Claude and Gary will present “4th time to NZ and still learning lessons…that can be applied to any fishing adventure”. There will be photos of the trip including a couple of ‘Grip and Grins’, descriptions of locations and most importantly a discussion of lessons – some new and some that we keep need reminding of . Join us at the Raiders. Please let Claude know if you plan on dinner beforehand to ensure we have booked a large enough table.
Stefan is leading a trip to “the pleasant valley of the Tumut River and environs.” More details and Stefan’s contact details will come out via email to members.
While people are at liberty to arrange their own, some accommodation has been booked at Tumut Valley Holiday Park (Blowering Caravan Park). While this is a little way out of town on the way towards Blowering Dam, the location has proven popular due to its proximity to proven good water.
Stefan has said “After some two decades of hosting this event, I will be abdicating from this role. So, join me in my last hurrah, being at 70 not out. I have made it a tradition over the last few years to have a welcome gathering on the Friday evening with a welcoming fire at sundown. as usual, expect some warm bean soup, roasted chestnuts, mars-bar-stewed apples all washed down with a generous glug of “Glue Wine”. It is always a pleasant evening of yarning and tale spinning as only fishers can do .“
Claude is leading the May tie for Kelly Galloup’s Sex Dungeon fly. There are a number of YouTube videos showing the tie, including by Galloup, but warning you they are very long.
Claude is assembling a materials kit of the more esoteric items. Contact him to place an order.
Claude’s notes below.
The sex dungeon is the pinnacle of what many articulated flies strive to be. Meaty enough to drive fish crazy, yet simple enough to exhibit a natural, unencumbered swim, the sex dungeon capitalizes on its versatility, and ability to elicit reactionary, as well as predatory strikes from stubborn underwater monsters.
Something great about large streamers such as the sex dungeon is the fact that it’s in no way limited to a single colour. While fishing white and tan versions of the fly can be a great way to bring in fish on a sunny day, darker patterns such as black, purple, and brown are also highly effective. In deeper water, feel free to get creative and throw some bright green or yellow patterns in order to spark the curiosity of hunkered down fish. For small creeks and rivers, feel free to tie on an olive, or earthy toned sex dungeon in order to imitate sculpin, crayfish, or even larger baitfish. For tiers, this can be a tricky project, however, once you get the hang of it, it becomes one of the most fun flies one can tie.
An articulated, double hooked, dumbbell eyed, marabou, flash, silicone legged, schlappen and spun deer hair creation that not only moves like crazy when trout can see it in clear water but it also “pushes” water (thanks to that deer hair head/collar) so that in dirty water the trout can also “feel’ it. This fly casts a very sculpin-like profile and is most commonly fished on a sinking tip line and fished around river structure and pulled off the banks/drop offs when looking for a meat eating trout.
It would be a fly that could be swung or stripped like a bugger – good for trout and natives – probably saltwater if you used stainless hooks. I’ve seen some great videos of large trout being caught in NZ and Nathan believes they would be great during spawn run.
Ingredients:
Rear Hook: Daiichi 2460 #2 Tail: Natural colour Flash in Tail: Silver Flashabou Body: Pearl Ice Dub or UV Minnow Belly Hackle: Natural Schlappen Rib: UTC Ultra Wire (Brassie Silver) Legs: White/Pearl Flake Barred Crazy Legs Optional Wing: Natural Marabou Connection: AFW Surflon Micro Ultra Wire-19 Strand w/ 1 red bead
Front Hook: Daiichi 2460 #1/0 Skirt: Natural Marabou and Silver Flashabou Body: Pearl Ice Dub or UV Minnow Belly Hackle: Schlappen Rib: UTC Ultra Wire (Brassie Silver) Legs: White/Pearl Flake Barred Crazy Legs Optional Wing: Marabou Eyes: Large Double Pupil Lead Eyes (Red/White/Black) Head/Collar: Deer Belly Hair
There’s been a post on the Canberra Fishing Network Facebook page that this has been cancelled and has been confirmed. Circumstances beyond OzFish control has resulted in the event being cancelled.
OzFish Unlimited, in partnership with Reflections Holidays, is hosting their Reflections Sustainable Fishing Series event at Burrinjuck Waters from March 21 @ 3:00 pm to March 23 @ 1:30 pm AEDT.
Come along and join fellow club members for a great weekend fishing at Lake Eucumbene on 21-23 March. We will be basing ourselves out of Buckenderra Village which has a number of accommodation options from cabins to camping out.. All types of fishing are available – bait, lure and fly.
With the tough summer and small amount of rain, the rivers have been particularly tough, so a number of us have taken the opportunity to focus on lake fishing……and it’s been pretty productive if you happen to there at the right time and employing the right techniques, even for the shore-based angler.
One location which boasts terrific opportunities for the shore based angler is Buckenderra Holiday Village. Buckenderra is roughly 30 minutes’ drive from Cooma NSW. The shoreline at Buckenderra has all the right stuff to attract feeding trout: If you are not into fly fishing, you can certainly do bait or lure fishing in the lakes and rivers. Kayak and boating are also available on the lake.
Please join us for a weekend of socialising. It’s up to you if you come for two or one night or a day trip. Claude is organising and the CAA trip registration address will be emailed to members.
Cancellation considerations: If the weather is crappy Claude said he won’t be going. He will make the call for himself on Wednesday prior to the trip. As this is largely an independent activity, you are most welcome to continue your trip!