Steindl’s Green Mudeye Variant
The Green Mudeye was developed by Adrienne and Peter Scheindl around 1960 to imitate the Hemi-cordulia tau or more commonly known as the Mudeye found at Lake Eucumbene in NSW.
What follows is Paul Fedeles’ variant:
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(As Yet) Unknown/Unnamed Mullet Fly
Smith’s Lake at the Frothy Coffee sandbar.
Forty minutes with the bread flies for nothing. When the mullet would chase but not eat the bread flies, regardless of size, floating or sinking, I went for this.[...] Read More » “(As Yet) Unknown/Unnamed Mullet Fly”
Sparkle Charlie, Fedeles Variant
This fly came about after Simon read an article in an American magazine about anglers spinning for bonefish. It occurred to him that a very bright fly version of the proven Crazy Charlie could be tried.[...] Read More » “Sparkle Charlie, Fedeles Variant”
Drop Nose Minnow
Distant club members Gretchen and Al Beatty have given us permission to use their pictures and information for this month’s fly from their book How to tie LaFontaine’s Legacy Fly Patterns.[...] Read More » “Drop Nose Minnow”
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.[...] Read More » “Poppin’ Flats Shrimp – Fedeles Variant”
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.[...] Read More » “TDF Shrimp”
Pheasant Tail Nymph with Centipede Legs
Materials
- Hook – Togens wet Hook 14-16
- Thread – Black 14/0
- Tail – Pheasant tail fibres
- Body – Pheasant Tail fibres
- Rib – Fine copper wire (stereo speaker wire)
- Wing Case – Flash
- Thorax – Peacock herl
- Legs – Montana Fly Company Centipede Legs.
The “Rodney” Pattern
Materials
- Hook – Togens wet hook size 12-14
- Bead – Fluoro Orange 2.5mm or 3mm (cone style, not slotted). 5/64 Orange bead
- Thread – Black 14/0
- Tail – Black cock hackle or a make up brush
- Rib – Fine Fuchsia tinsel or fine silver wire.
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 large colourful tail of the male guppy.[...] Read More » “Gambusia”
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).