
Christopher Bassano Guide Series
Christopher has fished extensively throughout the world in both fresh and salt water. A guide with over 20 years experience, he has a knack of finding fish for clients. He has guided in the north of Australia chasing species such as sailfish, black marlin, giant trevally, tuna, queenfish and barramundi. The fresh water of Tasmania, however, is his home and Christopher has fished practically every piece of water that Tasmania has to offer.
In 2006, Christopher was the ‘Coach’ of the Australian Fly Fishing Team at the World Fly Fishing Championships in Portugal. He recently won the Tasmanian Rivers Fly Fishing Championships (2010), is a Certified Casting Instructor with the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) and is currently the Vice President of the Trout Guides and Lodges Association of Tasmania (TGALT). He has written extensively for many fly fishing publications, both in Australia and internationally, and has been featured on the front cover of the Japanese “FlyFisher” magazine. Appearing on many fishing shows on both television and DVD’s, Christopher also presented and produced the highly acclaimed “Tasmanian Fly Fishing Techniques Volumes 1 and 2” – Tasmania’s best selling fly fishing DVDs.
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Christopher Bassano Black Woolly Worm#10
Christopher BassanoI 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 ...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano McGoo Fluoro Orange Bead 3mm #10
Christopher BassanoAs 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...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Shrek
Christopher BassanoShrek has arguably been the most successful Tasmanian streamer pattern over the last few years. It was developed/invented by top Aussie angler, Joe...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Bitch Variant #10
Christopher BassanoThe "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...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano McGoo Tungsten Copper Bead 3mm #10
Christopher BassanoThis fly originates from Ireland and was then further developed by Ballarat fly anglers, Vern Barby and, to a lesser extent, Craig Coltman. Althoug...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Humungous Flashy #10
Christopher BassanoThe 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...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Roy Tungsten Gold 3mm #10
Christopher BassanoTop Australian angler, Craig Carey developed this fly and we named it after one of his daughters. It is reliable, colourful and attractive! This is...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano McGoo Unweighted Olive Thread Head #10
Christopher BassanoThe olive thread head McGoo is another terrific damsel imitation that works very well in all of Australia's shallow impoundments. Whether it is far...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Magoo Unweighted with Orange UV Fluoro Thread Head #10
Christopher BassanoThis fly originates from Ireland and was then further developed by Ballarat fly anglers, Vern Barby and, to a lesser extent, Craig Coltman. Althoug...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Loop Wing Hopper Flexi Rib #10
Christopher BassanoThe 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...
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