HFF Flycast, August 2022
Welcome to the August edition of Flycast. I know it’s great fun but when I fish for carp I always have a guilty feeling that somehow it is less worthy than fishing for trout or our saltwater species. Not any…
Hastings Fly Fishers
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Hastings Fly Fishers
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
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Hastings Fly Fishers’ Flycast
Our bi-monthly newsletter.
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Club News and Events: Stay informed about upcoming meetings, fishing trips, workshops, and social gatherings. We’ll keep you updated on everything happening within our club.
Fishing Reports: Get detailed reports from our members on the best fishing spots, conditions, and recent catches. Find out where the fish are biting and what techniques are working best.
Tips and Techniques: Learn from the experts! Each edition features articles on fly tying, casting techniques, equipment reviews, and more to help you improve your skills.
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HFF Flycast, July 2022
Welcome to the July edition of Flycast. The “know your fish” this month is the Estuary Cod (Epinephelus coioides) as suggested by Julian who caught three different fish that may or may not be different species during his recent trip…
HFF Flycast, June 2022
Welcome to the June edition of Flycast. We enjoyed our short sojourn with the family in Darwin although once again no fly fishing. It seems that actual fly-fishing guides are in short supply in Darwin even though there is a…
HFF Flycast, May 2022
Welcome to the May edition of Flycast. As Monty Python would say, “Now for something completely different.” The Dunmore article reports that Redfin perch have become prolific in the main lake in front of the lodge. Whilst wading through shallow…
HFF Flycast, April 2022
Finally my pleading for articles from club members has paid off, great reading this month with many interesting articles contributed. I had a great time as always in Nundle – read Rodney’s report in this newsletter. Still speaking of Nundle,…
HFF Flycast, March 2022
Another month slipped past without an official outing due to inclement weather, let’s hope that the Weather Gods smile on us for our trip to Nundle later this month. Our fish of the month for March is the alluring and…
HFF Flycast, February 2022
In this edition, weather predictions have again played havoc with our monthly outing plans but there is good news from members who made the trek to the Macleay River for bass last month, check the photographs of happy anglers displaying…
HFF Flycast, January 2022
Greetings from Darwin! That is how I intended to start this newsletter. Apologies for the delay. Full of good intentions, packing our laptop I really thought this edition would be written whilst away. However, once up there, that’s another story.…
HFF Flycast, December 2021
Bonnie and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Many thanks to all for the friendship that you have shared with us these past years. We have had,…