A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Welcome to The Fly Box, our comprehensive repository of fly patterns. Here, you’ll find a meticulously curated collection of flies, each designed to enhance your fly fishing experience. Whether you’re targeting trout in a mountain stream or bass in a local pond, The Fly Box offers detailed patterns, tying instructions, and insights on the best conditions for each fly.
Discover traditional favourites and innovative new designs, all contributed by expert anglers from our community. Dive in, explore, and elevate your fly fishing game with the perfect fly for every occasion.
Every so often, a fly comes along that doesn’t fit in any box. No mold, no matching hatch—just creativity at the vise. “The Mutant” is one of those flies.[...] Read More » “The Mutant: A Fly That Breaks the Rules”
Fed’s Hot Spot Snatcher Variant is Paul Fedeles’ take on a classic Snatcher fly, inspired by Rick Passek (the Fly Fish Fanatic) and rooted in old British design.
The Snatcher-style fly has deep roots in British stillwater traditions, with a track record that stretches back to the lochs of Scotland.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Hot Spot Snatcher”
Fed’s Jig Hook CK Nymph Variant is Paul’s take on Chuck Kraft’s classic Jig CK Nymph. The CK Nymph has long been a staple in fly boxes for anglers targeting trout, smallmouth bass, and even panfish.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Jig Hook CK Nymph Variant”
Fed’s Poly Yarn Caddis is yet another exceptional creation by HFF fly-tying guru Paul Fedeles. Paul presents two distinct versions of this fly: This fly mimics adult caddisflies on the water.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Poly Yarn Caddis”
Fed’s Balanced Possum Emerger is an innovative emerger using a balanced fly technique popularised by Phil Rowley, combines natural materials and a balance system to imitate emerging insects in a very natural way.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Balanced Possum Emerger”
The Pheasant Tail Possum Emerger is an innovative fly pattern originally crafted by Jan Spencer, a two-time Australian national representative fly fisher. It imitates an emerging insect, a crucial stage in the aquatic insect life cycle when they rise from the water to the surface.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Pheasant Tail Possum Emerger Variant”
Fed’s Simple Possum Emerger is a minimalist yet highly effective fly that utilises natural possum fur to simulate an emerging insect. This emerger pattern is ideal for dry fly fishing, particularly during the early stages of a hatch when trout are actively seeking emergers just beneath the surface.[...] Read More » “Simple Possum Emerger”
In the world of fly fishing, creativity and innovation often result in effective fly patterns that perform exceptionally well. One such pattern is the Bead Head Yellow Squiggly, a pattern attributed to a YouTube discovery but not properly credited by the presenter.[...] Read More » “Bead Head Yellow Squiggly”
Bream fishing has always been a game of patience and observation. Experienced anglers know that Bream often prefer to inhale a static fly, rather than chase after one that’s rapidly moving.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Polar Fibre Bream Fly Variation”
Isonychia is a genus of brushlegged mayflies in the family Isonychiidae, the sole genus of the family. Commonly known as Iso’s, Slate Drakes, Mahogany Duns, or Leadwing Coachmen, are a staple in the fly fisher’s repertoire.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Isonychia Soft Hackle Variant”