A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
This week in the CDC Fly Fest, we’re highlighting a true hidden gem: Lucian Vasies’ Micro Olive CDC Dun.
Favoured by Polish anglers on the River San and Dunajek, this delicate micro fly has proven itself far beyond local waters.[...] Read More » “CDC Fly Fest: Micro Olive CDC Dun”
The third instalment in our CDC Fly Fest brings us to a true springtime essential: Lucian Vasies’ Deadly Grannom Caddis. When trout are dialled in on caddis, this pattern delivers with a perfect mix of buoyancy, movement, and natural profile.[...] Read More » “CDC Fly Fest: Deady Grannom Caddis”
In the world of dry flies, few patterns are as essential as the CDC sedge. It’s a reliable choice during caddis hatches and evening rises, and it has earned a place in nearly every serious fly angler’s box.[...] Read More » “CDC Fly Fest: A Better CDC Sedge”
This month we’re bringing you not one, not two, not three, but five caddis-type flies by Romanian fly tier Lucien Vasies. That’s right, it’s a CDC Fly Fest!
We’re kicking off with Romanian fly tier Lucien Vasies’ Olive CDC Emerger.[...] Read More » “CDC Fly Fest: Olive CDC Emerger”
The parachute caddis has earned its spot in every serious trout angler’s fly box. It’s versatile, durable, and a reliable match for hatches from late spring through Autumn. But like all classics, it’s open to interpretation—and that’s where Fed’s Poly Yarn Parachute Caddis comes in.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Poly Yarn Parachute Caddis”
When it comes to reliable, all-purpose fly patterns, few can rival the enduring success of the Hare’s Ear Nymph. Known for its uncanny ability to imitate a wide variety of aquatic insects—especially mayfly nymphs—this pattern has long been a favourite among trout anglers across the globe.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Orange Bead Head Hares Ear”
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.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Guinea Dragonfly Nymph”
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 » “Fed’s Spent Moth”
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.[...] Read More » “The Mutant: A Fly That Breaks the Rules”
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 Hot Spot Snatcher”