{"title":"Mayfly Tackle","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-black-spinner-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Black Spinner (Barbless)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA must in every Tassie fly fisher's fly box.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Spinner must surely be the most popular dry fly for polaroiding on Tasmanian lakes. If not, it should be. The fly is fine and as the name suggests, black – two things that help the fly to get eaten in tough, bright conditions. Along with the “Spun”, I am not sure that I need another fly when polaroiding in Tasmania. This Black Spinner is designed to sit correctly every time it lands and is deliberately tied ‘sparse’ to remove unnecessary material. This gives the fly a much finer, more lifelike profile and less reason for the fish to refuse it.  It also means that the fly does not float as well as many dry flies as it does not have the capacity to hold floatant very well. It is specifically designed to float long enough to remain on the surface for enough time for the fish to cruise over and eat it. It is not designed for rough weather or blind fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaining drag free drifts on rivers will ensure that the fly remains dry and is eaten with gusto. Fish it along any high banks or when the winds are light and the natural spinners are coming out over the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fly can be seen being eaten throughout the ‘Polaroiding’ segments of the “\u003cem\u003eTasmanian Fly Fishing Techniques\u003c\/em\u003e” DVD’s. During the ‘Boat Polaroiding” segment, you will even see this fly eaten by a cruising fish after it has sunk. I do not suggest that this is a good way to fish the fly but certainly proves how effective it can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fly must be fished by itself on a long leader and not in a team. Aim at the fish and cast with a delicate presentation.  As is the case with the Orange Spinner, the Black Spinner should be used on any waterway that contains mayflies. There are far too many to mention. One of the beauties of this fly is that you do not have to see the natural black spinners in order to tie it on. All you have to do is see the fish and during the summer and autumn months, it is rarely refused. You can’t have too many of these in your box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAvailable in size 12 on a barbless hook.","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":37935012839606,"sku":"bassanoblackspinner-#12","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa969-black-spinner.jpg?v=1615963355"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-orange-spinner-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Orange Spinner (Barbless)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA must in every Tassie fly fisher's fly box for when trout lock in on orange mayfly spinners.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many orange spinner patterns available and this one is a variant shown to me by former Tasmanian fishing guide, Damian How. Originally it was used on the lowland rivers of northern Tasmania where the fish would eat it in preference to many other imitations.  Now, it is regularly tied on not only when fishing the rivers, but in all other lakes which contain orange spinners. These include Woods and Arthurs Lake, Lake Leak, Four Springs, Penstock, Bronte and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fly is designed to be fished when trout are eating spinners and as such, it is fished singly to sighted fish. The fly is designed to land the correct way every cast and closely represent the natural insect.  Fished in quiet backwaters on rivers or to jumping fish, this is the most effective orange spinner pattern I have ever used. These flies are under used by almost every Tasmanian angler and although the window of opportunity to use them may be small in comparison to many other flies in the range, when the fish are locked in on this colour of spinner, you must have it on the end of your long leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAvailable in size 12 on a barbless hook.","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":37935012970678,"sku":"bassanoorangespinner-#12","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa968-orange-spinner.jpg?v=1615963358"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-stick-caddis-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Stick Caddis (Barbless)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA must in every lake fly fisher's fly box.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fly was designed for sight fishing whether it be polaroiding or tailing fish. Almost every trout in Tasmania has a stick caddis in its stomach at all times. This fly sinks slowly which enables you to present the fly well ahead of a moving fish without spooking it. It was originally designed to be fished by itself on a leader of around twelve to fifteen feet. That is not to say it can’t be fished in a team of flies on the top dropper or in the middle. This fly works in every lake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOur View\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must in every lake fly fisher's fly box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#14","offer_id":37935013068982,"sku":"bassanostickcaddis-#14","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/christopher-bassano-stick-caddis.jpg?v=1615963361"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-black-wooly-worm-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Black Woolly Worm (BARBLESS)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his Wooly Worm fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI caught my first ever lake fish on this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e decades ago and it is as successful today as it was then. Used as a point fly in a team or on its own while wading and searching early in the season, it is deadly. It sinks at just the right rate and has enough movement to be fished with slow twitches and long pulls. Although this fly works best during overcast and windy weather, at any stage when casting along drop offs and edges of weed beds, it is my go to fly. From Little Pine to Bronte and across the Western Lakes, this inconspicuous fly is best kept simple. 