Poppin’ Flats Shrimp – Fedeles Variant
The Poppin’ Flats Shrimp is a great saltwater pattern for baby tarpon, snook, bonefish, and anything else lurking near the mangroves or on the flats.
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.
Category Fly of the Month
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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TDF Shrimp
The TDF Shrimp, from Blue Ribbon Flies and tied by Craig Matthews, is the “To Die For” Shrimp is a capital bonefish fly all over the tropics. It can be tied in white or olive. Materials Hook – Umpqua XS420…
Pheasant Tail Nymph with Centipede Legs
Fed’s Pheasant Tail Nymph with Centipede Legs builds on the classic Pheasant Tail Nymph, one of fly fishing’s most trusted patterns. Originally designed to imitate mayfly and other aquatic insect larvae with a natural, olive-brown profile, the Pheasant Tail excels…
The “Rodney” Pattern
Learn to tie the "Rodney" fly pattern, a trout nymph featuring a fluorescent orange bead, black dubbing and your choice of rib. Explore the materials list and tying details.
Gambusia
Female (large) and male (small) gambusia. Gambusia were introduced into Australia from North America in 1929, in a misguided and unsuccessful attempt to control mosquitoes. In appearance they are very similar to a guppy, except the Gambusia males lack the…
Willow Grubs, Glo-Bugs and Mop Flies
This month’s fly tying will be three flies Willow grubs, Glo-bugs and Mop Flies. Willow Grub – Materials Hook – Size 16 or 18 dry fly.Thread – Invisible thread (sewing section in Woolies or Coles).Body – Ultra Chenille Micro Fl…
Mop Fly
The Mop Fly has been described as one of the most sinful flies of all time – in terms of one of the easiest flies to tie as well as to fish. It is a very simple fly to tie…
Claret Dabbler
The Claret Dabbler is the most versatile of the traditional loch-style flies. It was first developed in Ireland to imitate the very large mayflies that inhabit those world-famous fisheries, Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. It is an effective dropper pattern…
John O’s Whiting Gurgler – an Update!
The gurgler has been refined little since the original version. Hook Size I have been occasionally using size 6 O’Shaughnessy hooks rather than size 8 to create a bigger commotion in the water when the wind is extreme and to…