Monthly Archives: May 2026

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Lake midge: a small insect with a big impact

Kiel Jones - 05 May, 2026

Learn how to identify and fish midge hatches on lakes, from bloodworms to buzzers

LOCAL REPORTS

Snowy Lakes late autumn report

Steve Dunn - 10 May, 2026

Winter trout tactics for Snowy Lakes, spawning run etiquette, lake levels and fly

REVIEWS

BOOK REVIEW – THE MORTON SMUGGLER

Jim Allen - 14 May, 2026

A review of The Morton Smuggler, a compelling flyfishing novel spanning Scotland,

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Sight fishing winter lakes

Philip Weigall - 17 May, 2026

Discover winter trout sight fishing tactics, smelter strategies, polaroiding tips

PREMIUM ARTICLES PEOPLE

Jim - Tasmanian Diaries

Jim Allen - 23 May, 2026

Jim Allen reflects on 45 years of Tasmanian trout fishing diaries, changing fisheries,

FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Effective Flies - Fuzzle Bugger

Craig Coltman - 27 May, 2026

With the arrival of the cooler months, the trout will be turning their attention

Pike, sea trout and a bit of jam