A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Episode 2 of Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What”. This part covers caddis. In this episode:
“What Imitates What” is multi-part presentation by Sydney Flyrodders’ Dave Wilson on fly tying and fly selection, the food that fish eat and the flies they represent.
Episode one includes an introduction and a discussion on mayflies.[...] Read More » “What Imitates What – Episode 1: Introduction and Mayflies”
This is an excerpt from BT’s Fly Tying Friday, 27 January 2023 – Gary Begley Ties His Favorites.
BT’s Fly Tying Friday is a weekly BTS zoom session run by Al Beatty.[...] Read More » “Gary Begley’s Bodgin Half Hitch”
A quick primer on the tools, techniques and materials used when spinning deer hair.[...] Read More » “Tying with Deer Hair”
For the benefit of new members who want to have some details about fly tying. This article is by no means definitive. It offers a brief overview of some of the equipment, materials and definitions regarding fly tying.[...] Read More » “An Introduction to Fly Tying”
Most tying problems stem from two things: Failure to properly plan the fly, and not knowing how to work with deer hair. Both of these are easy to remedy.[...] Read More » “Muddlers Made Easy”
The “Pinch Tie In” is one of the basic techniques used in fly tying. It allows for the fly tier to control the material and place controlled thread wraps onto that material.[...] Read More » “Tying Wings”
This segment is from the DVD 50 Years Behind the Vise – the best introduction to fly tying techniques ever produced. It features world famous fly fishermen Lefty Kreh & Bob Clouser, who have over 60 years combined experience tying flies for fresh and salt water fishing.[...] Read More » “Lefty Kreh & Bob Clouser Demonstrate Whip Finishing”