October 2024 Burley Line (Issue 205)

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Cover photo shows Jayden’s son Harrison showing off his catch at the recent Gaden Hatchery kid’s workshop – more on this later.

Many thanks to Owen who sent me his photo during his trip to Sri Lanka – I couldn’t figure out which one was him.  Also, thanks to Randy for his report from the US.

Our premier public event with off without a hitch, though a little less wind would have been handy.  Some new members have signed up and look keen.  Also had a number of non-financial members rejoin the fold.  If you haven’t paid up your subscriptions for 2024-25, remember that you aren’t covered by our public liability insurance – please progress payments.

Greg S has been busy trawling the web for interesting fishy stuff and quite a large offering this month – thanks.

If you are submitting an article, it would make it a little easier for me if you use the template – no real worries if you don’t.

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More Activities Open to the Public at Gaden Hatchery

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Jayden told me yesterday about a kid’s workshop at Gaden this Sunday. I wondered whether he was referring to the Go Fishing/Open Day on Sun 12 Oct, but no …

After being constrained due to their major construction work, Gaden has burst forth with activities open to the public. There’s a whole new bunch advertised here focussed on women and kids https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/resources/fishing-workshops/kids

Last day for our Fly Casting – Sun 29 Sep 10AM

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Flycasting for the public final day is on the water at Lake Ginninderra. North/Western end of Diddams Close off Ginninderra Drive -35.226164 149.070104. Nengi Bamir Beach near the boat ramp adjacent to the dam wall.

We can provide rods, but you’ll need to bring your own flies. Call in to Boss Outdoor Canberra . Please get barbless hooks, or at least crush them. Makes it much easier to remove in the unlikely circumstance of hooking something other than a fish.

Fly tying 25 Sep 2024 – Micro Jig Streamer

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Ryan took us on the journey.

Last one was tied by our newest member Xenii

Hook- #14 jig hook, I use the Hanak H430 BL
Bead- 3-3.5 mm slotted tungsten, copper colour
Thread- black for main thread, fluro orange for the collar
Body- SLF spikey squirrel dubbing, natural colours
Tail- bronze or brown mallard flank and some micro glint or flashabou, green, brown, gold or blue will work for combining colours

Keywords wetfly streamerfly

September 2024 Burley Line (Issue 204)

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Paul Mc the cod whisperer strikes again at Bondi – what a magnificent fish albeit very much in the wrong spot (Easterly flowing catchment).  Paul also reports in about Black Lake.

All the news from the AGM with a ‘newish’ committee and trophy awards.  President’s speeches are here.

Stefan reports in from Western Australia – with some success shown.

Lachy’s session with the humongous was quite a success with a goodly number showing up and with 3 tying variations on the theme.

Don’t forget about the annual fly casting for the public – a flyer is included here for your use.

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Mongolia – from Lyall

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I was reminded of a brilliant trip to far northern Mongolia 16 kilometres from the Siberian border fly fishing with Fly Fishers International Certified Fly Casting Instructor Ganbaatar.  Ganbaa recently sent the fly fishing trip options for 2024 which I want to share.

Trips usually last a couple of weeks and transport and all meals are provided including caviar for breakfast some days, western food and local food others.  Don’t overlook the Horse Burgers!!!

Flights to Mongolia’s capital Ulaan Baatar are via Seoul or Beijing.  Look up the fishing locations at Khovsgol and Delgermurun on Google Earth.

Having been to Mongolia three time, I am qualified to say that if you want an adventure fly fishing holiday, this is for you

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Post AGM web update

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The AGM saw trophies awarded. Congratulations to recipients – photos in next Burley Line. Congratulations also to the new committee (familiar names and faces but with the addition of Paul Mc – welcome). Well done to the committee for their work in 2023/24.

Consequent to the AGM:

  • We have the 2024/25 program uploaded. More fly tying dates will be added in due course.
  • Everyone should be aware that club subscriptions are now due and that uou need to be financial to be covered by our insurance. All the details, and a form to update contact details, are here.
  • Our Natives Assessment Tool has been validated. There’s been no change needed.