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.
“Fed’s Craft Shrimp” is a nifty little saltwater pattern that effectively imitates the small shrimp that are a primary food source for many estuary fish. The fly features a realistic design that combines the use of unstripped poly yarn for…
Today Paul Fedeles brings us a special King’s Birthday long weekend treat – his Snowshoe and Possum Fur Emerger. This fly, crafted on a size 14 scud hook, blends the buoyant qualities of rabbit’s foot post with the subtle, natural…
Fed’s Fuzzy Worm is a captivating fly that defies traditional aesthetics with its striking variegated yellow and black chenille body, resembling a fuzzy worm in motion. Its distinctive bushy thorax, crafted from Chocklett’s Finesse Body chenille in olive, adds an…
Original by David Curnell The Brassie Emerger is a remarkably easy-to-tie midge emerger, making it as enjoyable to create as it is to fish. Because of its fast-sinking capabilities, the Brassie excels at reaching the deep waters where fish are…
Paul Fedeles shares his unique creation, the Garbage Bag CDC Emerger. Paul designed this fly while experimenting with various materials, his camera, and computer. This fly is a mix of reject CDC feathers, unused flash pieces, some possum fur, and…
By Mark Bachman, FlyFishUSA.com
Stoneflies mating
Stone flies are a diverse family of insects that are adapted to well oxygenated streams and rivers and cannot survive in polluted water.
Stone fly nymphs have fixed gills that can only extract oxygen in clean moving water.[...]
By Rick Flink The double bead stonefly nymph is a highly effective fly pattern used in fly fishing to mimic the natural stonefly nymph. Known for its heavy weight, achieved through the use of two beads, this fly sinks quickly,…
As you may or may not be aware, the Club has had some great publicity recently. In the wake of our recent participation at the Lake Cathie Autumn Fair, the Hastings Fly Fishers (HFF) are delighted to share exciting news…
With Beatty’s EZY Prince Nymph Mutant Variant Paul Fedeles brings his unique twist to Gretchen Beatty’s EZY Prince Nymph. While the original video – from Beatty’s Fly Tying Friday, 10 December 2021 – provides a comprehensive guide, Paul’s written steps…
The Zonker Fly is crafted to mimic baitfish such as minnows or shiners, along with other potential prey like leeches. Its authentic appearance, fluid motion, and adaptable color schemes render it a potent and adaptable choice for pursuing various predatory…