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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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  • Close-up of a barramundi caught on the recent Weipa trip, holding a shrimp-pattern fly in its mouth. The fish's silver scales and large eye are sharply in focus against a blurred green mangrove background. Caught by club member Michael Kowalski.
    HFF Flycast, May/June 2026

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  • Gotcha variant
    Gotcha VariantJune 29, 2026

    Fed's Gotcha Variant is a simple yet highly effective saltwater shrimp fly designed for Australian estuary fishing. This step-by-step tutorial covers the complete tying process using Fly Tyer's Dungeon materials, including FF Braid Shrimp and Congo Plus, to create a durable, realistic pattern for whiting, bream, flathead and trevally.

  • Fed's Wonga Pidgeon Minnow
    Fed’s Wonga Pigeon MinnowJune 14, 2026

    Fed's Wonga Pigeon Minnow is a distinctive Australian streamer pattern that combines zebra wool and natural Wonga pigeon feathers to create a lifelike baitfish imitation. With flowing wings, a soft-hackle collar, and plenty of movement in the water, this simple yet effective fly is ideal for targeting predatory fish.

  • Brassie Emerger Variant
    Brassie Emerger VariantJune 9, 2026
    The Brassie Emerger Variant is a highly effective modern nymph and emerger pattern featured in the FFF Fly Pattern Encyclopedia. Originally designed by David Curneal, and expertly tied by Paul… Read more: Brassie Emerger Variant

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