A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Fed’s Balanced Possum Emerger is an innovative emerger using a balanced fly technique popularised by Phil Rowley, combines natural materials and a balance system to imitate emerging insects in a very natural way.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Balanced Possum Emerger”
Galaxias, commonly known as galaxids, are small, delicate freshwater fish endemic to Australia. Renowned for their slender bodies and adaptability to various aquatic environments, these species play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of their habitats.[...] Read More » “Galaxias”
For years, many in the fly-fishing community, particularly older anglers, have viewed environmentalists with suspicion, seeing them as opponents to their beloved pastime. To their perspective, conservation groups often advocate for regulations and policies that, on the surface, seem to limit fishing opportunities.[...] Read More » “Loggerheads or Allies? Bridging the Gap Between Fly Fishers and Environmentalists”
Fed’s Simple Possum Emerger is a minimalist yet highly effective fly that utilises natural possum fur to simulate an emerging insect. This emerger pattern is ideal for dry fly fishing, particularly during the early stages of a hatch when trout are actively seeking emergers just beneath the surface.[...] Read More » “Simple Possum Emerger”
The Pheasant Tail Possum Emerger is an innovative fly pattern originally crafted by Jan Spencer, a two-time Australian national representative fly fisher. It imitates an emerging insect, a crucial stage in the aquatic insect life cycle when they rise from the water to the surface.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Pheasant Tail Possum Emerger Variant”
In the world of fly fishing, creativity and innovation often result in effective fly patterns that perform exceptionally well. One such pattern is the Bead Head Yellow Squiggly, a pattern attributed to a YouTube discovery but not properly credited by the presenter.[...] Read More » “Bead Head Yellow Squiggly”
Trout stocking in the Snowy Monaro region has long been central to its economy and culture, but recent stocking bans have sparked controversy.
In the heart of the Snowy Monaro region, trout fishing has long been more than just a pastime.[...] Read More » “Green Around the Gills”
Bream fishing has always been a game of patience and observation. Experienced anglers know that Bream often prefer to inhale a static fly, rather than chase after one that’s rapidly moving.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Polar Fibre Bream Fly Variation”
Every day, 58 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer, amounting to more than 21,000 cases annually. Beyond the physical toll of treatment, many women also face emotional challenges on their road to recovery.[...] Read More » “Casting for Recovery: A Healing Retreat Through Fly Fishing”
Isonychia is a genus of brushlegged mayflies in the family Isonychiidae, the sole genus of the family. Commonly known as Iso’s, Slate Drakes, Mahogany Duns, or Leadwing Coachmen, are a staple in the fly fisher’s repertoire.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Isonychia Soft Hackle Variant”