A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Fed’s Bonefish Squimp Variant combines the proven design of a classic shrimp imitation with modern synthetic materials. Inspired by Jesse Males’ Backwater Fly Fishing pattern, this durable saltwater fly features FTD FF Braid, Congo Plus, rubber legs, and dumbbell eyes, making it an effective choice for bonefish and Australian saltwater species.
Fed’s Crazy Charlie Variant is a minimalist saltwater fly inspired by Arno Laubscher’s original design. Built on a straight-eye salmon hook with bead chain eyes, bright pink braid body, Congo Plus wing, flash, and rubber legs, it delivers lifelike movement and flash for whiting, bream, flathead, and other estuary species.
Fed's Gotcha Variant is a simple yet highly effective saltwater shrimp fly designed for Australian estuary fishing. This step-by-step tutorial covers the complete tying process using Fly Tyer's Dungeon materials, including FF Braid Shrimp and Congo Plus, to create a durable, realistic pattern for whiting, bream, flathead and trevally.
Fed’s Lake Shasta Smelt Variants offer anglers effective, modern takes on one of Northern California’s most important baitfish patterns. Drawing from the classic FFI Fly Pattern Encyclopedia entry by Robert Meuschke, the Fed presents two tailored versions — one for…
If you’re a streamer junkie or just someone who appreciates flies that work hard in the water, Fed’s Mallee Fowl Soft Hackle Bugger is a pattern worth knowing. It’s a refined take on a lineage of smart fly designs—starting with…
“Fed’s Craft Shrimp” is a nifty little saltwater pattern that effectively imitates the small shrimp that are a primary food source for many estuary fish. The fly features a realistic design that combines the use of unstripped poly yarn for…
The Zonker Fly is crafted to mimic baitfish such as minnows or shiners, along with other potential prey like leeches. Its authentic appearance, fluid motion, and adaptable color schemes render it a potent and adaptable choice for pursuing various predatory…
The Sparkle Chenille Bugger fly is a captivating variant of the classic woolly bugger, renowned for its irresistible allure to fish. Tied on a size 12 hook and adorned with vibrant red bead chain eyes, this fly exudes an air…
Special note to BWS Flies for suggesting the Hammerhead Fly for saltwater bream. The BMS Hammerhead was created by professional fly tyer Murray Wilson as an imitation for the minnow in Lake Bullen Merri. This fly in most colour variations…