
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.
Christopher Bassano Blind Caddis #12
Christopher BassanoThis caddis pattern is most effective in water deeper than one meter. It sinks faster than the Polaroiding Caddis and is a great edition to a team ...
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...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Index Fly # 6
Christopher BassanoThe Index Fly is an unweighted damsel imitation. Damsel flies are prevalent in all of our Australian lakes, farm dams and rivers. I was shown this ...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Claret Carrot #12
Christopher BassanoAs with the ‘Carrot’, this fly was introduced to Australia by Englishman, John Horsey. The original pattern was orange in colour but all other colo...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Claret Nymph BTB
Christopher BassanoThe black tungsten beaded claret nymph is a point fly that I use in clear water or when the fish seem very fussy on bright days. It works very well...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Claret Nymph CTB
Christopher BassanoThe copper tungsten beaded fly works best when there is a little colour in the water. Fished deep and slowly over weed beds, this fly also catches ...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Carrot Fly #12
Christopher BassanoThis 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 eat...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Unweighted Claret Nymph
Christopher Bassano"Claret has been my favourite colour for decades when mayflies are around. This nymph is my number one on Little Pine, Arthurs, Woods and Penstock....
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Loop Wing Claret Hopper Mylar Rib #12
Christopher BassanoThe loop wing Claret Hopper with a Mylar rib is a fly Christopher Bassano use's when he want's an attractor style fly that still has imitative prop...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Orange Parachute Spinner #12
Christopher BassanoPart of the Christopher Bassano Custom Selection. See Christoper's description below... I am not sure why this fly is not more popular amongst angl...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Parachute Black Spinner Fly #12
Christopher BassanoPart of the Christopher Bassano Custom Selection. See Christoper's description below... I don't think that this fly needs an introduction to people...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Spun #14
Christopher BassanoThe “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. Ca...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Orange Spinner #12
Christopher BassanoPart of the Christopher Bassano Custom Selection. See Christoper's description below... There are many orange spinner patterns available and this o...
View full detailsChristopher Bassano Black Spinner #12
Christopher BassanoPart of the Christopher Bassano Custom Selection. See Christoper's description below... The Black Spinner must surely be the most popular dry fly f...
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