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Fly fishing Tasmania – it’s autumn mayfly time
As this week’s rain breaks one of the driest and hottest March spells on record, we are looking forward to the onset of some great mayfly fishing. In between rainstorms last week we experienced our first solid baetid hatch of the season. Size #18 slate-grey duns trickled out of the riffles, and lined up in…
Read MoreHopper feeder – fly fishing Tasmania’s midlands rivers
There are some great hopper feeders to be had on Tasmania’s meadow streams currently, providing you’ve got stable weather. This was just one of six wild browns for the day, all on the Mini-WMD Hopper. Head for the South Esk, Lower Macquarie, Brumbys or Meander.
Read MoreFlyShop 1864 first birthday sale – up to 30% off stock, including Patagonia
FlyShop 1864 is having our first ever sale, to celebrate our first birthday. Drop in to the shop, or visit online for a great discount. It’s our way of saying thanks for your business during our first year! Of special interest to most is our 30% off offers on a large range of selected Patagonia gear.…
Read MoreFlyShop 1864 Hatch Chart – Feb 16, 2013
Here’s the latest Hatch Chart from FlyShop 1864:
Read MoreFat Macquarie River brown trout
A fat 1.5lber from the Lower Mac. The fishing has been hard on the Lower Mac, with few fish showing, but the quality of the fish has made up for it. We are expecting the hoppers to come on quite well in the next week, after the current hot and dry spell. The Meander already…
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