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.
Learn how to handle and release fish responsibly with these practical catch and release tips for new Hastings Fly Fishers members. From choosing suitable tackle and barbless hooks to careful handling, hook removal and reviving exhausted fish, discover how small changes can help give your catch the best chance of survival. Read More » “New Members: Catch and Release Tips”
Successful fly fishing often comes down to how well you rig and tie your flies. The Rigs & Knots Pocket Guide from Ventures Fly Co. serves as a practical resource for anglers who want to improve presentation and increase their…
Explore Fly Fishing Skills, a free educational resource featuring presentations and guides covering casting, tackle, knots, fly selection, entomology, fish behaviour, watercraft and fishing safety. Suitable for beginners and experienced anglers alike, it offers plenty of useful information to build knowledge, develop techniques and get more out of fly fishing. Read More » “Fly Fishing Skills by Dutch Baughman”
Learn how to protect your fly rod from accidental damage. Fly casting instructor Joe Mahler explains common causes of rod breakage, including high-sticking, poorly seated ferrules, weighted flies and careless handling. A few simple precautions when assembling, casting, fishing and transporting your rod can help keep it in good condition. Read More » “The Fly Rod-breakin’ Blues”
Original article from Swift Fly Fishing. Clean Your Fly Lines Fly lines get dirty through regular use, they pick up gunk and algae in the surface film of the water, lines stripped into the bilge of a boat get filthy quickly…
Choosing the right fly box helps keep your flies organised, protected and ready for the water. Explore different ways to organise patterns by type, size, colour or fishing location, along with practical considerations when selecting a box, including width, length, storage style, magnetic closures and clear lids. Read More » “Choosing a Fly Box”
Philip Monahan, from Midcurrent.com, answers a reader’s question: Are there any secrets to untangling the other kind of common fly-fishing knots: the unintended ones you create because of wind or bad casting? A knotty problem Answer: Well, I don’t know…
A common mistake that many anglers make when using tapered leaders is tying the fly directly to the leader. Every time you change your fly, your tapered leader gets a little bit shorter… and thicker. The tippet will shorten with each fly change. No big deal. As you get closer to your surgeon's knot and the tippet gets too short, just replace the tippet. Read More » “Leader Eater”
Furled leaders are created from monofilament fishing line or fly tying thread. This material is wrapped around a jig in a series of interlocking loops, which creates the taper of the leader. Furled leaders aren't too hard to make, you just need the room and materials. So, if you have a little time and like do-it-yourself projects, this on is a easy one and you will benefit from it. The shining and most advantageous factor of furled leaders is found in the castability factor. They simply aid anglers make better and more accurate casts (tighter loops) – a better energy transfer during a cast. Delicate presentation? Furled leaders will help anglers in that department as well. Read More » “Furled Leaders”