A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
The Bead Head Poly Yarn Prince Nymph Variant is a modern twist on one of the most reliable trout flies ever tied. While the classic Prince Nymph has earned legendary status, guides needed something quicker to tie and tougher on…
The parachute caddis has earned its spot in every serious trout angler’s fly box. It’s versatile, durable, and a reliable match for hatches from late spring through Autumn. But like all classics, it’s open to interpretation—and that’s where Fed’s Poly…
Fed’s Malleefowl Soft Hackle Red Tag is a vibrant reinterpretation of the timeless Red Tag fly, combining classic design with a splash of colour and innovative materials to create a pattern that stands out on the water. Anglers familiar with…
Scuds are one of the most important and reliable food sources for trout in both stillwaters and rivers. They’re abundant, protein-rich, and available year-round, making them a must-have in any angler’s fly box. But while scuds are everywhere, that abundance…
If you’re a streamer junkie or just someone who appreciates flies that work hard in the water, Fed’s Mallee Fowl Soft Hackle Bugger is a pattern worth knowing. It’s a refined take on a lineage of smart fly designs—starting with…
The Half Chubby Chernobyl isn’t trying to imitate anything specific—and that’s exactly the point. Like its big brother, the Chubby Chernobyl, it’s an attractor pattern. It doesn’t look like a hopper, ant, or beetle—but fish don’t care. They just know…
If you’re after a nymph with strong movement and contrast, Fed’s Orange Bead Head Soft Hackle is a great choice. It combines classic materials with a bright fluoro bead, offering several triggers that appeal to fish feeding subsurface. This pattern…
When it comes to reliable, all-purpose fly patterns, few can rival the enduring success of the Hare’s Ear Nymph. Known for its uncanny ability to imitate a wide variety of aquatic insects—especially mayfly nymphs—this pattern has long been a favourite…
Fly tiers and fishers alike know the name BMS—Muz Wilson’s Bullen Merri Special is a time-tested Aussie staple. Originally crafted to imitate the native Galaxiid Minnow and other small baitfish, this iconic fly has found its place in fly boxes…
Looking for a fast, effective fly that catches trout in stillwater? Fed’s Red Back and Green Back Pheasant Variants are your answer. This fly is a personal twist on Phil Rowley’s Green Back and Red Back Pheasant. Like Rowley’s original,…