  • Rib: Small Red Wire
  • Thorax: Peacock Herl
  • Case: Medium Veevus Pearlescent Tinsel
  • Legs: Red Krystal Flash

The Red Headed Step Child is a great small mayfly nymph or general attractor nymph developed by fly tying guru Hogan Brown.

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Is There a Secret to Untangling Knots?

The Wind Knot, A.D. Maddox

Philip Monahan, from Midcurrent.com, answers a reader’s question: Are there any secrets to untangling the other kind of common fly-fishing knots: the unintended ones you create because of wind or bad casting? A knotty problem Answer: Well, I don’t know…

Leader Eater

Here’s a handy tip from RiverBum.com.

Don’t have the time or the inclination to make your own leaders? Then do what Club member Rodney Adams recommends – buy pre-made ones. It’s easier. Some even have a loop on the end.

Tapered leader with loop

When building your own you generally construct the leader stepping down to your final diameter.[...]

Flats Crab

Here’s an SBS of a nice easy to tie crab fly that’s great for bonefish, permit, reds etc…anything that eats a crab is going to eat this. Materials: Hook: Gamakatsu S10S-4H six 6-2/0 Thread: Tan 6/0 Uni thread Weight: Lead…

Furled Leaders

Furled leaders

Furled leaders were invented in the 1700’s – woven by hand from silk or horse hair. Production technology eliminated their commercial availability and use. However, it has many advantages and dry fly fishers, as well as, saltwater anglers have revitalised their use.[...]