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The Spectra Nymph – Fly Tying 22 Mar 2017

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Instructions from instructor (Nathan)

This month’s fly is an experimental one.

 

There’s a fly called ‘The Spectra Nymph’.

 

Now there are many variations of this pattern, so I thought we’d get members to see what weird and wonderful creations they can come up with.

 

I will guide on how to tie, and give the list of materials, but colours I’ll leave up to the individual.

 

Hook: Hanak H450BL or Basic Nymph Hook. Size #12, #14 or #16

Body: Spectra or Diamond Brite Dubbing. (Any Colour)

Tail: Hackle Fibres.

Thorax: Spectra or Diamond Brite Dubbing (Any Colour), or Peacock Herl.

Rib: Copper, Gold, Silver or Coloured wire.

Bead: Gold, Copper, Silver, Black or Coloured.

Hotspot: Fluorescent Thread. Hot Pink or Orange.

 

With the spawning run approaching, the fish will be quite aggressive and not as selective, so it’s a great time to experiment and try something different, and out of the ordinary.

Should be a bit of fun, and we can compare patterns and have a laugh at the end.

 

See you There,

 

Nathan

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Some examples of the flies tied on the night below


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March 2017 Burley Line (Newsletter Issue 119)

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I wondered how the heat would affect the local fishing, but as you’ll see it certainly hasn’t affected Leon’s reddies nor some of the natives.  The Khancoban trip was a little mixed in results, but a most enjoyable weekend for all those attending.  Was good to explore new waters, some even heading ‘south of the border’.  I’m still wondering why Peter and I came home on the Sunday – even more when I read the notes from Jaime.

I really appreciate that two of our newer members have taken the time to provide some great yarns and nice photos – keep it up folks.  Plus, we’d been reading about the Victorian Fisheries experiment with using the warm water from the Hazelwood Power Station to raise barra – Luke C and Evan managed to snare one of the ballots for an early go at fishing this unique situation and provide their report.

Click on the link below to read the newsletter

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Spork (carp fly) 22 Feb 2017

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Hook: Tiemco TMC 105 #6, wet fly, straight eye, 1 x short, wide gape
Tail: Grizzly Chickabou
Rib: Copper wire
Hackle: Saddle hackle
Legs: Rubber legs
Eyes: Bead chain
Body: Dubbing, dyed hares ear
Head: Synthetic Dubbing like Hends Spectra Dubbing

Note: These materials can be substituted to suit the colour combination. The tail can be substituted with marabou or rabbit fur and the head can be a natural dubbing similar to the body, but slightly darker.

Have a good look at the photos for some colour combination ideas

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February 2017 Burley Line (Newsletter Issue 118)

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They said there wouldn’t be enough to publish, but they were mistaken!  Lyall’s call for articles resulted in a number of budding journalists submitting reports, a lot of our folk record firsts in their fishing career plus some sneak previews of what members heading up for our Khancoban trip might expect to see.  A packed issue.  Click on link below

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Recreational Fishing NSW Advisory Council

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Steve Samuels (local angler and our Vice President on NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers) was appointed earlier this year to the Recreational Fishing NSW Advisory Council. This body has a role to represent anglers and to make recommendations to the Minister on the management of our fisheries. He has disseminated to CAA the minutes of the first two meetings. DPI also have them on their website.
Suffice to say that these early meetings have focused on establishing practices. More meaty subjects will be addressed in the future I’m sure and Steve will no doubt accept suggestions for topics.
Steve encourages everyone to continue to read these minutes. They will contain a lot of information on how our fisheries are managed and how the council are advising Fisheries and the Minister how to protect and enhance our sport.

New ACT Rules on Murray Cod

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ACT has changed the rules to bring them in line with NSW and Vic on respect to the Murrumbidgee. Click here for the announcement.

I found this was a little confusing in respect to local lakes so headed off to the rules. Which say:

Murray cod: closed season September to November. Legal size between 55cm and 75cm. Bag limit one within the open waters of the Murrumbidgee River, two in all other open waters.

Inaugural NSW Maritime Alpine Boating Advisory Group 

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​On Monday 28 November 2016, Steve Samuels attended the inaugural NSW Maritime Alpine Boating Advisory Group (ABAG).

Steve had been asked by various folk around here to pursue the following:

  • Better marking of dangers and hazards on lakes
  • Development of E-maps for lakes
  • Boat ramps

There has been some progress. Interested parties can obtain Steve’s notes by emailing the CAA contact via our homepage.

December 2016 Burley Line (Newsletter Issue 117)

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This is likely to be the last issue for 2016 unless someone can step in to help the overworked President and produce a Christmas special – needn’t be a huge endeavour folks! Any way this one is full of good reading including:

  • Report and photos from our Jindabyne trip – 11-13 Nov
  • the cover photo is part of a report by Luke on a surprising find in Yerrabi Pond
  • Lyall has sent in two very interesting photos.
  • we document a recent first for a new member
  • two Tips from Anglers for Anglers

and lots more – click on the link below.

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From the team here at The Burley Line we hope the festive season is a safe and enjoyable one for you – starting with our December social gathering.  Hope to see lots of reports of your summer fishing in the new year. Don’t forget that the first two CAA events are prior to the first meeting in 2017. Watch for email notifications.