Micro Crayfish – Jig Nymph and Streamer
The Micro Crayfish is is very versatile in the way you can fish it. It can be fished like a nymph, but also like a crayfish streamer as well. You could float it under an indicator, or put it on…
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.
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!
attractor attractor nymph bass flies beetle caddis caddis fly clousers dry flies emergers freshwater flies freshwater fly gurglers hairwings hoppers midge emergers midges minnows nymph terrestrials nymphs poppers saltwater flies soft hackle stimulator streamers terrestrials wet flies wet fly wet terrestrials zonkers
Read MoreMicro Crayfish – Jig Nymph and Streamer
Skip Morris Predator
Designed by Skip Morris, the Morrisfoam Predator was orignally developed as a trout fly, however it is equally effective as a trout fly. While it is an effecitve top-water bug, it best fished on on a sinking line – the…
Shute-Hill Special
Materials
- Thread: Red 14/0
- Hook: Scud size 10
- Bead: Silver 7/64
- Lead free wire – 4 turns .015, 4 turns
- Rib: very small silver wire
- Tail: Brown make up brush fibers
- Body: Natural or Olive Hair’s ear dubbing
Shute Hill Special
Tying Steps
- Silver bead and four turns of the lead free wire, should fit into the bead.
[...]
Yendor Pinkie
Materials Mustad Aberdeen #2 hookPink threadSF flash blend – WhiteSF flash blend – Bleeding blackPink tubingBead chain eyes or dumbbell eyes As tied byRodney Adams Instructions Step 1 Tie on bead chain eyes and run thread to bend of hook.[...]
Dawn or Dusk
Materials Hook: Size 4 long shank, barblessThread: Clear monofil or light tanUnderbody: Krystal flash, copper or redBody: Sight cast redfish brush 2” in copper, rust or olive copper (available from sponsor bwc.flies.com.au) Method If not using barbless hooks, crush barb.[...]
Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa
Soft hackles are underrated. This pattern was originally tied to be suggestive as a Stillwater Caddis attractor. This version has a green rib used to suggest segmentation, and a Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle. The Peacock Herl thorax gives this fly…
BMS Saltwater Variant
Upon deep and meaningful discussions the fly selected – envelope please – will be the BMS Saltwater Variant. Materials Hook: Size 4 or 6 saltwater.Thread: Red wooly nylonBead: Clear glassWeight: Size 4, 5 turns of .020 lead free wireSize 6,…
Sno Ball Beetle Variant
Paul Fedeles’ Sno Ball Beetle variant Developed by Dennis Collier, the Sno Ball Beetle is a smaller more streamlined version of the popular Chernobyl Ant. The Sno Ball is quick and easy to tie, durable and super buoyant. The following…
Paul Fedeles’ Easy Hopper
An easy hopper pattern that will help you to learn and practice techniques for tying hoppers. Tying instructions can be found in the May issue of the HFF Flycast. Materials Thread – Wooly nylon (Nylon stretch over locking thread) Hook…