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Hastings Fly Fishers

A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.

Hastings Fly Fishers

A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.

Pick-up and Lay Down on Water

  • Julian TappingJulian Tapping
  • August 8, 2018
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  • Fed’s Orange Bass Flopper (updated!)October 24, 2026
    Fed’s Orange Bass Flopper gets an update with FTD Congo Plus White for the wing. This surface fly builds on Fed’s original designs, which used curtain fringe and white poly yarn. Follow our step-by-step tying guide to create this eye-catching pattern, ready to tempt bass on the surface.
  • Best Bluegill Fly Ever – Adapted for TroutOctober 19, 2026
    We’ve reached the sixth and final fly in Fed’s Dunmore Six! To wrap up the series, Fed takes inspiration from Robert Smart of Callawegin Fly Fishing and his Best Bluegill… Read more: Best Bluegill Fly Ever – Adapted for Trout
  • Mr Rapidan Soft Hackle Nymph Variant
    Mr Rapidan Soft Hackle Nymph VariantOctober 10, 2026

    Fed’s Mr Rapidan Soft Hackle Nymph Variant is a versatile emerger pattern designed to imitate caddis and mayflies rising through the water column. With a bright Antron thorax and lively soft hackle collar, this adaptable nymph excels when trout are feeding just below the surface during an active hatch.

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