A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
In the November 7 BTS Fly Tying Friday, Al Beatty shared a valuable tip for keeping the humpy’s body clean and the hackle properly seated. He explained that many tiers accidentally let the hump crowd the belly by keeping too much thread tension.[...] Read More » “Al Beatty’s Hackle Wrapping Tip”
Among the many materials beloved by fly tiers, CDC feathers hold a special place. Short for cul de canard (literally “duck’s bottom” in French), CDC feathers are harvested from the region around a duck’s preen gland, and they bring several remarkable properties to fly patterns that make them indispensable for many anglers.[...] Read More » “CDC Feathers: The Fly Tier’s Secret Weapon”
As winter settles in across Australia, stillwater fly fishers turn their attention to patterns that entice sluggish trout. This month’s featured fly, the Guinea Dragonfly Nymph, is a proven performer, especially when fish are seeking substantial prey.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Guinea Dragonfly Nymph”
Every so often, a fly comes along that doesn’t fit in any box. No mold, no matching hatch—just creativity at the vise. “The Mutant” is one of those flies.[...] Read More » “The Mutant: A Fly That Breaks the Rules”
You may have noticed a theme emerging from Fed’s flies – the use of Poly Yarn as a substitute material in many of his patterns.
Whether it’s for dry flies or streamers, poly yarn has become a go-to for fly tiers looking for versatility and effectiveness in their creations.[...] Read More » “Poly Yarn: The Versatile Material for Every Fly Box”
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.[...] Read More » “Mike Kelly’s Fly Tying Basics”
Looking for some relaxing fly tying? I stumbled across this channel during my wanderings across YouTube.
SheTiesFlies combines the serene sensations of ASMR1 with the detailed artistry of fly tying.[...] Read More » “Fly Tying ASMR”
This is part five of Dave Wilson’s talk to the Sydney Flyrodders on fly tying and fly selection. “What Imitates What?” – the food that fish eat and the flies that they represent.[...] Read More » “What Imitates What Episode 5: Terrestrials”
This is part four of a multi-part presentation of Dave Wilson’s talk to the Sydney Flyrodders on fly tying and fly selection. “What Imitates What?” – the food that fish eat and the flies that they represent.[...] Read More » “What Imitates What Episode 4: Hellgrammites”
Here’s an excellent tip, demonstrated by Gary Begley, from Al Beatty’s Friday Fly Tying Zoom session on how to mark rubber legs.
BT’s Fly Tying Friday is a weekly BTS zoom session run by Al Beatty.[...] Read More » “Marking Rubber Legs”