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 Crazy Charlie VariantJuly 14, 2026
Fed’s Crazy Charlie Variant is a minimalist saltwater fly inspired by Arno Laubscher’s original design. Built on a straight-eye salmon hook with bead chain eyes, bright pink braid body, Congo Plus wing, flash, and rubber legs, it delivers lifelike movement and flash for whiting, bream, flathead, and other estuary species.
Gotcha VariantJune 29, 2026
Fed's Gotcha Variant is a simple yet highly effective saltwater shrimp fly designed for Australian estuary fishing. This step-by-step tutorial covers the complete tying process using Fly Tyer's Dungeon materials, including FF Braid Shrimp and Congo Plus, to create a durable, realistic pattern for whiting, bream, flathead and trevally.
Fed’s Wonga Pigeon MinnowJune 14, 2026
Fed's Wonga Pigeon Minnow is a distinctive Australian streamer pattern that combines zebra wool and natural Wonga pigeon feathers to create a lifelike baitfish imitation. With flowing wings, a soft-hackle collar, and plenty of movement in the water, this simple yet effective fly is ideal for targeting predatory fish.