The picture on our cover is of Outings Co-ordinator Don with a barramundi caught on his trip to Hinchinbrook Passage. Why this blast from the past? Simples Eeeech! Two of our lucky members, Rodney Adams and Ken Holley are no doubt threshing the warm waters of the Passage into foam as I write this, hoping to fool a barra and other tropical species to accept their flies. Read More »
As the editor of the Newsletter I must admit that sometimes I am left scratching my pate to find ways to keep you, the reader, interested. I know that I am going to run out of tips very soon but, luckily, I have Bob to keep them coming. Read More »
What a great month! I have never attended an event like the Forster Fly Muster. Over 100 avid fly fishers from NSW and interstate gathered together to share knowledge and enjoy themselves whilst contributing to a good cause.
One of the highlights for me was meeting Shannon Kitchener of “Parallel lines” who tied several of his flies including his “whiting mesmeriser”. Read More »
The covering photo of this edition portrays our new Club Mascot enjoying an outing at Hat Head. “Izzy” joined our Club courtesy of the wonderful knitting talents of member Julie Eccles and is sure to be a popular fellow, especially with a couple of our members who are known to have a slightly warped sense of humour. Read More »
This edition is mainly dedicated to the photos and reports submitted by the six that crossed the ditch.
My apologies for the lateness of the December edition and the early edition of this January newsletter. My excuse? It was decided to wait for the Christmas Party and NZ photos and reports before publishing the December newsletter.
| President's Message | 2 |
| Editor's Message | 4 |
| Club Executive and Committee | 5 |
| "It Seems to Me" - comments from a Life Member | 6 |
| Inaugural Paul Fedeles Day | 7 |
| Tips of the Month | 10 |
| Social Secretary's Report | 13 |
| Club Calendar | 14 |
| Members Corner | 16 |
| 2018 New Zealand Trip Teaser | 17 |
| 2018 Christmas Party | 18 |
| Our new Club Mascot | 27 |
| Funny Photo Caption Competition | 28 |
| Father Christmas (Our Sponsors) | 29 |
| Cover Page - Featuring Ben Harvey | 1 |
| Australian Freshwater Herring | 2 |
| President’s Message | 3 |
| Editors Message | 4 |
| Club Executive, Committee and Delegates | 5 |
| “It Seems to Me” - Comments from A Life Member | 6 |
| Members' Tips | 8 |
| Iain’s Tips | 9 |
| Calendar of Events | 11 |
| Dunmore Revisited | 12 |
| October Outing - National Garage Sale | 15 |
| Members' Corner | 18 |
| Did You Match The Hatch? |
| Club Executive, Committee and Delegates | 1 |
| Editor's Message | 2 |
| President’s Message | 3 |
| Trout Season Opens | 4 |
| Some NETAS News | 5 |
| Member’s Tips | 7 |
| September Outings Report – Wilson’s River | 7 |
| Social Secretary Report | 8 |
| Members Corner | 9 |
| Casting For Recovery | 10 |
| Save the Date – National Garage Sale | 11 |
| 10th Anniversary Celebrations Update | 12 |
| Tips for Safer Wading – Mac Huff (Orvis Guide) | 13 |
| Calendar of Coming Events | 16 |
| “It Seems to Me” - Comments from A Life Member | 17 |
| Dunmore Trout Waters 2018 | 18 |
| Thank you, Supporters! |
| Club Executive, Committee and Delegates | 1 |
| Editor's Message | 2 |
| President's Message | 3 |
| It's Your Club – How it Works | 4 |
| Some NETAS News | 5 |
| Member’s Tips | 6 |
| Outings Report – Henry Kendall Reserve, 28th August | 7 |
| Photos from the August Outing | 8 |
| Social Secretary Report and Members Corner | 9 |
| 10th Anniversary Celebration News – “Watch this Space” | 10 |
| Swansea Salmon Classic | 12 |
| Club Calendar | 14 |
| “It Seems to Me” - Comments From A Life Member | 15 |
| One Night at Fly Tying Class | 16 |
| Thank you, Supporters! |