A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Volume 11. No. 2, September 2019
Okay, our fish of the month is one that is generally despised by most fishermen and various Government departments of fisheries and conservation alike. They are regarded as a pest because of their destructive bottom-feeding habits, stirring up sediment and muddying the water, reducing plant growth and lowering oxygen levels and impacting plankton, aquatic invertebrates, waterbirds, and native fish. Read More »
Voulme 11 No. 1, August 2019
Last month saw the celebration of our Club’s 10th Anniversary and, much to the relief of my dear wife, all seemed to go without a hitch. Unfortunately last month also saw us lose two of our Club’s beloved members and elder statesmen in Life member Tony Bendeich and Jim Eccles. Read More »
Volume 10, No. 12, July 2019
The picture on our cover (and above) is of Rodney with a great salmon caught at last year’s Swansea Salmon Classic. This great event is hosted by the Hunter Valley Fly Fishers Club and will be held again this year from 23-25 August. Read More »
As the editor of the Newsletter I must admit that sometimes I am left scratching my pate to find ways to keep you, the reader, interested. I know that I am going to run out of tips very soon but, luckily, I have Bob to keep them coming. Read More »
What a great month! I have never attended an event like the Forster Fly Muster. Over 100 avid fly fishers from NSW and interstate gathered together to share knowledge and enjoy themselves whilst contributing to a good cause.
One of the highlights for me was meeting Shannon Kitchener of “Parallel lines” who tied several of his flies including his “whiting mesmeriser”. Read More »
The covering photo of this edition portrays our new Club Mascot enjoying an outing at Hat Head. “Izzy” joined our Club courtesy of the wonderful knitting talents of member Julie Eccles and is sure to be a popular fellow, especially with a couple of our members who are known to have a slightly warped sense of humour. Read More »
This edition is mainly dedicated to the photos and reports submitted by the six that crossed the ditch.
My apologies for the lateness of the December edition and the early edition of this January newsletter. My excuse? It was decided to wait for the Christmas Party and NZ photos and reports before publishing the December newsletter.
| President's Message | 2 |
| Editor's Message | 4 |
| Club Executive and Committee | 5 |
| "It Seems to Me" - comments from a Life Member | 6 |
| Inaugural Paul Fedeles Day | 7 |
| Tips of the Month | 10 |
| Social Secretary's Report | 13 |
| Club Calendar | 14 |
| Members Corner | 16 |
| 2018 New Zealand Trip Teaser | 17 |
| 2018 Christmas Party | 18 |
| Our new Club Mascot | 27 |
| Funny Photo Caption Competition | 28 |
| Father Christmas (Our Sponsors) | 29 |
| Club Executive, Committee and Delegates | 1 |
| Editor's Message | 2 |
| President’s Message | 3 |
| Trout Season Opens | 4 |
| Some NETAS News | 5 |
| Member’s Tips | 7 |
| September Outings Report – Wilson’s River | 7 |
| Social Secretary Report | 8 |
| Members Corner | 9 |
| Casting For Recovery | 10 |
| Save the Date – National Garage Sale | 11 |
| 10th Anniversary Celebrations Update | 12 |
| Tips for Safer Wading – Mac Huff (Orvis Guide) | 13 |
| Calendar of Coming Events | 16 |
| “It Seems to Me” - Comments from A Life Member | 17 |
| Dunmore Trout Waters 2018 | 18 |
| Thank you, Supporters! |
