Saturday 04 Sep 2010
Fly tying 6 th September 2010
Trichoptera or Caddisflies are a diverse group with hundreds of different species. These consist of large predatory species, a variety of cased species to smaller cased algae feeders. Most species have a life cycle of approximately one year and are therefore relatively abundant year round depending on local conditions prevailing at the time. The trout will therefore take avantage of this abundance and for most of the year caddis will appear in the diet. It makes sense to have a few caddis imatations in the fly box.
Shaun Wyatt will demo one of these imatations.
This fly is successful in local streams like the Nogongotaha, Waititi and also local stream mouths in the summer time.
At the clubrooms 7 pm.
Saturday 07 Aug 2010
Fly tying 9 th August 2010
Just a quick reminder that fly tying is on Monday 9th of August
Reg Quinn will demo the Pheasant Tail Nymph.
Pheasant tail nymph
The Pheasant Tail Nymph is steeped in history and is still an awesome performer today. Any river fisherman (or woman) needs a few doz of these lined up in their flybox!
Reg will demo the original method of tying these nymphs, originated by Frank Sawyer using only pheasant tail and wire. Plus he’ll demo the regular tying method with thread.
A demonstration of the original by Frank Sawyer can also be viewed on the following link
Frank Sawyers Pheasant tail nymph
Regs demo at the clubrooms 7.00pm
Saturday 26 Jun 2010
Fly Tying 28 June 2010
A quick reminder that fly tying is on again on Monday 28th June.
We’re going to tie an awesome little pattern that absolutely slays rainbows from July- November (especially around Ngongotaha). I’ve heard many a tall tale about days using this fly, and this little beaut of a fly has accounting for hundreds of fish in its time.
So what are we tying, I hear you ask…………………………..
We’re going to be tying pellet flies for the “Kids Fishouts”. This is a great opportunity for everyone to hone some basic fly tying techniques, and put your fly tying talents to good use.
Hope to see you all there.
Cheers
Shaun Wyatt
Tuesday 18 May 2010
Fly Tying 24th May 2010
Phil Troutman will demo the Elk hair caddis. A cool little dry.
Adult imatations work well anytime caddis are hatching. The elk hair caddis is the standard american imatation as it floats well in rough water but also works in slower water. It is one of those must haves for the fly box.
7.00 pm at the clubrooms.
Elk Hair caddis – image courtesy of Umpqua
Monday 19 Apr 2010
Fly Tying 26 April 2010
The next fly tying session is Monday the 26th of April 7.00 pm at the clubrooms .
With winter just around the corner, the timing is right to start tying some “winter” patterns.
Roger will start the evening giving the group some insight into the winter fishing in our area, places to go and flies to use.
Shawn will then demo the “black marabou” a real must have in your winter flybox. The demo will also incorporate the epoxy eye technique that a few of the regulars have shown an interest in.
All welcome and hope to see you there.