A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
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!
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Mudeyes are the nymphal stage of the Dragonfly. They come in two main varieties, the most common being the spider or bug mudeye and the second is the larger and less common couta mudeye.
Most fly fishers will have one or more flies that they use to represent Mudeyes. Read More »
Fedeles Variant
The Kate McLaren Bumble is a great general wet fly pattern. It can represent a wide range of food on a lake and has a very subtle trigger in the golden pheasant tail. The fly excels in warmer weather when there is plenty of insect activity on the lakes. Read More »
Fedeles Variant
The Organza Cormorant, originally created by Mak of Makflies, is great pattern for still water. It can be made in many different colours. Here Paul Fedeles ties his variant. Full instructional video can be found below.
The Orange Bead Magoo is a very easy fly to tie. The Magoo is mainly a pulling fly but is extremely versatile.
Vern Barby, of the Victorian Fly-Fisher’s Association, writes of his Magoo:
“The Magoo is probably my signature fly. Read More »
with variations
“Over the years, I’ve played around with different colour combinations and claret with yellow has proved particularly effective on Lake Wendouree, just around the corner from my Ballarat home. Hence the Wendouree Cruncher’s name: it’s proved particularly useful in a pulling team on this lake. Read More »
Special note to BWS Flies for suggesting the Hammerhead Fly for saltwater bream.
The BMS Hammerhead was created by professional fly tyer Murray Wilson as an imitation for the minnow in Lake Bullen Merri. This fly in most colour variations is a superb estuary pattern, particularly for bream and EPs. Read More »
Created by Charlie Craven, the Fat Angie began as a much more realistic and singular imitation of a flying ant. However, it has morphed into a far more general attractor pattern that lends itself well to a variety of insect types. Read More »
A really versatile wet fly that fishes well on both lakes and rivers. Tying a Black and Peacock Spider is quick and easy. When fishing gets tough, this fly fishes well as a nymph on the lake for rising fish or when they are high in the water. Read More »
Inspired by Brett Clarke from BWS Flies Tied by Paul Fedeles
The Gartside Gurgler is a well-known fly pattern for bass and saltwater fish. The materials were my selection but the use of rubber legs came from Brett Clarke. Easy to tie, using the “Seven P’s” it should take about ten minutes to tie. Read More »
The Brush Leg Hopper is a trout stream fly. Paul uses this fly in fast moving rough water. It is meant to be messy.
The brush legs will break the meniscus of the water and the fly will tumble. The legs, shown below, are made from the plastic fibres of a bench tool brush. Read More »