New book on Tasmanian high country hut builders and pioneers
Written by Simon Cubit and Nic Haygarth, Mountain Men is a collection of biographies of ten 'mountain men' who lived or worked in the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair high country from the 1870s to the 1990s. These men are Dan Griffin, William Aylett, Gustav Weindorfer (Cradle Mountain), Paddy Hartnett, Bert Nichols, Ron Smith, Lionel Connell, Dick Reed, Ray Miles and Basil Steers. Chances are that if you've fished the Mersey Valley, Chudleigh Lakes, walked the Overland Track or Walls...
Only eight days to go till the new Tasmanian fly fishing season
With only eight days to go till the new season, we are already planning for our opening weekend. Customers often ask where we'll be heading. For me, it will be one of a few favourite granite creeks, which will be flowing clear, and where sight-fishing with nymphs will be the go. Some of these creeks are headwater feeders of the South Esk, North Esk, Forester, Ringarooma and St Patricks rivers. Other creeks are so secret that we don't even name the location...
C and F Designs Fly Boxes and Accessories now available
We are stoked to have received our fist shipment of Japanese C and F DESIGN fly boxes. This is the company that invented the slit-foam fly boxes, with a range that now includes an array of saltwater boxes, waterproof boxes, and my favourite ultralight boxes (full sized boxes from 100 grams!). C and F have also begun producing some awesome chest-pack style systems, along with some great accessories from clippers through to double-zingers, net releases and magnetic fly keepers. These will...
Damnation – showing this July in Launceston, courtesy of RiverFly 1864 and Patagonia
Simone and Daniel Hackett from RiverFly 1864 are stoked to be bringing Damnation to Launceston, courtesy of Patagonia Australia. Where: Saint John Craft Beer, in the Barrel Room, St John Street Launceston When: Wednesday 17th July, 7pm Cost:$5 cash at the door, all monies raised above $200 will be donated to a local environmental charity. Give aways from Patagonia and RiverFly 1864 on the night. With a history steeped in dam building and hydro-power, I couldn't think of a better place to...
New Sage for 2016 – Available at RiverFly 1864 from August 2015
New Sage for 2016 – Available at RiverFly 1864 from August 2015 Sage MOD – Best New Fly Rod EFFTEX 2015 I’m predicting that this taper will be the new go-to river rod for Australian anglers, and lovers of the classic SLT range. A high-performance moderate action rod, somewhere between the fast action ONE and the deep-loading CIRCA, this should be a cracking taper for hatch-driven fly fishing where a bit of extra power is needed from time to time. The MOD...
Why you don’t need another fast-action fly rod
FlyFest 2015, and why you don’t need another fast actioned fly rod… Our annual community fly fishing event is called FlyFest, and the weekend of events just wrapped again for another season. Put simply, FlyFest is a community event that our flyshop runs each year, to promote fly fishing through international guests, as a way of inspiring and saying thanks to our local customers. For an island that sits under ‘Down Under’, our Tasmanian fishing community is one of the most...
FlyLife Magazine Winter 2015 – out now
FlyLife Magazine #80 has just arrived in store, celebrating its 20th anniversary! Well done to Rob and Libby Sloane, and the rest of the FlyLife Magazine team who have maintained the highest standard of any fly fishing magazine, globally, for two decades. Both Simone and I have been really lucky to write for the mag, and can vouch for the huge amount of work that goes into each individual article behind the scenes. Issue #80 includes: Polaroiding Rivers tips and tricks,...
Sage 6000 series reels and Response rods on special
The Sage 6000 fly reel is one of the best saltwater reels on the market, with an impervious fully sealed drag, large arbor and hard-anodized finish, which combine to create a perfect reel for everything salt from bones through to giant trevally. And what's even better, is that we have them on special whilst stock lasts, at 30% off rrp. http://flyshop1864.com.au/shop/sales-runouts-and-clearance-items/sage-6000-series-fly-reels/ 6000 Stealth Keen on a new trout rod? We also have one Sage Response six...
Fly fishing the Tasmania rivers
A great shot by RiverFly guide Peter Broomhall from the season just past. One of a dozen or more landed for the day, all on the dry. Rafting is one of our favourite ways to fly fishing the larger Tasmanian rivers!
New gear from Patagonia, Scott, Epic, Lamson and Kean Kanteen
New gear from Patagonia, Scott, Epic, Lamson and Kean Kanteen Since moving to our new larger location at 29 The Kingsway, Launceston, we’ve been very busy sourcing an even larger range of cool gear. New in stock from Patagonia is our favourite insulation layer, the breathable, stretchable, water-resitant Nano-Air. An awesome replacement for bulky fleece jackets, the Nano-Air is perfect for anybody that fishes, hikes or boats the high country. Looking for a bombproof jacket, built to last a lifetime?...
Overland Jack project
Overland Jack At RiverFly1864 we believe that it's important to do our bit for environmental and social causes. It’s one of the ways that we can give back to our customers, local community and the environment that play host to our business. One of our major projects this season has been supporting a cool young fella, 'Jack', and his family, in achieving their Overland Jack fundraiser goals (see below). (more…)
Fly fishing Tasmania – great autumn conditions
Another great autumn weekend on the Tasmanian rivers. RiverFly guide Peter Broomhall fished with Bec yesterday, who landed her first ever trout on the fly. Ripper work! Sippers are still steady, and un-weighted nymphs are fooling the harder fish. The St Pats, Mersey, Meander and South Esk are the best locals down low, whilst afternoon jassids had fish surface-feeding in the Nineteen Lagoons late last week. Couldn't ask for better autumn fishing.
Fly Fest 2015 with Carl McNeil and April Vokey
FlyFest 2015 - May 8th and 9th. For the second year running, Daniel and Simone Hackett of RiverFly 1864 will be hosting FlyFest. This year’s weekend, again based out of Launceston, includes the IF4 International Fly Fishing Film festival, hosted by April Vokey, along with a fibreglass rod building day with Epic Fly Rod designer and Master Casting Instructor Carl McNeil. A free casting session will be held at Josef Chromy Winery where the general public can come and...
FlyFest 2015 – film night, casting day and rod building workshop
FlyFest 2015 - May 8th and 9th. For the second year running, Daniel and Simone Hackett of RiverFly 1864 will be hosting FlyFest. This year’s weekend, again based out of Launceston, includes the IF4 International Fly Fishing Film festival, hosted by April Vokey, along with a fibreglass rodbuilding day with Epic Fly Rod designer and Master Casting Instructor Carl McNeil. (more…)
Fly Fest May 2015
Come and join us at Fly Fest 2015 - RiverFly 1864' annual community fly fishing event We are excited to include the following events on May 8th and 9th: For the first time ever, the IF4 fly fishing film fest , presented by April Vokey- FlyGal Ventures will be showing in Launceston. When: Friday evening, May 8th. Where: Village Cinemas Launceston. Pre-film party at the RiverFly 1864 with Daniel, Simone and April, 100mts around the corner from the cinema at 29 The Kingsway. More...