Greetings Fellow Fly Flickers
Well it’s twelve months since the last One Fly when I observed a small boy catch his first fish and the look of pleasure on his face. Well this year at the Peter Wilson lake I had the pleasure of holding onto a fly rod as my five year old grandson stripped, hooked and reeled in….
Greetings Fellow Fly Flickers
Well, spring has sprung the grass is riz I wonder where the trouty is? Fear not fellow fly fishers your committee have it under control and we will be putting fish into a special location ….
Greetings fellow fly flickers.
The start of a new Club year and your new committee looks forward to working out a program of interesting trips and speakers for 2015.
The reports from the Howqua and other streams - our usual fishing haunts don’t appear to be promising. We’ll……….
Greetings fellow fly flickers.
Easy to see why we hibernate at this time of the year - might have to find a second pair of thermals for the winter chase of the salmon when Terry sends out the word that they have settled in one area of the peninsula. Then we can our winter saltwater skills.
Not too many sleeps to the Annual Dinner……….
Greetings fellow fly flickers.
Winter is upon us and the streams are closed for spawning and stream recovery. Time to think of next season and new flies – so watch this space for new dates for fly tying sessions.
A big thanks to the guys who turned at Two Bays to help Graeme Hay…….
Hi fellow fly flickers.
Just back home after a pleasant Sunday morning with Peter Wilson who ran a very informative morning of casting instruction at Mt Eliza Regional Park. Boy he makes it look easy!
All those in attendance……
Forty members were present at Frankston International for the 16th Annual Dinner of MPFF Inc.
In the traditions of the Cub a huge array of prizes were displayed and ticket sales were brisk for the monster raffle.
President Russ welcomed our guests including Gavin Hurley and his wife and all present enjoyed a delightful buffet meal and good company.
President Russ presents Life Membership to David Johnson.
The John McKay Memorial Award 2014 Club Member of the Year was presented to Ian Herron. Ian took on the office of Secretary at the last AGM and has ensured all members are kept up to date via email, website and monthly newsletters.
Undoubtedly the highlight of the night was the granting on the Club’s first Life Membership to David Johnston. David is a foundation member who served as President for 5 years and has been a committee member for almost all of the past sixteen years. Well deserved recognition of all the outstanding service given to the Club. Congratulations Dave!
Greetings fellow fly flickers.
School holidays, Easter, Anzac Day, footy, picking grapes -Â well for me anyway -Â and trying to get in a little fly fishing. It must be autumn! Well at least day and night has been returned to its proper time!
The Annual Dinner is fast approaching……….
Greetings fellow fly flickers.
Just back from a Club Trip and one question asked was – “ÂHow come we don’t get more members to Club outings?” Your committee is trying to meet all of your needs in fly fishing if it is possible.
So Ian will be …….
The weather was great as five intrepid MPFF’rs headed up to the Eildon Pondage all arriving about midday on Friday 14th. There was much cursing as our group of campers tried to drive pegs into soil the consistency of dried concrete. After setting up camp everyone headed off in all directions to find some fishy water. What a”bummer” – the pondage at its peak and the Goulburn running a banker – never been seen that high before, by any of the team! We made a few attempts to fish the pondage and then retired to camp to formulate a battle plan for Saturday accompanied by a cold beverage.
Eildon pondage close to full. March 2014.
Saturday dawned another beautiful day and it was off to Big River. Sam, Terry, Frank and Pete were first to arrive - Steve and Russ “tail end charlies” so they moved on down river and the battle began. Terry caught 3 on the Taponga, Steve caught 3 on Big River whilst Russ caught one and dropped one - all before lunch. After lunch not a fish was sighted anywhere!
Peter casting at Eildon Pondage.
Saturday night “huey” turned on a thunder and lightning show to be believed and to finish it off torrents of rain and a huge water run-off through the campsite. As luck would have it our small group had gathered in the camp kitchen undercover with ample provisions to wait out the flood.
Sunday saw most rivers on the rise and dirty water was abundant. Steve and Russ fished the Steavenson after looking at a number of spots on the return homeââ¬âbut in the end coffee and a pie at Marysville seemed the best option.
Eildon – The Good, The Bad & The Elderly…
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Greetings Fellow Fly Flickers The winter seems to be on the wane, days are getting longer and thoughts are turning to the start of another season of stream and river fishing. Iâm sure you have all been having casting practice and tying that secret fly that will knock them dead on the opening weekend. Donât […]
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