A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Bream fishing has always been a game of patience and observation. Experienced anglers know that Bream often prefer to inhale a static fly, rather than chase after one that’s rapidly moving. This behaviour inspired Craig Coltman to develop the Polar Fibre Minnow, a highly effective fly that has become a favourite for many in the fly-fishing community. Read More »
The Bunny Clouser, tied by Norm Norlander, is a great all-around fly.
The common toadfish (Tetractenos hamiltoni), also known as the toadie, toadfish or toado is found in shallow coastal waters and estuaries along Australia’s eastern coast, from northern Queensland to Flinders Island. Read More »
Upon deep and meaningful discussions the fly selected – envelope please – will be the BMS Saltwater Variant.
Often misidentified as sole, the two flounder we are most likely to encounter in our area are the Small-toothed Flounder (Pseudorhombus jenynsii) and the Large-toothed Flounder (Pseudorhombus arsius).
Flounder prefer areas of mixed sand, weed and rock with good numbers of small bait fish present and access to deeper water nearby. Read More »
A great topwater fly in summer for Australian Bass, Estuary Perch and Bream
Steve Peach is a passionate fly angler and member of Sydney Fly Rodders Club.
The Peachy Cicada is a fly he designed specifically for targetting Australian Bass. It’s a cicada pattern that, duing the summer months, seems to be the most effective leader for catching bass on the surface.
The Muz Wilson BMS, or “Bullen Merri Special” gets it’s name from Lake Bullen Merri near Camperdown in the volcanic plains of Western Victoria. It is highly regarded as an imitation of the Galaxiid Minnow when tied in olive and when in white, an Australian Smelt. Read More »
As tied by Paul Fedeles
Hendo’s Flea Fly is a creation of our Club Patron Brian Henderson. Due to this fly being a new creation/interpretation there is only the folklore of fishing to back up the following pattern.
It has been said that with this fly well presented to tailing whiting sessions of 50+ fish have been achieved.