Spinning and Trimming Elk Hair
Why Elk Hair Works Well In this demonstration – taken from Al Beatty’s Fly Tying Friday, 24 April 2026 – Al Beatty explains that elk hair is often easier to handle than deer hair. It is stiffer, which can make…
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 Tying
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Al Beatty’s Hackle Wrapping Tip
In the November 7 BTS Fly Tying Friday, Al Beatty shared a valuable tip for keeping the humpy’s body clean and the hackle properly seated. He explained that many tiers accidentally let the hump crowd the belly by keeping too…
CDC Feathers: The Fly Tier’s Secret Weapon
Among the many materials beloved by fly tiers, CDC feathers hold a special place. Short for cul de canard (literally “duck’s bottom” in French), CDC feathers are harvested from the region around a duck’s preen gland, and they bring several…
Magic Fly Tying Materials – Wood Duck
This month, there won’t be a “Fly of the Month” feature, but rest assured, we’re already looking ahead. Paul “The Fed” Fedeles has informed us that he has a set of eight new flies ready for the coming year! If…
Poly Yarn: The Versatile Material for Every Fly Box
You may have noticed a theme emerging from Fed’s flies – the use of Poly Yarn as a substitute material in many of his patterns. Whether it’s for dry flies or streamers, poly yarn has become a go-to for fly…
The Life and Times of the Stonefly
Stone flies thrive in well-oxygenated streams and rivers, making them indicators of clean water. Their nymphs, requiring clean, moving water, die quickly in stagnant conditions. Stone fly nymphs attract trout and salmonids by migrating to shore to hatch, a process known as behavioral drift, particularly active from September through May. Fly fishermen need various patterns like the Little Golden Stone and Bead Head Rubber Leg Hare's Ear to match different species and water conditions. The peak migration of stone fly nymphs triggers feeding frenzies among trout, providing exciting opportunities for anglers.
Mike Kelly’s Fly Tying Basics
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Fly Tying ASMR
Looking for some relaxing fly tying? I stumbled across this channel during my wanderings across YouTube. SheTiesFlies combines the serene sensations of ASMR1 with the detailed artistry of fly tying. This experience immerses you in the delicate sounds of feathers…
Using Large Feathers on Small Soft Hackles
Detailed instructions on how to use large feathers on small soft hackles. A clever technique for utilising oversized feathers on small soft tackle flies involves isolating the feather’s tip to create a triangular tie-in anchor. By extending the feather’s fibres…