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.
Welcome to Captain’s Picks, your go-to guide for the best flies and casting strategies tailored to our favourite fishing spots. Our past Club Captains have handpicked a selection of flies that are proven to attract the most sought-after fish in these waters.
Central Coast Fly Rodders’ bread fly
Always have a few bread flies prepared and make sure you bring at least half a loaf of stale bread for burley – you can catch all sorts plus the burley will get things going.[...]
Target Fish: Mullet, Herring and Bass Tucked along the upper Hastings River, west of Wauchope, you will find Harty’s Plains and Kindee. These locations are favourite destinations for Club members. They chase mullet, freshwater herring, and bass. These waters offer…
The Nundle region offers a fantastic variety of freshwater fishing opportunities, from the cool, trout-filled waters of Sheba Dam to the deeper reaches of Chaffey Dam and the flowing runs of the Peel River.
Each location presents its own unique challenges and rewards, and choosing the right fly can make all the difference.[...]
The late Warryn Germon really had termites worked out; well as far as the trout were concerned. He developed three very effective patterns that worked not only here in Australia but America as well.
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Recommended flies: Vince’s Loud Mouth Popper, JOS Gurgler, Vince’s Diving Gurgler, Bass Vampire, Clouser Deep minnow.
Target fish: bass, bream, mullet
I think 2 surface flies, 2 flies for just under the surface or a few feet down and 2 deeper diving flies would be more than adequate.[...]