A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Trout stocking in the Snowy Monaro region has long been central to its economy and culture, but recent stocking bans have sparked controversy.
In the heart of the Snowy Monaro region, trout fishing has long been more than just a pastime.[...] Read More » “Green Around the Gills”
As you may or may not be aware, the Club has had some great publicity recently.
In the wake of our recent participation at the Lake Cathie Autumn Fair, the Hastings Fly Fishers (HFF) are delighted to share exciting news of increased exposure and potential growth for our club.[...] Read More » “Hastings Fly Fishers in Camden Haven Chronicle”
David Spencer is the President of Hastings Fly Fishers Club, an inclusive group of people who share a passion for fly fishing, our beautiful waterways, and our community.[...] Read More » “HFF in Focus”
Several months ago I came across a DPI grant advertisement where funds were available for various fishing related projects, including “fish releases”. So, on behalf of Hastings Fly Fishers I put together an application requesting $30,000 to purchase some 23,000 Dusky Flathead fry/fingerlings from Searles Aquaculture near Yamba.[...] Read More » “Dusky Flathead Release”
The release team got underway at 12 noon as planned but not ten minutes into the journey we got a phone call indicating the supplier was going to be an hour and a half late due to car problems – bugger.[...] Read More » “2022 Bass Fingerling Release”
We are pleased to announce that Club Members John O’Shaughnessy and Ken Holley have very kindly agreed to share the Club Captain’s role for the forthcoming year.[...] Read More » “New Co-Captains and Casting Practice”
With restrictions lifted further fishing outings are back on the agenda as well as Fly Tie Nights. Our next Fly Tie Night is scheduled for the usual time the second Tuesday of the month (21st July) at the Senior Citizens Centre.[...] Read More » “HFF and Covid-19, July Update”
With social distancing restrictions easing we are now in a position to start some Club activities back up, starting with fishing outings.[...] Read More » “Hastings Fly Fishers and Covid-19 – Update”
Due to the concerns regarding COVID-19 virus, and the social distancing requirements as well as the subsequent mandatory closure of clubs in Port Macquarie, the Executive Committee has made the decision to suspend all club activities until further notice.[...] Read More » “COVID-19 and Hastings Fly Fishers”
In July this year the Club celebrated it’s 10th anniversary in style with a luncheon held at Port City Bowling Club. Our usual monthly meeting room was transformed for the occasion with balloons, decorations, lovely table settings and of course lovely ladies in their finery a very festive air indeed setting the scene for the fun to follow.[...] Read More » “Celebrating 10 Years of Fly Fishing Fun”