Christmas 2017 Newsletter

Editorial	3
Thank You, Supporters!	4
Congratulations to Dr Brian Walker	11
Christmas in the Holy Land - a poem	12
Who's Who in the Zoo	14

Fed’s Lake Shasta Smelt VariantsDecember 6, 2025
Fed’s Lake Shasta Smelt Variants offer anglers effective, modern takes on one of Northern California’s most important baitfish patterns. Drawing from the classic FFI Fly Pattern Encyclopedia entry by Robert… Read more: Fed’s Lake Shasta Smelt Variants
Pink Tag CaddisDecember 1, 2025
The Pink Tag Caddis is a vibrant twist on a timeless classic. A close cousin to the traditional Red Tag, Fed’s variant swaps the crimson hotspot for a softer pink… Read more: Pink Tag Caddis
Pondage Fly VariantsNovember 8, 2025
The Pondage Fly variants are a series of simple yet remarkably effective trout flies originally tied by Victorian angler Rod Groaters for use in the Eildon Pondage on the Goulburn… Read more: Pondage Fly Variants