Drop Nose Minnow
Distant club members Gretchen and Al Beatty have given us permission to use their pictures and information for this month’s fly from their book How to tie LaFontaine’s Legacy Fly Patterns.[...] Read More » “Drop Nose Minnow”
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Claret Dabbler
The Claret Dabbler is the most versatile of the traditional loch-style flies. It was first developed in Ireland to imitate the very large mayflies that inhabit those world-famous fisheries, Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. [...] Read More » “Claret Dabbler”
LMP Deceiver
Lefty Kreh, one the most recognised fly fishermen in the world, created the original Lefty’s Deceiver back in the late 50´s to fish saltwater. He was looking for a streamer that would be easy to cast and would not wrap around the bend of the hook.[...] Read More » “LMP Deceiver”
Clark’s Lady Stone Variant
Clark’s Lady Stone Variant is a fly can be used for any stonefly (e.g., Little Yellow Stone, Little Green Stone, Salmonfly). Coordinate the thread and body colour, changing the thread to match the underwing.[...] Read More » “Clark’s Lady Stone Variant”
Micro Crayfish – Jig Nymph and Streamer
The Micro Crayfish is is very versatile in the way you can fish it. It can be fished like a nymph, but also like a crayfish streamer as well. You could float it under an indicator, or put it on as the sole fly, and site cast to fish.[...] Read More » “Micro Crayfish – Jig Nymph and Streamer”
Dawn or Dusk
Materials
- Hook: Size 4 long shank, barbless
- Thread: Clear monofil or light tan
- Underbody: Krystal flash, copper or red
- Body: Sight cast redfish brush 2” in copper, rust or olive copper (available from sponsor bwc.flies.com.au
Wendouree Damsel
When damsel nymphs are migrating to hatch, this fly can be used on its own as an imitative pattern with a bit of fancy “look at me!” going on. The Wendouree Damsel also works well as an anchoring point fly with a team of traditional wet flies, soft hackles or nymphs.[...] Read More » “Wendouree Damsel”
Muz Wilson’s BMS “Bullen Merri Special”
The Muz Wilson BMS, or “Bullen Meri 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 » “Muz Wilson’s BMS “Bullen Merri Special””
Surf Candy
Bob Popovics’ Surf Candy is the epoxy streamer fly that started a revolution in modern fly patterns for saltwater gamefish. This tough epoxy streamer tied with synthetic materials is a perfect imitation of small, slender baitfish like silversides, sand eels, and small anchovies.[...] Read More » “Surf Candy”
Squirrel and Herl Bugger
Everybody loves the Woolly Bugger, and a lot of streamer fishermen swear by patterns tied with zonker strips because of the great pulsating action these flies display in the water.[...] Read More » “Squirrel and Herl Bugger”