Foxy’s Horror
The appropriately named Foxy’s Horror is designed by Rod Fox, of Hunter Valley Fly Fishing Club, is a great bass fly for rivers.[...] Read More » “Foxy’s Horror”
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Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
The Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph is a variation of the classic Pheasant Tail Nymph. It’s body, tail and rib are the same as the original, but the thorax of this pattern includes a few strands of pearl Lurex laid over the peacock herl.[...] Read More » “Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph”
Red Tag
Throughout Australia the Red Tag is excellent fished to surface feeding trout in rivers or still water (it is also a must-have for herring!). The fly is a half imitator and half attractor; the red tag, the peacock herl and, to some extent, the brown hackle attracting the fish.[...] Read More » “Red Tag”
Black Tadpole
Designed by Terry Griffiths and Peter Gathercole in the 1960s, the Black Tadpole takes the use of turkey marabou for highly mobile wings and tails to it’s logical conclusion. The Tadpole’s tail is highly mobile and much longer than its body, giving it plenty of movement in still water.[...] Read More » “Black Tadpole”
Weed Fly
If you are chasing Luderick then this is the fly you need!
Designed to represent the natural seaweed that they eat the weed fly just has to be put in front of them and they will eat it.[...] Read More » “Weed Fly”
Flashtail Whistler
Source: InTheRIffle.com
The Flashtail Whistler is a great fly for Pike, Peacock Bass and Largemouth Bass. It is a large profiled baitfish pattern that “whistles” when cast (due to the large bead chain eyes).[...] Read More » “Flashtail Whistler”