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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. This behaviour inspired Craig Coltman to develop the Polar…
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. One program offering a unique form of…
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. These mayflies are renowned…
The Aussiefied Cliff’s Lucky Variant is an adaptation of the original Cliff’s Lucky, a classic pattern designed by Cliff Stringer, and it features in the FFI Fly Pattern Encyclopedia. However, the “variant” twist for this month’s fly comes from Paul…
This month, there won’t be a “Fly of the Month” feature, but rest assured, we’re already looking ahead. Paul “The Fed” Fedeles has informed us that he has a set of eight new flies ready for the coming year! If…