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The colour combination of black and red has stood the test of time. It is another great fly when used on its own in smaller sizes when sight fishing. In a team, it can be fished anywhere on the leader and although it floats well when \"pulled\", it fishes best static. I am usually using this fly when I catch my first trout on the dry fly each season. It is just as effective when used on lakes and rivers although the smaller size is recommended for the rivers. 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Although originally intended as a damsel fly imitation, the fly works very well when none are present. The slim profile makes it very effective when fish are being selective yet it still has \"pulling power\", attracting fish from a long way off. The fly works well on a floating line when fished from the shore on its own but really comes into its own in a team of flies on sinking lines. I prefer to fish this fly slowly but it is equally effective pulled hard and 'hung'. I have caught fish with this fly on all three spots on the leader but favour the point for the weighted version and the top dropper for the unweighted fly. Used on a DI 7 it is effective but as good as it is, I prefer it in a scenario when fishing in five feet of water or less. Not surprisingly, this fly is on the leader somewhere for almost all Victorian anglers when fishing lake Wendoree and alike. In Tasmania, there is not a lake it won't work on. In bright weather or when fish are slightly spooky, one piece of flash can be cut out of either side of the tail to increase your catch rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":37935022276790,"sku":"bassanobeadheadmcgoo-#10","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/christopher-bassano-mcgoo-tungsten-copper-head-3mm.jpg?v=1615963549"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-mcgoo-orange-uv-head-trout-fly","title":"Bassano McGoo Orange UV Head Unweighted","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA deadly fly all year round on Tasmanian and Victorian stillwaters as both a damselfly or smelt imatation \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his McGoo fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e originates from Ireland and was then further developed by Ballarat fly anglers, Vern Barby and, to a lesser extent, Craig Coltman. Although originally intended as a damsel fly imitation, the fly works very well when none are present. The slim profile makes it very effective when fish are being selective yet it still has \"pulling power\", attracting fish from a long way off. The fly works well on a floating line when fished from the shore on its own but really comes into its own in a team of flies on sinking lines. I prefer to fish this fly slowly but it is equally effective pulled hard and 'hung'. I have caught fish with this fly on all three spots on the leader but favour the point for the weighted version and the top dropper for the unweighted fly. Used on a DI 7 it is effective but as good as it is, I prefer it in a scenario when fishing in five feet of water or less. Not surprisingly, this fly is on the leader somewhere for almost all Victorian anglers when fishing lake Wendoree and alike. In Tasmania, there is not a lake it won't work on. In bright weather or when fish are slightly spooky, one piece of flash can be cut out of either side of the tail to increase your catch rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":37935022342326,"sku":"bassanoorangeheadmacgoo-#10","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#12","offer_id":45182122066145,"sku":"SBASSANOMCG6878S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/christopher-bassano-mcgoo-un-weighted-with-orange-uv-fluoro-thread-head.jpg?v=1615963551"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-spun-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Spun (Barbless)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie giude Christopher Bassano on the Spun fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Spun” is as the name suggests, a half spinner, half dun. It was invented by my good friend and Tasmanian based fly fisherman, Cameron Spur. Cameron tied this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly \u003c\/a\u003ein the early nineties for polaroiding and fishing to fish that are inherently difficult to catch. He was successful. While filming “\u003cem\u003eTasmanian Fly Fishing Techniques Vol 1 and 2\u003c\/em\u003e”, this fly proved itself time and again. It is in the same mould as a black spinner but is much easier to see and floats better. The Spun is also suggestive of a spinner, a dun and an emerger. It covers so many bases. I do not fish this fly in a team as it is best fished singly to sighted or rising fish. Whether on lakes or rivers, this is a superb fly. I often snip the bottom half of the hackle off, flush with the end of the hook eye. This ensures that the fly will sit correctly 100% of the time and can also be used as a ‘spent’ pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fish in the western lakes is safe when using this fly. I never seem to have enough of these flies in my box and consequently, I save them for when we are fishing at large fish in clear water. This pattern is only ever used singly and never in a team. I put it on the end of a fine tippet (.12 - .14mm) and cast it at sighted fish. Never move this fly! Thank you Cameron!!! Barbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOur View\u003c\/h5\u003e\nThis fly is suggestive of many stages of mayfly and is a must have pattern for tough mayfly feeders.