Pink Tag Caddis

The Pink Tag Caddis is a vibrant twist on a timeless classic. A close cousin to the traditional Red Tag, Fed’s variant swaps the crimson hotspot for a softer pink tag and replaces the hackle wings with buoyant poly-yarn wings,…
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
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The Pink Tag Caddis is a vibrant twist on a timeless classic. A close cousin to the traditional Red Tag, Fed’s variant swaps the crimson hotspot for a softer pink tag and replaces the hackle wings with buoyant poly-yarn wings,…

The Pondage Fly variants are a series of simple yet remarkably effective trout flies originally tied by Victorian angler Rod Groaters for use in the Eildon Pondage on the Goulburn River. Featured in Australian Fly Patterns by Peter Coulson, these…

If there’s one fly that proves the old adage “the classics never die,” it’s the Soft Hackle Zulu. Thought to be around 300 years old, this enduring pattern has earned a reputation as one of the most effective traditional wet…

In our fifth instalment of CDC Fly Fest, we bring you a pattern that is both minimalist and deadly effective: Lucian Vasies’ White CDC Micro Streamer. If you enjoy using light streamers or pairing micro streamers in tandem with a…

This week in the CDC Fly Fest, we’re highlighting a true hidden gem: Lucian Vasies’ Micro Olive CDC Dun. Favoured by Polish anglers on the River San and Dunajek, this delicate micro fly has proven itself far beyond local waters.[...]

The third instalment in our CDC Fly Fest brings us to a true springtime essential: Lucian Vasies’ Deadly Grannom Caddis. When trout are dialled in on caddis, this pattern delivers with a perfect mix of buoyancy, movement, and natural profile.[...]

In the world of dry flies, few patterns are as essential as the CDC sedge. It’s a reliable choice during caddis hatches and evening rises, and it has earned a place in nearly every serious fly angler’s box. But even…

This month we’re bringing you not one, not two, not three, but five caddis-type flies by Romanian fly tier Lucien Vasies. That’s right, it’s a CDC Fly Fest! We’re kicking off with Romanian fly tier Lucien Vasies’ Olive CDC Emerger.[...]

The Bead Head Poly Yarn Prince Nymph Variant is a modern twist on one of the most reliable trout flies ever tied. While the classic Prince Nymph has earned legendary status, guides needed something quicker to tie and tougher on…