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 Dirty Rat, featured in the Federation of Fly Fisher’s Pattern Encyclopaedia by Bob Lay of Montana, is a testament to simplicity and effectiveness in fly tying. This pattern, known for its unassuming appearance yet remarkable performance, has earned its…
Trev’s Bead Head is a fly fishing pattern that has gained widespread local acclaim, owing much of its success to the ingenuity of Trevor Ward, a seasoned angler and esteemed member of the Hunter Valley Fly Fishing Club. Affectionately known…
Looking for some relaxing fly tying? I stumbled across this channel during my wanderings across YouTube. SheTiesFlies combines the serene sensations of ASMR1 with the detailed artistry of fly tying. This experience immerses you in the delicate sounds of feathers…
Fed’s Extended Body Bass Fly, another creation by the Club’s fly tying guru Paul Fedeles, showcases an innovative approach to fly tying, incorporating the extended body technique popularised by Steve Garza of flytyingtex.com. This fly design boasts a meticulously crafted…
The big brother to the Griffith’s Gnat and Renegade fly patterns, the Grey Ugly would be more aptly named “The Sure Thing” or “Silver Bullet” when fish are feeding on large Chironomids or Mosquito! Materials Hook: #14 dry Thread: Black…
The Apps Bloodworm is a highly potent fly for stillwater and reservoir fishing, crafted and refined by Peter Appleby, a renowned competition angler. This versatile fly excels when used in two main ways: firstly, as a ‘lure’ on an intermediate…
Detailed instructions on how to use large feathers on small soft hackles. A clever technique for utilising oversized feathers on small soft tackle flies involves isolating the feather’s tip to create a triangular tie-in anchor. By extending the feather’s fibres…
Fed’s “Top Shelf” Hopper is a variant of a fly I found on the Drew Ross’s LooknFishy YouTube channel. The original version comes into two styles – single foam and double foam version for hopper/dropper rigs. Its been a really…
“It’s not a Bass Bunny, it’s not a Yeti. It’s a Bass Betty!” The Bass Betty was developed by Darren Foster, a well-known bass whisperer from Hunter Valley Fly Fishing Club. Darren notes, “It’s not a Bass Bunny, it’s not…
Developed by Charlie Card, a well-known guide on Utah’s Green River, Card’s Cicada is a simple but very effective pattern. The beauty of this fly, like all cicada patterns, is that it floats well aiding visibility, has some movement, and…