\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSize #14-16","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#14","offer_id":37935022604470,"sku":"bassanospun-#14","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa967-spun.jpg?v=1615963555"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-roy-gold-tungsten-bead-head-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Roy Fly","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ideal fly to fish in a team of wets.  Crush the lakes this season with an arsenal of these in your box!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary Tassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his Roy fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop Australian angler, Craig Carey developed this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e and we named it after one of his daughters. It is reliable, colourful and attractive! This is the sort of fly that the fish can turn on and off to from day to day. When they are on it, you may as well have three of them on as they will not eat anything else. Having said that, it is more of a middle or top dropper fly and works best with a steady \"pull, stop\" retrieve. Unlike the McGoo, this fly seems to work better, the deeper the water is. In clear water, it can spook the fish from time to time hence, if you don't catch anything on it within an hour or so, take it off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":37935031615670,"sku":"bassanoroy-#10","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/christopher-bassano-roy-tunsten-gold-3mm.jpg?v=1615963578"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-possum-hares-ear-nymph-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Possum\/Hares Ear Nymph (Barbless)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe bugginess in this nymph and it's slender profile make it deadly on mayfly feeders.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his Possum\/Hare's ear nymph...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a top dropper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e when fish are feeding on mayfly duns or nymphs. Wherever mayflies are present, this is a great fly. It sinks slowly and represents the lighter colored nymph very well. This fly should be fished in a team as per the Claret Nymph and at least nine feet from the end of your fly line as the top dropper. 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The palmered orange tag has as many differences as there are similarities. This pattern floats much better than the original red tag due to the palmer but remains very delicate. The palmer gives the fly obvious advantages but most importantly, it enables you to fish a very small fly in a fast current and still be able to see it, knowing that it is floating well. If you want to fish a small fly but have difficult seeing them, this is the fly for you. The orange tag replaces the normal red, giving the fly even more subtlety. The tying of this fly ensures that no matter how it lands, it looks the same to the fish. I.e. unlike other flies, it doesn't matter how it sits on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a polaroiding fly, and one that is best fished by itself. It is equally at home on lakes and rivers and is a fantastic searching fly, able to be fished blind and especially to difficult fish. Although you could do it, I don't recommend this fly as one to fish a nymph under. There is no particular lake or river in which this fly works best. It should be carried in various sizes and cast at any opportunistic fish. 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Much more robust than its \"CDC winged\" counterpart, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e is very imitative. One fly could last you for days and keep floating! There is almost never any need to put silicon on your fly after the initial floatant has been applied at the start of the day. When fish are rising to mayfly duns, it is extremely effective but on any occasion when fish are rising after the first mayfly hatch of the season, it will work well. Although moving the fly is not often recommended with such imitative flies, fish will still eat this pattern pulled on lakes in overcast weather. Always try it static first!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller sizes are extremely effective on the rivers and when fish are cruising in shallow water. The take is always confident and slow when this fly is eaten. Being a parachute fly, it sits beautifully on the water and once the hatch is over, it is also taken as a spent mayfly. As the body sits in and under the meniscus, the Parachute Possum Emerger will get eaten from the start to the end of the hatch without having to change from a low riding to high riding fly as the hatch reaches its' peak. Sometimes I wish I had an entire box of these flies in various sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI fish this fly on every lake in Tasmania which has mayflies but my favourites are Penstock, Little Pine, Arthurs, Four Springs, Bronte and the entire western lakes and nineteen lagoons region. When fished in a team, this is NOT a point fly and suits the middle or top dropper much better depending on what else you have in your team. Remember not to strike too soon! 