Our annual lessons are on again for three weeks. Mornings of 14, 21, 28 Sep. First two near Questacon and final week on water. All details in the flyer.
Free Fly Casting Lessons to the Public
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2025-2026 Program
The program page https://canberra-anglers.asn.au/blog/program/ has been updated for the forthcoming season. Fly Tying sessions will have their detail added once finalised. Dates for Feb event to Jindabyne will be confirmed once skiing season finished and the Lodge Booking Secretary has time to process our bid.
Bondi Forest Event Cancelled
The July meeting discussed a report by BJ and decided to cancel the planned 15-17 Aug event to Bondi Forest.
An alternative is being considered – contact BJ for details.
Coming Events
Next Meeting
13 Aug – Annual General Meeting
Next Activities
23 July – Fly tying via Zoom 7:30 – Bill will lead with ‘hackle stacker’ (otherwise known as ‘paraloop’) technique. Notes in news blog and eventually email.
Cancellation: 15-17 Aug. Unfortunately, conditions at Bondi Forest, and the lack of suitable alternative locations, have meant this event has been cancelled for this year.
14, 21, 28 Sep – fly casting lessons to the public. More information here. https://canberra-anglers.asn.au/blog/free-fly-casting-lessons-to-the-public-2/
July 2025 Burley Line (Issue 213)
While there were no formal CAA events, many members headed uphill for the last of the stream trout fishing. Bucking the trend, Ryan and Tom headed to the coast chasing some willing Australian salmon. This has enthused him for a mid-winter estuary trip down to Merimbula. Already I can see much interest evinced on the CAA Whatsapp group.
While BJ wasn’t able to wet a line during a work trip overseas, he provided us with some very attractive Canadian fishing photos.
This month’s fly tying saw a special guest lead, and intriguing material. The attendees were fascinated and saw multiple opportunities.
As always, many thanks to Greg S for the outcomes from his Facebook trawls.
Fly Tying 23 Jul 2025
This month will be more about a technique rather than a particular tie. In the US it seems to be known as ‘hackle stacker’ whereas in UK it is known as ‘paraloop’. We’ll explore the effect together. You can choose to follow one of the patterns offered here, or make something up yourself.
Here are some examples where the central idea is implemented slightly differently:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh-mTEXRkNs
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqaTU3p42lk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmQuSND5A5s
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRpQ4YA-kxI this last one has the advantage of having a sighting post
none of the above use a gallows tool, but I might get lazy and use my dodgy/handmade one a bit like this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzZY9v-JzoQ&t=25s
nothing like this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmVCRdyDP0g
This fly seems overly complex with the wing and tail, but it shows really clearly the way to hold the loop in the absence of a gallows. https://youtu.be/E9HTjiQBEy8?feature=shared
keyword dryfly
A very clear video for overhead casting
Lyall and Nathan have spoken to me often of how to advance beyond the clock face 10-2 using the terms translation before rotation.
Ian tells me Peter Hayes signs off his emails with \\\\\\|/ (representing casting to the right).
This dude from Florida has different language (“isosceles trapezoid”) but it is the same thing. His video with on-screen drawings make the concept very clear.
Tips Blog
There was quite a quick response to the post about Peachy’s YouTube piece on dry fly selection.
I wonder if our readers are aware of CAA’s Tips blog. Originally this held a yarn by Jason Q about his fly fishing journey, to inspire others to get into the sport. The blog evolved to include a diverse range of topics from the laws of angler access to tips on handling fish and how best to take a photo. I encourage you to browse.
I just added two new ones, on straightening your leader and one on different strike techniques. I’ll promote them in the forthcoming newsletter for those that read it but don’t follow our blog.
A while ago I had a series of tips from members in the newsletter … I should assemble them and add to the blog – a closed season project? 😀
Quite a good tutorial on dry flies from Peachy
Gaden Hatchery Report Dec 2024 to Apr 2025
Mitch from Gaden has released this report.
Weather and cormorants have impacted the operation and stocks produced. The open day and the NSWCFA are reported.