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Welcome to our “Fly of the Month” feature, where we highlight a different fly pattern (or patterns) each month to enhance your fly fishing experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just starting out, our monthly spotlight will provide you with essential information, including detailed tying instructions, tips on when and where to use it, and the best techniques for maximising its effectiveness.
Join us on this journey as we explore the art and science of fly fishing, one fly at a time!
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The Hare and Copper Nymph is an easy and effective fly to tie. Arguably NZ’s most popular nymph and the first nymph most beginner tiers will tackle. The Hare and Copper Nymph catches fish throughout the country in a variety of waters.[...] Read More » “Hare and Copper Nymph”
The Squimp Fly is very simple to tie, but lethal for countless flats species.
The Squimp fly very closely imitates a small shrimp, which is the main forage for any bonefish.[...] Read More » “Squimp Fly”
The Woolly Bugger is a very versatile pattern that will catch fish on virtually any lake or river. It can be tied in a variety of colour combinations, usually natural ones such at black, brown and olive.[...] Read More » “Variations on a Theme – Woolly Bugger”
Primarily tied as a general nymph pattern, the Rabbit Fly also makes a pretty good imitation of small dragonfly nymphs that emerge in huge numbers on many Australian lakes. The Rabbit Fly has a collar and tail of soft rabbit fur that moves well in the water, even when the fly is retrieved very slowly.[...] Read More » “Rabbit Fly”
The appropriately named Foxy’s Horror is designed by Rod Fox, of Hunter Valley Fly Fishing Club, is a great bass fly for rivers.[...] Read More » “Foxy’s Horror”
The Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph is a variation of the classic Pheasant Tail Nymph. It’s body, tail and rib are the same as the original, but the thorax of this pattern includes a few strands of pearl Lurex laid over the peacock herl.[...] Read More » “Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph”
Throughout Australia the Red Tag is excellent fished to surface feeding trout in rivers or still water (it is also a must-have for herring!). The fly is a half imitator and half attractor; the red tag, the peacock herl and, to some extent, the brown hackle attracting the fish.[...] Read More » “Red Tag”
Designed by Terry Griffiths and Peter Gathercole in the 1960s, the Black Tadpole takes the use of turkey marabou for highly mobile wings and tails to it’s logical conclusion. The Tadpole’s tail is highly mobile and much longer than its body, giving it plenty of movement in still water.[...] Read More » “Black Tadpole”
If you are chasing Luderick then this is the fly you need!
Designed to represent the natural seaweed that they eat the weed fly just has to be put in front of them and they will eat it.[...] Read More » “Weed Fly”
The Flashtail Whistler is a great fly for Pike, Peacock Bass and Largemouth Bass. It is a large profiled baitfish pattern that “whistles” when cast (due to the large bead chain eyes).[...] Read More » “Flashtail Whistler”