Julian Tapping

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Denny’s AP Emerger Variant

Denny’s AP Emerger Variant

Denny’s AP Emgerger Variant is a well-known Denny Rickard stillwater fly pattern used on lakes and reservoirs all over. The AP (stands for All Purpose) emerger is basically a larger sized soft hackle that had a wood duck, mallard, or partridge tail, a dubbed body with a wire rib through it, a peacock thorax, and a partridge soft hackle.[...] Read More » “Denny’s AP Emerger Variant”

Muz Wilson’s BMS “Bullen Merri Special”

Muz Wilson’s BMS “Bullen Merri Special”

The Muz Wilson BMS, or “Bullen Meri Special” gets it’s name from Lake Bullen Merri near Camperdown in the volcanic plains of Western Victoria. It is highly regarded as an imitation of the Galaxiid Minnow when tied in olive and when in white, an Australian Smelt.[...] Read More » “Muz Wilson’s BMS “Bullen Merri Special””

Celebrating 10 Years of Fly Fishing Fun

Celebrating 10 Years of Fly Fishing Fun

In July this year the Club celebrated it’s 10th anniversary in style with a luncheon held at Port City Bowling Club. Our usual monthly meeting room was transformed for the occasion with balloons, decorations, lovely table settings and of course lovely ladies in their finery a very festive air indeed setting the scene for the fun to follow.[...] Read More » “Celebrating 10 Years of Fly Fishing Fun”

Dawn’s Friend’s White Bait Pattern

Dawn’s Friend’s White Bait Pattern

Dawn's friend's white bait fly
Dawn’s friend’s white bait fly

Materials

  • Hook – Size 6 or 8
  • Thread – Invisible thread
  • Tail and Body – 6 to 8 strands of Crystal flash
  • Eyes – Small Spotlight bling eyes ($3)
  • Body coating – UV resin
  • Finisher – Sally Hansen’s Hard-as-Nails

Instructions

  1. Cover hook with thread, secure with half hitch and a little Sally Hansen’s Hard-as-Nails.
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