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Carping On!

Carping On!

  • Posted on: March 7, 2018 June 8, 2024
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: The Fly Box
  • Tags: bread flies, freshwater fly

These flies were originally recommended by HFF Distant Member Paul Fedeles for the Hunter Valley (formerly Singleton) Fly Fishing Club Invitational Carp Classic, however they still apply to any carp fishing, eg.[...] Read More » “Carping On!”

February 2018 Newsletter

February 2018 Newsletter

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  • Posted on: February 22, 2018 March 13, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Newsletters
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Squimp Fly

  • Posted on: February 13, 2018 March 3, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly of the Month
  • Tags: flats fishing, saltwater flies

The Squimp Fly is very simple to tie, but lethal for countless flats species.

The Squimp fly very closely imitates a small shrimp, which is the main forage for any bonefish.[...] Read More » “Squimp Fly”

Variations on a Theme – Woolly Bugger

  • Posted on: January 20, 2018 August 5, 2025
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly of the Month
  • Tags: freshwater fly, streamers, woolly bugger

The Woolly Bugger is a very versatile pattern that will catch fish on virtually any lake or river. It can be tied in a variety of colour combinations, usually natural ones such at black, brown and olive.[...] Read More » “Variations on a Theme – Woolly Bugger”

January 2018 Newsletter

January 2018 Newsletter

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  • Posted on: January 5, 2018 March 13, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
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Christmas 2017 Newsletter

Christmas 2017 Newsletter

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  • Posted on: January 5, 2018 March 13, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Newsletters
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December 2017 Newsletter

December 2017 Newsletter

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  • Posted on: December 16, 2017 March 13, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
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November 2017 Newsletter

November 2017 Newsletter

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  • Posted on: November 16, 2017 March 13, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
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Rabbit Fly

  • Posted on: November 4, 2017 June 8, 2024
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly of the Month
  • Tags: streamers, wet fly

Primarily tied as a general nymph pattern, the Rabbit Fly also makes a pretty good imitation of small dragonfly nymphs that emerge in huge numbers on many Australian lakes. The Rabbit Fly has a collar and tail of soft rabbit fur that moves well in the water, even when the fly is retrieved very slowly.[...] Read More » “Rabbit Fly”

October 2017 Newsletter

October 2017 Newsletter

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  • Posted on: October 6, 2017 March 13, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
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Rodney at the Swansea Salmon Classic, August

Rodney at the Swansea Salmon Classic, August

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