A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
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.
The Guinea Dragonfly Nymph is a modern take on a classic pattern originally designed by Kevin Longard of British Columbia, who once operated Skagit River Flies. Read More »
Fed’s Spent Moth is built to imitate a moth that’s exhausted and floating on the water—wings splayed, body limp, and just barely hanging on. It’s a subtle pattern that shines in still or slow-moving water, when trout have time to inspect their prey. Read More »
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.
Paul says it started with a discounted batch of Voodoo Fibers from BWC Flies and a slow day at the bench. Read More »
Fed’s Hot Spot Snatcher Variant is Paul Fedeles’ take on a classic Snatcher fly, inspired by Rick Passek (the Fly Fish Fanatic) and rooted in old British design.
The Snatcher-style fly has deep roots in British stillwater traditions, with a track record that stretches back to the lochs of Scotland. Read More »
Fed’s Jig Hook CK Nymph Variant is Paul’s take on Chuck Kraft’s classic Jig CK Nymph. The CK Nymph has long been a staple in fly boxes for anglers targeting trout, smallmouth bass, and even panfish. Known for its effectiveness and simple yet durable construction, the CK Nymph has stood the test of time, continuing to produce results in waters far and wide. Read More »
In the world of fly fishing, creativity and innovation often result in effective fly patterns that perform exceptionally well. One such pattern is the Bead Head Yellow Squiggly, a pattern attributed to a YouTube discovery but not properly credited by the presenter. Read More »
The Aussiefied Cliff’s Lucky Variant is an adaptation of the original Cliff’s Lucky, a classic pattern designed by Cliff Stringer, and it features in the FFI Fly Pattern Encyclopedia.
However, the “variant” twist for this month’s fly comes from Paul using a creative “Aussiefied” approach, as he puts it. Read More »
The Poly Yarn Hackle Stacker is a dry fly pattern designed for versatility and visibility on the water. Originally created by Dave Allison (of West Tex Bugs YouTube channel), this variation features a white poly yarn post that makes the fly easy to spot, even in low light or turbulent conditions. Read More »
The Slow Sinking Spider variant is a highly effective and simple fly pattern designed to target bluegill and other panfish. The Slow Sinking Spider variant is based on the original Slow Sinking Spider, a popular creation by Stephen Robert, which was notably tied by Bill Morrison. Read More »
The Red Tag Soft Hackle Bass Fly, created by Paul Fedeles, is a clever adaptation inspired by Rick Passek’s (the FlyFish Fanatic) Red Butt Carey Special. Fedeles openly admits to borrowing heavily from Passek’s design, jokingly referring to his version as a “plagiarised” fly. Read More »