A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Welcome to The Fly Box, our comprehensive repository of fly patterns. Here, you’ll find a meticulously curated collection of flies, each designed to enhance your fly fishing experience. Whether you’re targeting trout in a mountain stream or bass in a local pond, The Fly Box offers detailed patterns, tying instructions, and insights on the best conditions for each fly.
Discover traditional favourites and innovative new designs, all contributed by expert anglers from our community. Dive in, explore, and elevate your fly fishing game with the perfect fly for every occasion.
With Beatty’s EZY Prince Nymph Mutant Variant Paul Fedeles brings his unique twist to Gretchen Beatty’s EZY Prince Nymph. While the original video – from Beatty’s Fly Tying Friday, 10 December 2021 – provides a comprehensive guide, Paul’s written steps and material selection add a fresh perspective to this effective pattern.[...] Read More » “Beatty’s EZY Prince Nymph Mutant Variant”
The Zonker Fly is crafted to mimic baitfish such as minnows or shiners, along with other potential prey like leeches. Its authentic appearance, fluid motion, and adaptable color schemes render it a potent and adaptable choice for pursuing various predatory fish species.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Rabbit Zonker”
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 and effectiveness on the water.[...] Read More » “Fed’s EZ CDC Caddis”
The Sparkle Chenille Bugger fly is a captivating variant of the classic woolly bugger, renowned for its irresistible allure to fish.
Tied on a size 12 hook and adorned with vibrant red bead chain eyes, this fly exudes an air of liveliness in the water.[...] Read More » “Sparkle Chenille Bugger”
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 place as a reliable choice for anglers year-round.[...] Read More » “The Dirty Rat”
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.[...] Read More » “Trev’s Bead Head”
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[...] Read More » “Fed’s Extended Bass Fly”
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![...] Read More » “Royal Grey Ugly”
The Apps Bloodworm is a highly potent fly for stillwater and reservoir fishing, crafted and refined by Peter Appleby, a renowned competition angler. This versatile fly excels when used in two main ways: firstly, as a ‘lure’ on an intermediate line, allowing for varied retrieval speeds; secondly, as a point fly in conjunction with a team of buzzers or nymphs above, ideally paired with a floating line.[...] Read More » “Anti-Static-Apps Variant”
Fed’s “Top Shelf” Hopper is a variant of a fly I found on the Drew Ross’s LooknFishy YouTube channel.