A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
If you’re chasing whiting, bream, flathead, or even tropical species that love a flashy shrimp imitation, Fed’s Crazy Charlie Variant is a simple yet highly effective pattern worth adding to your fly box.
Inspired by a pattern from renowned South African fly tier Arno Laubscher, Fed’s Crazy Charlie Variant keeps the classic Crazy Charlie profile while introducing bold pink tones and subtle movement that can trigger aggressive strikes.[...]
Fed’s Gotcha Variant is a highly effective saltwater shrimp fly pattern designed to imitate the small prawns and crustaceans that are a primary food source for many inshore gamefish. Based on the proven Gotcha fly design, this modern variation features a body of Fly Tyer’s Dungeon FF Braid Shrimp, creating a realistic translucent profile with subtle segmentation that closely resembles a natural shrimp.[...]
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 Meuschke, the Fed presents two tailored versions — one for…
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 River. Featured in Australian Fly Patterns by Peter Coulson, these…
In our fifth instalment of CDC Fly Fest, we bring you a pattern that is both minimalist and deadly effective: Lucian Vasies’ White CDC Micro Streamer. If you enjoy using light streamers or pairing micro streamers in tandem with a…
If you’re a streamer junkie or just someone who appreciates flies that work hard in the water, Fed’s Mallee Fowl Soft Hackle Bugger is a pattern worth knowing. It’s a refined take on a lineage of smart fly designs—starting with…
From BT’s Fly Tying Friday, 12 November 2021. Mike Kelly shows us two of his favourite streamer patterns – the Corn Buck Streamer and the Mormon Girl. Be sure to watch to the end of the video – Al Beatty…
In Mike Kelly’s Fly Tying Basics we learn about the anatomy of a hook, exploring its various parts and understanding the differences between types of hooks suitable for different fly patterns. They delve into the diverse world of fly patterns, from dry flies to wet flies, gaining insight into their distinct purposes and tying techniques.[...]
The Sparkle Chenille Bugger fly is a captivating variant of the classic woolly bugger, renowned for its irresistible allure to fish. Tied on a size 12 hook and adorned with vibrant red bead chain eyes, this fly exudes an air…