This is part five of Dave Wilson’s talk to the Sydney Flyrodders on fly tying and fly selection. “What Imitates What?” – the food that fish eat and the flies that they represent. In this episode Dave talks about terrestrials.

Freshwater:
Willow grubs – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=cXIRqnkjLa3Q09NX&t=16
Gum beetles – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=i2FR9KHeVbDjqoEB&t=41
Coffee bean beetle – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=G0TrLeI_seuLz-SX&t=184
Hoppers – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=0vwKb_jNxdorRe5L&t=197
Cicadas – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=rBZYe6466vaXqNWs&t=266
Bass bugs – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=zbNjWrgYKl7qDgIS&t=350
Snails (aquatic) – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=z9nr4JufDuQSHg87&t=414
Fish eggs (Glo bug) – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=Y0E9jd43mvBJ6mNt&t=532

Saltwater:
Prawns & Shrimps, Baitfish, Crabs, Squid – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=gr22l3B4AB5qayxI&t=582
Salt water flea (Hendo’s Flea Fly) – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=LFR-7WiqWRQj5yvF&t=627

Instructions for tying Hendo’s Flea Fly can be found on our website: https://hastingsflyfishers.org.au/fly-box/hendos-flea-fly/