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.
The Poly Yarn Hackle Stacker is a dry fly pattern designed for versatility and visibility on the water. Originally created by Dave Allison (of West Tex Bugs YouTube channel), this variation features a white poly yarn post that makes the…
The Slow Sinking Spider variant is a highly effective and simple fly pattern designed to target bluegill and other panfish. The Slow Sinking Spider variant is based on the original Slow Sinking Spider, a popular creation by Stephen Robert, which…
The Red Tag Soft Hackle Bass Fly, created by Paul Fedeles, is a clever adaptation inspired by Rick Passek’s (the FlyFish Fanatic) Red Butt Carey Special. Fedeles openly admits to borrowing heavily from Passek’s design, jokingly referring to his version…
Paul Fedeles shares his unique creation, the Garbage Bag CDC Emerger. Paul designed this fly while experimenting with various materials, his camera, and computer. This fly is a mix of reject CDC feathers, unused flash pieces, some possum fur, and…
Introducing the Fed’s EZ CDC Caddis, a fly pattern crafted with precision and innovation, embodying the mastery of fly tying techniques developed by Al Beatty. Designed by Paul Fedeles, this pattern showcases two captivating variants, each offering its own allure…
The Dirty Rat, featured in the Federation of Fly Fisher’s Pattern Encyclopaedia by Bob Lay of Montana, is a testament to simplicity and effectiveness in fly tying. This pattern, known for its unassuming appearance yet remarkable performance, has earned its…
Trev’s Bead Head is a fly fishing pattern that has gained widespread local acclaim, owing much of its success to the ingenuity of Trevor Ward, a seasoned angler and esteemed member of the Hunter Valley Fly Fishing Club. Affectionately known…
Fed’s Extended Body Bass Fly, another creation by the Club’s fly tying guru Paul Fedeles, showcases an innovative approach to fly tying, incorporating the extended body technique popularised by Steve Garza of flytyingtex.com. This fly design boasts a meticulously crafted…
The big brother to the Griffith’s Gnat and Renegade fly patterns, the Grey Ugly would be more aptly named “The Sure Thing” or “Silver Bullet” when fish are feeding on large Chironomids or Mosquito! Materials Hook: #14 dry Thread: Black…