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This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-outfits-euro-nymphing\"\u003enymph\u003c\/a\u003e is my number one on Little Pine, Arthurs, Woods and Penstock. It needs to be fished very slowly or even static on a long leader. A slow figure of 8 retrieve is deadly. For me, this is a top dropper or point fly depending on the depth of water. Cast at a rising fish and given a \"draw\" past the fish, it is deadly. Be careful not to break fish off on the take as they can hit it very hard. I only ever fish this fly on a floating, intermediate or intermediate tip fly line. Barbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eF\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":37935032336566,"sku":"bassanoclaretnymph-#12","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#14","offer_id":37935032369334,"sku":"bassanoclaretnymph-#14","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#16","offer_id":45963997937889,"sku":"SBASSANOCLA7906S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/christopher-bassano-un-weighted-claret-nymph.jpg?v=1615963594"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-black-tungsten-bead-claret-nymph-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Claret Nymph - Black","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a brilliant all-purpose nymph for clear water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his Claret Nymph...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black tungsten beaded claret nymph is a point \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e that I use in clear water or when the fish seem very fussy on bright days. It works very well using a slow figure of eight retrieve once left to sink to the desired depth (just above the weed!). It is also extremely effective fished static under a dry fly or indicator on Little Pine, Woods and Arthur's lakes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the black and copper headed nymphs work very well on the rivers in smaller sizes such as 14 and 16. Either under a dry fly or in a team of nymphs fished upstream, they are deadly. If things are quiet, use the copper bead but if the water is low and clear late season, the black bead provides the subtlety you often need. 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Also great for getting down to weedbeds on lakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his Claret Nymph...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe copper tungsten beaded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e works best when there is a little colour in the water. Fished deep and slowly over weed beds, this fly also catches plenty of fish on the \"hang\" at the boat as it is drawn up and stopped. In a team of drab flies, this is often just what is needed to induce a take. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the black and copper-headed nymphs work very well on the rivers in smaller sizes such as 14 and 16. Either under a dry fly or in a team of nymphs fished upstream, they are deadly. If things are quiet, use the copper bead but if the water is low and clear late season, the black bead provides the subtlety you often need. Barbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAvailable in sizes #12- #16.","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#16","offer_id":37935033221302,"sku":"bassanoctbclaretnymph-#16","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/christopher-bassano-claret-nymph-tungsten-bead-head-copper.jpg?v=1615963599"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-possum-emerger-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Possum Emerger (Barbless)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis fly is suggestive of many stages of mayfly and is a must-have pattern for tough mayfly feeders.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie guide Christopher Bassano on the Possum Emerger fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny Australian \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e fisherman should already know about the effectiveness of this fly. My guiding diary over the past twenty years clearly shows that this fly has caught many, many more fish than any other fly I have. It is clearly my number one fish catcher and many of my clients have caught their first ever trout on this fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was shown to me by the former owner of Rainbow Lodge, Neil Grose and I believe that it was invented by well-known Australian fly tier, Muz Wilson.  