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.
Episode 3 of Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What”. This episode covers stoneflies and midges. Stonefly life cycle Brown nymphs Midge life cycle Midge (Chironomid) “Buzzer” Midge Ball (Griffith’s Gnat) Tying a midge pupa and a midge ball [...]
Here’s an excellent tip, demonstrated by Gary Begley, from Al Beatty’s Friday Fly Tying Zoom session on how to mark rubber legs. BT’s Fly Tying Friday is a weekly BTS zoom session run by Al Beatty. Contact Al by email…
In the “The Feather Heist” episode of This American Life, listeners are drawn into an incredible true story of obsession, crime, and the bizarre world of fly tying. The episode unravels a heist involving priceless bird feathers, highlighting the lengths…
Episode 2 of Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What”. This part covers caddis. In this episode: Caddis (Sedge) “Complete” Life Cycle Stick Cased Caddis Caseless Caddis Free Swimming The Czech “Nymph” Zazamushi – a Japanese delicacy! Stick Case Imitation Cased Caddis…
“What Imitates What” is multi-part presentation by Sydney Flyrodders’ Dave Wilson on fly tying and fly selection, the food that fish eat and the flies they represent. Episode one includes an introduction and a discussion on mayflies. Topics are broken…
This is an excerpt from BT’s Fly Tying Friday, 27 January 2023 – Gary Begley Ties His Favorites. BT’s Fly Tying Friday is a weekly BTS zoom session run by Al Beatty. Contact Al by email and get onto his…
Hold the Whip Finish Tool in your hand trapping the ball located just above the handle between thumb and index finger. (This prevents the tool from turning.) While holding the tool in this manner, position the head of the tool…
This fly tying tutorial compares UTC, UNI, and Veevus threads for beginners. The video demonstrates each thread’s texture and application to a hook, highlighting their unique properties. Learn how different thread types impact fly tying techniques and results.
Fly Tying Thread Comparison UTC UNI and Veevus[...]
A quick primer on the tools you’ll need if you want to start tying deer hair bugs for bass, pike and other predators. This video covers thread, essential tools and some optional extras. GSP Thread, heavy duty scissors, double edged razor blades, hair packers, leg pullers hair stackers, hot tip and the bend-a-blade.[...]