Tag freshwater flies

Fly of the Month, The Fly Box

Red Headed Step Child

The Red Headed Step Child is a great small mayfly nymph or general attractor nymph developed by fly tying guru Hogan Brown.

The Red Headed Step Child has a similar look and profile as a pheasant tail, with just a few tweaks. The red wire, legs and bead almost transform the Red Headed Step Child into not only a mayfly nymph, but also a attractor/searching pattern. That makes the Red Headed Step Child a very versatile pattern, which works in a variety of situations. When in doubt tie on a Red Headed Step Child!

Julian Tapping
May 1, 2019

Captain's Picks, The Fly Box

Harty’s Plains and Kindee

Target Fish: Mullet, Herring and Bass Tucked along the upper Hastings River, west of Wauchope, you will find Harty’s Plains and Kindee. These locations are favourite destinations for Club members. They chase mullet, freshwater herring, and bass. These waters offer…

Peter Glasson
May 1, 2019

Fly of the Month, The Fly Box

GFA Hopper

The GFA Hopper is short for General Foam Attractor. It is a versatile and dependable terrestrial pattern. This pattern was created by Walter Wiese of Parks Fly Shop in Gardiner, Montana. Designed to imitate grasshoppers and other large terrestrial insects,…

Julian Tapping
September 15, 2018

Fly of the Month, The Fly Box

Muddler Minnow

First designed to imitate a small bottom-dwelling fish, Muddlers are now tied as general attractor patterns and to imitate anything from caddis flies to grasshoppers.

While each Muddler may differ in colour and profile, all have the same basis in their construction: the spinning and clipping of deer hair to create a buoyant head and body.

Julian Tapping
July 12, 2018

Fly of the Month, The Fly Box

Hare and Copper Nymph

The Hare and Copper Nymph is an easy and effective fly to tie. Arguably NZ's most popular nymph and the first nymph most beginner tiers will tackle. The Hare and Copper Nymph catches fish throughout the country in a variety of waters. The standard pattern is tied without a bead, with or without weight, depending on the fishing situation.

Julian Tapping
April 12, 2018

Captain's Picks, The Fly Box

Flies for Nundle

Peter Glasson's picks for some effective flies to use when fly fishing Nundle.

Trout - Chaffey Dam and Sheba Dam:

Termite fly, Rodney’s Blowfly, Rodney’s take on a hopper, Red Tag, Emerging Woolly bigger, Olive Woolly Bugger. Car & Perch: Bread Fly, Backstabber Hybrid Carp Fly, Bead Headed Carp Fly and Bass Vampires.

Cod – Chaffey Dam and Peel River

Try Purple and Brown colours and take a sinking line to get the flies down deep. Try some Vince’s Loudmouth Popper‘s, Vince’s Diving Gurgler, Paul Fedeles’ Orange Bass Flopper and the Backstabber Hybrid in larger sizes – 1/0 and 2/0s – plus a few of Rob Meade’s Gutless Flies.

Peter Glasson
March 1, 2018

Fly of the Month

Red Tag

Throughout Australia the Red Tag is excellent fished to surface feeding trout in rivers or still water (it is also a must-have for herring!). The fly is a half imitator and half attractor; the red tag, the peacock herl and, to some extent, the brown hackle attracting the fish.

Julian Tapping
August 17, 2017

Fly of the Month

Grasshopper

Materials Hook: Size 6 2x Thread: Yellow or clear mono Body: Double layer yellow/green or fawn/green Wing case: Yellow Legs: Green, yellow, fawn or brown – your choice Instructions Cut out the shape of your hopper – about 40-50mm long…

Julian Tapping
April 14, 2017

Fly of the Month

Woolly Bugger

This is a very versatile pattern that will catch fish on virtually any lake or river. The key to its success is plenty of action, provided by a closely palmered hackle and a tail of soft turkey maribou. It also…

Julian Tapping
January 12, 2017