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.
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,…
As winter settles in across Australia, stillwater fly fishers turn their attention to patterns that entice sluggish trout. This month’s featured fly, the Guinea Dragonfly Nymph, is a proven performer, especially when fish are seeking substantial prey. The Guinea Dragonfly…
Fed’s Spent Moth is built to imitate a moth that’s exhausted and floating on the water—wings splayed, body limp, and just barely hanging on. It’s a subtle pattern that shines in still or slow-moving water, when trout have time to…
The foundation of Fed’s Cruncher Variants is rooted in one of the most effective stillwater trout flies: Keiran Jenkins’ Black and Red Cruncher. Known for its consistent success, this pattern has earned a permanent spot in many anglers’ fly boxes—and…
Every so often, a fly comes along that doesn’t fit in any box. No mold, no matching hatch—just creativity at the vise. “The Mutant” is one of those flies. Paul says it started with a discounted batch of Voodoo Fibers…
Fed’s Hot Spot Snatcher Variant is Paul Fedeles’ take on a classic Snatcher fly, inspired by Rick Passek (the Fly Fish Fanatic) and rooted in old British design. The Snatcher-style fly has deep roots in British stillwater traditions, with a…
Fed’s Jig Hook CK Nymph Variant is Paul’s take on Chuck Kraft’s classic Jig CK Nymph. The CK Nymph has long been a staple in fly boxes for anglers targeting trout, smallmouth bass, and even panfish. Known for its effectiveness…
Creating your own furled braided leaders can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to improve your fly fishing experience. In this guide, Paul Fedeles shows you how to craft durable, custom leaders using embroidery thread and a few basic tools.…