Its genius lies in its simplicity and effectiveness. I have seen a hundred different versions of this fly and they are no doubt all effective but it is one of those flies that should be kept simple. Possum fur floats extremely well when treated with floatant and this fly is 100% possum. It can be pulled hard on top of waves, fished static to cruising fish, be used singly or in a team and it will be equally effective. I have seen more than twenty fish caught and released on the exact same fly and still have it float perfectly. It is remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to remember that at times, the fly will be very hard to see. It is best fished on the point in a team and will therefore be a long way past the end of your fly line. Being small and dark, it does not stand out well. This is a positive attribute. It is subtle and as such, it is eaten with confidence. You DO NOT HAVE TO SEE THIS FLY when fishing it. Simply look around the area in which you think the fly will be and when you see a confident rise, STRIKE…. it will be your fly! If the fly does sink at any stage, just fish it back to you slowly and be prepared for a classic nymph take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny lake that has mayflies on it will be perfect for this fly. I have not used it on rivers but perhaps I should. Once a lake has seen mayflies hatching on it during the season, this fly can be fished blind even when nothing is rising or hatching. Foam lines and slicks are other places where this fly catches a lot of fish. Remember that when all else fails, try moving it across the surface. Barbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSize #12-14","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":37935083323574,"sku":"bassanopossumemerger-#12","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#14","offer_id":37935083356342,"sku":"bassanopossumemerger-#14","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa965-possum-emerger.jpg?v=1615963665"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-bitch-variant-bead-head-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Bitch Variant (BARBLESS)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a great fly fished with a fast retrieve early, and late in the season.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his Bitch Variant trout fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"Bitch Variant” is also called “Fiona” from time to time. I was introduced to this fly by another one of Australia’s top fly fishermen, Royce Baxter from Ballarat. Royce, I believe had been shown this fly by Canadian angler and world championship silver medalist, Donald Tom. The fly is quite brash and fishes as such. I mostly fish this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e on the top dropper although many anglers have more success with it elsewhere in the cast. The red and black color combination is a great fish catcher whether using dry flies or wets this fly is no different. Unlike ‘Shrek’ and ‘Humungous’, this is a fly that fish have a love\/hate relationship with. When they are eating it, they will not look at another fly. If I have this fly on the cast for half an hour and have not caught a fish on it, I will take it off because when they want it, they will eat it and pull the rod from your hands in the process. It is a flashy fly and I find it more suitable to colored water or overcast conditions. I could not count the number of times this fly has saved an unproductive days fishing by catching numerous fish when others are struggling. Again, if a less flashy fly is needed, simply cut some of the flash out of the tail. You will be taking this fly out of the back of a fish’s throat! 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It was developed\/invented by top Aussie angler, Joe Riley. Utilising the tried and proven colours of green, gold and red, this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e has caught fish in every waterway I have used it. Shrek has been very well thought out.  It has an uncanny knack of catching fish when all else fails and is readily picked out of the cast no matter which position it is fished in. For this reason, it really does not matter where it is placed on the cast. Such is its effectiveness that I have even heard of people using three of them at a time! Whether on the drop, the hang or the pull, this fly works. As is the case with all great flies, many people have tried to make it even better by changing the tying. This is the original and in my opinion, the best tying. If you want to fish it in brighter conditions or when fish are shying away from flashy flies, you can remove some of the flash in the tail. Early in the season it would be unusual not to catch 90% of your fish on this fly when fishing from a drifting boat in lakes such as Arthurs, Little Pine, Penstock, Bronte, Woods, etc.  Amazingly, Shrek works just as well after Christmas as it does beforehand. You can fish this fly with the utmost confidence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbless.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":37935085093046,"sku":"bassanoshrek-#10","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa961-shrek.jpg?v=1615963672"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-loop-wing-claret-hopper-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Loop Wing Claret Hopper (Barbless)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOn those tricky days when fish are rising once and then disappearing, this fly will pull them up.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie guide Christopher Bassano on the Loop Wing Claret Hopper fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loop wing claret hopper can be fished singly or in a team. It can genuinely fit anywhere in a cast of three \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003eflies\u003c\/a\u003e and works in sunny or overcast weather. This differs from the normal claret hopper in that it has a possum wing which is highly suggestive of a mayfly, emerging from the nymph. The possum fur also adds floatability to what is otherwise a poor floating fly. Again, this fly can be pulled across the surface and fits beautifully with other dries that have the same attribute. I have had tremendous fishing with this on Little Pine when other flies failed. It is very effective during mayfly hatches but I have had as much success using it without a mayfly in sight and on waters with very few mayfly.  