A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
A collection of practical guides and helpful resources for new members of Hastings Fly Fishers, covering the basics of fly fishing, equipment, fly tying, local fish and insects, responsible fishing practices and club activities.
Learn how to handle and release fish responsibly with these practical catch and release tips for new Hastings Fly Fishers members. From choosing suitable tackle and barbless hooks to careful handling, hook removal and reviving exhausted fish, discover how small changes can help give your catch the best chance of survival.
Learn how to prepare, stack, spin and trim elk hair for durable, buoyant dry flies. In this demonstration, Al Beatty shares practical techniques for removing underfur, measuring hair, controlling thread tension and achieving an even flare. Master the basics of working with elk hair for neater, better-balanced flies.
Al Beatty shares practical tips for wrapping hackle on a humpy dry fly, keeping the body neat and the hackle properly seated. Learn how to manage thread tension, secure trimmed hair ends and prepare the hackle feather for smooth, even wraps. Simple techniques for a tidier, more durable fly.
Successful fly fishing often comes down to how well you rig and tie your flies. The Rigs & Knots Pocket Guide from Ventures Fly Co. serves as a practical resource for anglers who want to improve presentation and increase their…
Learn the fundamentals of fly tying with Mike Kelly’s practical guide to the essential techniques, tools and materials. Ideal for beginners and a useful refresher for experienced fly tyers looking to improve their skills.
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…
Here’s an excellent tip, demonstrated by Gary Begley, from Al Beatty’s Friday Fly Tying Zoom session on how to mark rubber legs. BT’s Fly Tying Friday is a weekly BTS zoom session run by Al Beatty. Contact Al by email…
Explore Fly Fishing Skills, a free educational resource featuring presentations and guides covering casting, tackle, knots, fly selection, entomology, fish behaviour, watercraft and fishing safety. Suitable for beginners and experienced anglers alike, it offers plenty of useful information to build knowledge, develop techniques and get more out of fly fishing.
Learn how to protect your fly rod from accidental damage. Fly casting instructor Joe Mahler explains common causes of rod breakage, including high-sticking, poorly seated ferrules, weighted flies and careless handling. A few simple precautions when assembling, casting, fishing and transporting your rod can help keep it in good condition.