Half Chubby Chernobyl (Fed’s Variant)

Half Chubby Chernobyl (Fed’s Variant)

The Half Chubby Chernobyl isn’t trying to imitate anything specific—and that’s exactly the point. Like its big brother, the Chubby Chernobyl, it’s an attractor pattern. It doesn’t look like a hopper, ant, or beetle—but fish don’t care. They just know they want to eat it. Read More »

Fed’s Guinea Dragonfly Nymph

Fed’s Guinea Dragonfly Nymph

As winter settles in across Australia, stillwater fly fishers turn their attention to patterns that entice sluggish trout. This month’s featured fly, the Guinea Dragonfly Nymph, is a proven performer, especially when fish are seeking substantial prey.

The Guinea Dragonfly Nymph is a modern take on a classic pattern originally designed by Kevin Longard of British Columbia, who once operated Skagit River Flies. Read More »

Fed’s Jig Hook CK Nymph Variant

Fed’s Jig Hook CK Nymph Variant

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. Known for its effectiveness and simple yet durable construction, the CK Nymph has stood the test of time, continuing to produce results in waters far and wide. Read More »

Fed’s Balanced Possum Emerger

Fed’s Balanced Possum Emerger

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.

The balanced fly technique is designed to make your fly hang horizontally in the water column, mimicking the natural movement of aquatic insects. Read More »

Fed’s Polar Fibre Bream Fly Variation

Fed’s Polar Fibre Bream Fly Variation

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. This behaviour inspired Craig Coltman to develop the Polar Fibre Minnow, a highly effective fly that has become a favourite for many in the fly-fishing community. Read More »

“Aussified” Cliff’s Lucky Variant

“Aussified” Cliff’s Lucky Variant

The Aussiefied Cliff’s Lucky Variant is an adaptation of the original Cliff’s Lucky, a classic pattern designed by Cliff Stringer, and it features in the FFI Fly Pattern Encyclopedia.

However, the “variant” twist for this month’s fly comes from Paul using a creative “Aussiefied” approach, as he puts it. Read More »