On those tricky days when fish are rising once and then disappearing, this fly will pull them up. I carry dozens of these at all times. Barbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSize #10","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":37935085617334,"sku":"bassanoloopwingclaret-#10","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa966-loop-wing-claret-hopper.jpg?v=1615963676"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-carrot-fly-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Carrot Fly (Barbless)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a must have pattern for fishing loch style but works well fished on its own to. Very easy to see!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie guide Christopher Bassano on the Carrot fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the ‘Claret Carrot’, this fly was introduced to Australia by Englishman, John Horsey. This is the original pattern. It is very, very easy to see on the water and is eaten extremely well over the summer months. If you have trouble seeing your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003eflies\u003c\/a\u003e, this is a good one for you. Orange continues to be a very productive colour in Australia and the extreme brightness of this fly is more than likely the reason why it is eaten so well. As with many flies, when the trout seem locked in on this fly, they seem to ignore all others to get to it. Pulling this fly across the surface in overcast and windy conditions is a productive way of waking fish up. Being carrot shaped, the fly pushes water well and the seals fur body aids floatability.  A generous amount of floatant applied at the start of the day is usually all that is needed no matter how many fish you catch on it. The fly works well in almost all of the popular Tasmanian waterways but interestingly, it is also very good on many of the western lakes in rough weather. The fact that this fly was designed for Rainbow Trout in the northern hemisphere and is equally at home catching wild Browns in Australia, means it is worth trying where ever you are. 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Barbless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTied on a size 12 hook.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":45180841492705,"sku":"PCHRISTOPHE1642S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#14","offer_id":45181952721121,"sku":"SBASSANOFUR6877S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/files\/coa989.jpg?v=1708300404"},{"product_id":"bassano-parachute-orange-spinner","title":"Bassano Parachute Orange Spinner","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA staple mayfly pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBassano on the Para Orange Spinner:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI don't think that this fly needs an introduction to people who fish in Tasmania and any mayfly water on the mainland. It is quite simply the single dry fly that you cannot be without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the standard black spinner, this fly is much easier to see and floats for longer. It sits the right way every cast and gives you confidence when you see it on the water. It is no wonder really because the fish eat it with such confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an exceptional polaroiding fly but it is equally as good as a searching pattern close to banks and around weed or down bubble lines in rivers. The rivers of Tasmania and the mainland are made for this fly. It is a large fly and that's how the trout like them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you see mayflies on the water, this is a go to pattern and when the fish are jumping to eat them, it is even better. Barbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":43783306936545,"sku":"PBASSANOPAR3481S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa985.jpg?v=1678162653"},{"product_id":"bassano-shaving-brush-claret","title":"Bassano Shaving Brush - Claret","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shaving brush is a favourite of many anglers across Australia. It represents an emerging mayfly, is easy to see, holds up nymphs in larger sizes and is at home as a point fly as well as any other slot on your leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fly is a wonderful polaroiding fly when fish are eating emergers. It sits beautifully in the water with the post sticking up and is a rare breed of fly that is easy to see yet quite subtle in its appearance. Make sure that you have different sized Shaving Brushes as the only reason a selective trout may not eat it, is because the size is wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn some light conditions and on certain days, trout will prefer the lighter or darker version of this fly. It may even be mayfly species dependent, but having a leader set up with one of each colour is a good way to search for your first trout of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly in the season, the fish seem quite keen on the lighter version and as the season progresses, their preference often switches but this is very much a generalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shallow, silty bottom of Tasmania's western lakes abound with light coloured nymphs and the Hares Ear version is my favourite here while the weedy water of Four Springs and such