Christopher Bassano Guide Series

I caught my first ever lake fish on this fly decades ago and it is as successful today as it was then. Used as a point fly in a team or on its own ...

As for the McGoo but used more in dirty or milky water and when rainbows are common. This fly is often a first choice for me at the start and end o...

Shrek has arguably been the most successful Tasmanian streamer pattern over the last few years. It was developed/invented by top Aussie angler, Joe...

The "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 B...

This fly originates from Ireland and was then further developed by Ballarat fly anglers, Vern Barby and, to a lesser extent, Craig Coltman. Althoug...

The Humongous has been an excellent fly for many years but as usual, we are always looking at ways to tie a fly that is just as effective as the or...

Top Australian angler, Craig Carey developed this fly and we named it after one of his daughters. It is reliable, colourful and attractive! This is...

The olive thread head McGoo is another terrific damsel imitation that works very well in all of Australia's shallow impoundments. Whether it is far...

This fly originates from Ireland and was then further developed by Ballarat fly anglers, Vern Barby and, to a lesser extent, Craig Coltman. Althoug...

The loop wing claret hopper can be fished singly or in a team. It can genuinely fit anywhere in a cast of three flies and works in sunny or overcas...