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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.

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  • July 12, 2018
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  • Crackle Back Caterpillar Variant
    Fed’s Crackleback Caterpillar VariantFebruary 1, 2026

    Fed’s Crackleback Caterpillar Variant is a modern take on a timeless classic. Inspired by Rick Takahashi and rooted in Ed Story’s original Crackleback, this versatile fly features a peacock herl back and chenille body, excelling as both a dry and subsurface terrestrial imitation.

  • Fed's Spruce Moth Variant
    Fed’s Spruce Moth VariantJanuary 10, 2026

    Fed’s Spruce Moth variant is a simple, practical dry fly inspired by Tak’s Spruce Moth. Built with readily available materials and no antennae, it’s designed for effective summer and autumn terrestrial fishing.

  • Hippie Stomper HopperJanuary 2, 2026
    The Hippie Stomper Hopper is Fed’s take on Andrew Grillos’s original Hippie Stomper — a rugged, foam-bodied dry fly that combines buoyancy, visibility and a versatile terrestrial silhouette for trout… Read more: Hippie Stomper Hopper

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