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

Keywords streamerfly

Available here http://eepurl.com/ja1hVI

Key topics:

• RFA of NSW running a workshop to develop an alternative model for Peak Body representing recreational anglers
• DPIRD are seeking public comment on freshwater stocking
• Updated Key Fish Habitat Spatial Dataset is now available
• Next NSWCFA Quarterly General Meeting on May 17th. Lachy and Neil are our reps

Newsletter available here https://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward/preview?u=aaffdffaded2e86f449aa94b9&id=964a6eb56d

Key points:

• Angler Access, crown land etc
• Legislating a recreational fishing voice in NSW … stakeholder workshop in Sydney on 6 May
• NSWCFA mini-conference summary
• Trout cod action plan
• New Recreational Fishing Trust Advisory Council to oversee expenditure on recreational fishing funds

Available here https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=8ee287affb9dbb289b12fbd77&id=9d9658f522

Key Points

• Notes from the recent mini-conference
• New council to oversee the Recreational Fishing Trust Fund … where our ‘licence’ fee goes
• Trout Cod Action Plan
• Pirtek Fishing Challenge comp plus the Snowy Trout Challenge
• Questions sent by NSWCFA to Minister regarding delays to important plans

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.

More information:

https://ozfish.org.au/event/reflections-sustainable-fishing-series-burrinjuck-waters/

Amongst a lot of other interesting stuff at https://www.nca.gov.au/environment/lake-burley-griffin there is the latest report on fish management.

The native fish population in Lake Burley Griffin is enhanced through the regular seeding of fingerlings. Species such as Murray Cod and Golden Perch are released on an alternate basis to maintain a mixed recreational fishery. Read all about it in The Lake Burley Griffin Fish Survey 2023-24. https://www.nca.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/2023-24%20Fisheries%20Survey%20for%20Lake%20Burley%20Griffin.pdf

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!

NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers has been seeking Minister Moriarty to expedite release of several Fisheries Action Plans. Whether this is just coincidence who is to say but the Minister has just announced the release of the Trout Cod Action Plan https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/releases/2025/ministerial/threatened-native-trout-cod-recovery-underway-with-innovative-fish-breeding-and-stocking

Of interest, the Minister said “There was a lot of interest from recreational anglers who are supporting the recovery of Trout Cod and I am pleased to say that those hoping to go fishing for Trout Cod can do so at Talbingo Dam where a catch and release fishery has been developed.” … I’d hold off on that till we see Regulation changes.

The Action Plan itself is https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/1602216/Trout-Cod-Action-Plan.pdf
As a recognised stakeholder, NSWCFA will need to remain engaged, especially in respect to:
*mid term identification of two new riverine and one impoundment location
*minimise impact of non-native fish

We await release of the other Action Plans

Breaking News: the slot titled ‘guest speaker’ has been confirmed as Luke Pearce from NSW Fisheries Threatened Species Unit.

You are invited to a NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers ‘Fishing for the Future’ mini- conference

The NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers is conducting a one-day conference, ‘Fishing for the Future’, to be held at Gaden Trout Hatchery, Jindabyne, on Saturday 8 March 2025.

The conference will start at 9.00 am and finish mid-afternoon, leaving a few hours for socialising or fishing.

What’s it about?

The conference is about fishery and habitat management to sustain our recreational freshwater fishery.

Speakers will include people from the NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers, the Monaro Acclimatisation Society, Gaden Trout Hatchery, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (the Federal government’s fishery body), NSW Local Land Services, Upper Murrumbidgee Demonstration Reach. We’ve had one last-minute speaker withdraw so that slot is now ‘to be advised’.

Speakers will present, discuss and answer questions on their roles and work.

The venue

Gaden Trout Hatchery is hosting the event in their new Visitor Information Centre, and the conference will conclude with a tour of the new facilities at the hatchery, personally guided by Mitchell Elkins, manager of the hatchery. Gaden Trout Hatchery is a few minutes out of Jindabyne on the Kosciuszko Road.

Cost

The cost is just $30 per person. That covers coffees, morning teas and a sandwich lunch. This small charge is just to confirm that you are genuinely interested and does not cover the actual cost of the event—the NSWCFA is footing the bill for the balance.

You must register

You must register by responding to info@freshwateranglers.com.au. The venue is only able to accommodate 50 people, so please register ASAP to ensure a seat.

Walk-in registration is NOT available on the day, as we have limited seating and pre-arranged catering for 50 people. Don’t turn up with your fishing mates or partner expecting to get a place. It just won’t happen!

To register and pay

Simply reply to this email to register and also make a payment to the NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers Westpac account, BSB 032040, Account No 259507. Put the word “GADEN” and your name in your payment details. We will email you to confirm your registration.

Coming for the fishing?

Both Jindabyne and Eucumbene are fishing well this summer, so bring your gear.

Questions

Email us at info@freshwateranglers.com.au or call NSWCFA Past President Peter Gibson on 0425 211 313.

Apologies, last post said March

here are still spare spaces. Cost is $57 per person per night. Money is required in CAA account by 7 Feb. Don’t forget to put your name and Jindabyne in the reference.

Don’t forget to confirm with Bill before paying.