lakes across Australia, lend themselves to the claret version. On many occasions, it is hard to choose between them and that's why I carry and use both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Shaving Brush is equally at home on rivers and lakes and indeed some of my good friends use it as their number one fly when fishing the rivers of New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake sure that you don't put floatant on the body of the fly, only the wing. Barbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12, 14\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":44090749386977,"sku":"SBASSANOSHA4924S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#14","offer_id":44090749419745,"sku":"SBASSANOSHA4925S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/files\/coa983.jpg?v=1696460530"},{"product_id":"bassano-shaving-brush-hares-ear-possum","title":"Bassano Shaving Brush - Hare's Ear\/Possum","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shaving brush is a favourite of many anglers across Australia. It represents an emerging mayfly, is easy to see, holds up nymphs in larger sizes and is at home as a point fly as well as any other slot on your leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fly is a wonderful polaroiding fly when fish are eating emergers. It sits beautifully in the water with the post sticking up and is a rare breed of fly that is easy to see yet quite subtle in its appearance. Make sure that you have different sized Shaving Brushes as the only reason a selective trout may not eat it, is because the size is wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn some light conditions and on certain days, trout will prefer the lighter or darker version of this fly. It may even be mayfly species dependent, but having a leader set up with one of each colour is a good way to search for your first trout of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly in the season, the fish seem quite keen on the lighter version and as the season progresses, their preference often switches but this is very much a generalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shallow, silty bottom of Tasmania's western lakes abound with light coloured nymphs and the Hares Ear version is my favourite here while the weedy water of Four Springs and such lakes across Australia, lend themselves to the claret version. On many occasions, it is hard to choose between them and that's why I carry and use both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Shaving Brush is equally at home on rivers and lakes and indeed some of my good friends use it as their number one fly when fishing the rivers of New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake sure that you don't put floatant on the body of the fly, only the wing. Barbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12, 14\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":44090755776737,"sku":"SBASSANOSHA4926S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#14","offer_id":44090755809505,"sku":"SBASSANOSHA4927S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/files\/coa984.jpg?v=1696460695"},{"product_id":"bassano-possum-emerger-claret","title":"Bassano Possum Emerger - Claret","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fly is suggestive of many stages of mayfly and is a must-have pattern for tough mayfly feeders.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTassie guide Christopher Bassano on the Possum Emerger fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny Australian\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e fisherman should already know about the effectiveness of this fly. My guiding diary over the past twenty years clearly shows that this fly has caught many, many more fish than any other fly I have. It is clearly my number one fish catcher and many of my clients have caught their first ever trout on this fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was shown to me by the former owner of Rainbow Lodge, Neil Grose and I believe that it was invented by well-known Australian fly tier, Muz Wilson.  Its genius lies in its simplicity and effectiveness. I have seen a hundred different versions of this fly and they are no doubt all effective but it is one of those flies that should be kept simple. Possum fur floats extremely well when treated with floatant and this fly is 100% possum. It can be pulled hard on top of waves, fished static to cruising fish, be used singly or in a team and it will be equally effective. I have seen more than twenty fish caught and released on the exact same fly and still have it float perfectly. It is remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is important to remember that at times, the fly will be very hard to see. It is best fished on the point in a team and will therefore be a long way past the end of your fly line. Being small and dark, it does not stand out well. This is a positive attribute. It is subtle and as such, it is eaten with confidence. You DO NOT HAVE TO SEE THIS FLY when fishing it. Simply look around the area in which you think the fly will be and when you see a confident rise, STRIKE…. it will be your fly! If the fly does sink at any stage, just fish it back to you slowly and be prepared for a classic nymph take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny lake that has mayflies on it will be perfect for this fly. I have not used it on rivers but perhaps I should. Once a lake has seen mayflies hatching on it during the season, this fly can be fished blind even when nothing is rising or hatching. 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