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Effective Flies - Doobry Variant

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Effective Flies - Doobry Variant

Craig Coltman - 07 Feb, 2026

A proven loch-style wet fly, the Doobry Variant is a consistent middle-dropper performer.

The Sandworm Solution

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The Sandworm Solution

Philip Weigall - 02 Feb, 2026

How a simple sandworm fly unlocked exceptional estuary bream fishing, with lessons

Going old and soft

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Going old and soft

John Douglas - 10 Dec, 2025

Discover how centuries-old soft hackles and Tenkara-style flies still outfish modern

Effective Flies – The Pin-head Fry

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Effective Flies – The Pin-head Fry

Craig Coltman - 30 Oct, 2025

Learn how the Pin-head Fry fly imitates tiny redfin and roach fry, helping you tempt

Effective Flies - The Zebra Buzzer

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Effective Flies - The Zebra Buzzer

Craig Coltman - 19 Aug, 2025

Learn how to tie and fish the Zebra Buzzer, a proven black midge pupa pattern for

Getting Started in Fly Tying

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Getting Started in Fly Tying

12 May, 2025

Learn how to get started with fly tying with our beginner’s guide. Discover essential

Effective Flies - Claret Carrot

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Effective Flies - Claret Carrot

Craig Coltman - 10 Apr, 2025

The Claret Carrot is one of the simplest and most versatile dry flies available to

Aquatic moths

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Aquatic moths

Steve Dunn - 27 Mar, 2025

Steve investigates a little-known insect that's probably more important to trout

Confessions of an Imitator

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Confessions of an Imitator

Nick Taransky - 11 Jan, 2025

Is fly imitation crucial? Nick explores imitative vs. impressionistic vs. attractor

Effective Flies - Polar Fibre Minnow

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Effective Flies - Polar Fibre Minnow

Craig Coltman - 11 Jan, 2025

Craig describes a bream fly that fits with their feeding behaviour.

Grasshopper Glory: Rediscovering Classic Hopper Fishing

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Grasshopper Glory: Rediscovering Classic Hopper Fishing

Jim Allen - 15 Dec, 2024

Jim revisits the summer highlight of grasshopper fishing.

Effective Flies - Red Buzzer

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Effective Flies - Red Buzzer

Craig Coltman - 17 Oct, 2024

Midge or 'buzzers' can be one of the most important trout water insects, writes Craig,

Effective Flies - The Roy

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Effective Flies - The Roy

Craig Coltman - 19 Jul, 2024

To complement his article on pulling wet flies, Craig offers one of his favourite

JIM

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JIM

Jim Allen - 01 May, 2024

Jim reflects on the classic New Zealand flies, such as the Taihape Tickler and Mrs

Effective Flies – the Nimbus 2000

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Effective Flies – the Nimbus 2000

Craig Coltman - 31 Mar, 2024

Craig shares his experience with the Nimbus 2000 fly pattern, a successful choice

Don’t Overdress

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Don’t Overdress

The Flyfisher - 17 Mar, 2024

The power of sparse flies in fly fishing, with insights and examples on tying effective,

Effective Flies - the Ringo

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Effective Flies - the Ringo

Craig Coltman - 05 Jan, 2024

Craig shares a simple yet versatile beetle fly pattern—the Ringo—that effectively

Jim

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Jim

Jim Allen - 28 Dec, 2023

Jim discusses the history and significance of Wigram’s Shannon Moth and various caddis

Effective Flies - Gary’s Cruncher

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Effective Flies - Gary’s Cruncher

Craig Coltman - 14 Oct, 2023

A proven all-round lake nymph, Gary’s Cruncher is a simple yet deadly fly that excels

A Fly for all Seasons - Part 1

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A Fly for all Seasons - Part 1

Steve Dunn - 02 Oct, 2023

Steve shares the development and success of his versatile Black & Gold Jig Bugger,

Jim

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Jim

Jim Allen - 02 Oct, 2023

Jim explores the fascination with trout flies, reflecting on patterns, personal habits,

Effective Flies – Hi-vis Black spinner

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Effective Flies – Hi-vis Black spinner

Craig Coltman - 14 Jul, 2023

A Hi-vis Black Spinner is Craig’s go-to fly for Tasmania’s Western Lakes in summer,

Effective Flies - Clarence Damsel Nymph

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Effective Flies - Clarence Damsel Nymph

Craig Coltman - 24 Apr, 2023

Craig shares a personal guiding story and tying instructions for the Clarence Damsel

Tested - Fulling Mill Bucktail

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Tested - Fulling Mill Bucktail

The Flyfisher - 12 Apr, 2023

A review of a new bucktail brand reveals it performs well for tying large flies like

Effective Flies - The Diawl Bach

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Effective Flies - The Diawl Bach

Craig Coltman - 29 Dec, 2022

The Diawl Bach is a simple yet effective fly, proven to catch fish in stillwater,

Effective Flies – The Pineapple Express

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Effective Flies – The Pineapple Express

Craig Coltman - 24 Oct, 2022

Craig's Pineapple Express nymph is a standout fly for fast water and coloured conditions,

EFFECTIVE FLIES - Scintilla Stick Caddis and Dirty Caddis

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EFFECTIVE FLIES - Scintilla Stick Caddis and Dirty Caddis

Craig Coltman - 12 Jul, 2022

Craig shares two simple but highly effective stick caddis fly patterns for versatile

Why Tie Flies?

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Why Tie Flies?

The Flyfisher - 23 May, 2022

Exploring the joys and challenges of fly-tying, from aesthetics and skill mastery

Effective Flies – Viva Magoo

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Effective Flies – Viva Magoo

Craig Coltman - 20 Apr, 2022

Craig adapts the classic Magoo fly with Viva colours to create an effective autumn

Effective Flies – the Hi-vis Dun

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Effective Flies – the Hi-vis Dun

Craig Coltman - 13 Jan, 2022

When fishing a dun hatch, you can't beat the confidence of being able to clearly