Last minute vacancies – river trip, and Western Lakes hut trip
Due to an illness, we've had a last minute vacancy for river dates from the 2-5 November. If you would like to book any of these prime river dates (the mayfly are out!), then please E-mail us. Also available are spots on a trip to our Wilderness Huts on November 23-25 https://riverfly.com.au/western-lakes-tasmania-huts/ . We'll be sight-fishing the Western Lakes for three days, so if this sounds good, once again send us an Email. Thanks, Dan and Simone.
September fly tying pattern winners & October guidelines
The theme for our September fly tying competition was baitfish, with Scott's ' B.R. Minnows' whitebait pattern taking out top gong. It is a very functional fly, perfect for fishing subsurface with little or no retrieve. The body was innovative, blending EP Fibres and Orvis Ice dub, which was then stacked, packed and trimmed to form the great baitfish profile. Well done Scott, and also to Nik B. with his second place BMS style patterns. October Entries: The theme for this month is river mayflies! Send us...
This weeks Tasmanian fly fishing hatch chart
Frogs and mayfly!
Fly Fishing Tasmania Hatch Chart – October 7, 2012
Meander river mayfly feeder Here's what's hot for the week ahead. Thursday Showday (Launceston) marks the traditional start to the mayfly season, and the South Esk and Upper Macquarie look like they'll be perfect. Stonefly have already made an appearance on these stream. Higher up on the Central Plateau, and the frog-feeders have started. Look for fish laying parallel to undercut banks, waiting to ambush unsuspecting Woolly Buggers and Fur Flies!
Patagonia Fly Fishing Gear now available at FlyShop1864
It's showday this Thursday, the traditional start to the mayfly season in Tasmania. The rivers are clear, and running at perfect levels. With this in mind we've been busily unpacking the first ever shipment of Patagonia waders and fly fishing gear to hit Australian shores, at our sister business FlyShop 1864. Check out the range here http://flyshop1864.com.au/shop/patagonia-fly-fishing-and-outdoor-gear/, which includes the best waders and wading boots on the market, as well as alpine vest and shells for fishing the Australian high-country. Whilst you're there, checkout...
Patagonia Fly Fishing Gear now in stock!
The first ever shipment of Patagonia fly fishing gear to arrive in Australia is now at FlyShop 1864! From the best waders in the world (Patagonia Rio Gallegos), through to chest packs, sling packs, wading boots, thermals and fleece, and bullet proof jackets, Patagonia and FlyShop 1864 offer the finest in fly fishing waders and apparel available. Check it out instore or online for more details.
Fly Fishing Tasmania Hatch Chart – September 22, 2012
This week's installment of our weekly Hatch Chart! Tailers in the highlands, and sea runners in the Derwent are the highlights for the past week... Happy fishing, Daniel and Simone Hatch Chart 22 September 2012
Fly Fishing Tasmania Hatch Chart – September 14, 2012
Welcome to this weeks Hatch Chart! We're expecting the first mayfly hatches of the season later this week, and the first sea-runners! Happy fishing, Daniel and Simone Hackett, RiverFly Tasmania.
Fly Fishing Tasmania Hatch Chart – 7 September 2012
Here it is, your weekly installment of the FlyShop 1864 hatch chart! Have fun, and fish the hatches! Daniel and Simone Hackett, RiverFly Tasmania & FlyShop 1864 Hatch Chart 7 September, 2012
Fly Fishing Tasmania Hatch Chart – 31 August, 2012
Here it is, your weekly instalment of the FlyShop 1864 hatch chart! Have fun, and fish the hatches! Daniel and Simone, RiverFly Tasmania.
August fly tying competition winner & September competition details
The theme for the August fly tying competition was caddis, and I expected to see a lot of Stick Caddis and pupae-style nymphs among the entries. Whilst the stick patterns were popular, the winner was actually an innovative caddis emerger pattern from Harry, a local Launceston teenager. Well done Harry, your $50 voucher is waiting for you at FlyShop 1864! Harry's emerger features a great soft-hackle style collar, and a rusty-red body segmented with a palmered hackle of ostrich herl. I think it would...
Fly Fishing Tasmania – The Friday Hatch Chart
Anyone who has been to our shop FlyShop 1864 would know that we love a good hatch chart! So after some prompting from friends and customers, we'll now be posting the Hatch Chart online, each Friday. Have fun, and fish the hatches!
Additional fly tyers wanted @ FlyShop 1864
Are you a keen fly tyer? We are currently expanding our range of Tasmanian and Australian trout flies at FlyShop 1864, and are seeking more local fly tyers to supply us with awesome Tasmanian patterns! We are the only flyshop in Australia that exclusively sells Australian tied flies, which are tied in-store (by Dan), and by other local fly fishers and guides. By doing this we support the local economy, and actively encourage fly pattern development aimed at Tasmanian and Australian fly fishing conditions. If you are keen...
FlyShop 1864 Fly Tying Classes for 2013
We are pleased to announce that we are again offering our fly tying classes from April 2013. Come in and learn to tie for the first time, or develop your skills during our intermediate classes, and tie some of our favourite patterns. Stay tuned for dates, or register your interest with Simone, in-store. Thanks, Dan and Simone.
IFS Angler Access Brochures now available online
For those planning a fly fishing trip in Tasmania, we've just added the Inland Fisheries Service Angler Access Brochures to our online shop. Combined with our free online fishing maps, there are lots of great fly fishing destinations to head to. Pop into the fly shop before-hand, check out our hatch chart, and get first hand advice on fly selection and where's fishing best. Thanks, Daniel and Simone.