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25.01.2022 THIS WEEK AT THE CLUB - Thursday 15 August, 2019 Evan Jardine a long term member of the Club and a Master Fly Tyer will talk about the theory and practice of fly tying and demonstrate tying flies with his advanced and practical vice. Start time 7.30pm - Canberra Deakin Football Club

25.01.2022 Call into Compleat Angler Fyshwick tomorrow, Saturday 23rd November. Kerryn will be tying her secret flies for Snowy mountain streams and selling raffle tickets, a fundraiser to support the teams representing Australia in the 2020 Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships to be held in Taupo, NZ in March.

24.01.2022 WHAT’S ON AT THE CLUB Thu, 5 Nov 2020 This week John Fisher, past president and competition angler, will chat with us about Early Season Fly Fishing. John will give us a rundown on how he analyses and prepares for fishing the local lakes and rivers for the early season through to the end of spring. Start time 7.30pm, Canberra Deakin Football Club. Visitors welcome.

24.01.2022 WHAT'S ON AT THE CLUB Thu, 6th August 2020 Marian Miller will share a fly fishing journey which led to her selection in the 1st ladies team representing Australia at the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championship in New Zealand. Marian, a keen fly tyer, is also the Australian distributor for Swiss CDC products including the multiclamp. Prospective members welcome.... Start time 7.30pm, Canberra Deakin Football Club

24.01.2022 THIS WEEK AT THE CLUB - Thursday, 4 July 2019 Shane O'Meara, an experienced fly angler and competitive fly angler is talking about rigs for freshwater fly fishing and the selection of lines, leaders and tippets. The topic also covers knots for freshwater flyfishing. Shane was a member of the Australian fly fishing team in the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships in Canada... Start time 7.30pm - Canberra Deakin Football Club.

22.01.2022 This week at the club - Thursday 5th September 2019 This week is our AGM followed by nibbles and presentations. Start time 7.30pm - Canberra Deakin Football Club.

21.01.2022 THIS WEEK ON ZOOM Thur, 4th June 2020 Do you want to improve your technique, swinging flies? Jason Mahoney, club member and competitive fly angler is guest speaker this Thursday. Non-members welcome to join, message for details.... Start time 7.30pm on Zoom.

20.01.2022 THIS WEEK AT THE CLUB - Thursday, 18 July 2019 - Building a Fly Rod Brett will draw on his experience to explain the tasks for building a rod and the "dos" and "don'ts" of the process. Start time 7.30pm - Canberra Deakin Football Club.

19.01.2022 Have a great Xmas break and a wonderful New Year. Our club meetings will recommence after the break on 4th February 2021 at 7.30. Flytying will recommence on 25th February 2021. Stay safe.

19.01.2022 This week at the club - Thursday 3rd October 2019. Matt Howell, a Guide and Federation of Fly Fishers accredited Master Fly Casting Instructor, will be talking about fly fishing the creeks and rivers of North Eastern Victoria. Start time 7.30pm - Canberra Deakin Football Club.

18.01.2022 THIS WEEK ON ZOOM - Thursday, 7th May 2020 Do you need to improve your dry dropper technique? Tom Jarman; competitive fly angler, guide and accomplished fly tier; is returning as guest speaker. Start time 7.30pm on Zoom.

16.01.2022 This Week at the Club - Thursday, 7 Nov 2019 'A Mind Game - Angling With a Fly' This week Pat Kennedy will be sharing his thoughts on the mental challenge of fly fishing whether you are on your own or angling with others in non-competitive and competitive environments with a session titled, '... Start time 7.30pm - Canberra Deakin Football Club

13.01.2022 This week at the club - Thursday, 6th Feb 2020 Don't miss the first meeting for the year. We're hosting the fundraising auction for the mens and ladies 2020 Australian Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championship teams. Everyone welcome. Great stuff to bid on! Don't miss out. Start time 7.30pm - Canberra Deakin Football Club.

13.01.2022 WHAT’S ON AT THE CLUB Thu, 19 Nov 2020 This week we will have a chat at the club (via Zoom) with Dougal Rillstone from New Zealand about his book, "Upstream on the Mataura; A Fly Fisher's Journey to Source" and the river that is central to his story. We will also discuss what to expect and use when fishing the Mataura. Start time 7.00pm, Canberra Deakin Football Club. Visitors welcome.

13.01.2022 This week at the club Thursday, 5 December 2019 Come along and share some nibbles. It’s our last meeting for the year. Richard Cottam and Elvie Yates will talking about ‘On the Fly’ their wine from Mount Tumbarumba Vineyard. Start time 7.30pm Canberra Deakin Football Club

12.01.2022 WHAT’s ON AT THE CLUB Thu, 1st Oct 2020 This week our guest speakers are local anglers Patrick Brennan Jnr and Angus Christoffelsz. We will explore the fishing opportunities in Canberra by examining the behaviour of local species; the techniques non-fly fishers use for various lures and have a conversation about how and whether we can adapt these techniques to the fly. Start time 7.30pm, Canberra Deakin Football Club.... Prospective members welcome.

11.01.2022 This week at the club Thursday, 19 Sep 2019 This week Danny Spelic will be conducting an interactive workshop covering a number of points that will improve your fly fishing. See you all there. Start time 7.30pm Canberra Deakin Football Club

10.01.2022 This week at the club Thursday, 20th Feb 2020 This week Brenda Galey, from Galey MsGuided Fly Fishing will be sharing her fly fishing journey and experience in fly fishing Central and North Eastern Victoria. Make sure you join us. Start time 7.30pm Canberra Deakin Football Club

09.01.2022 THIS WEEK AT THE CLUB - Thursday 1st August, 2019 Join us for a panel discussion by Competitors and Controllers at the recent National Fly Fishing Championships in Tumut. The Competitors are: Jason Mahoney, who won the Championship and Paul Simmons, and the Controllers: Brian Hetherington and Mick Castles. The panel will talk about the competition and explain techniques and skills which assist and improve angling with a fly.... Start time 7.30pm - Canberra Deakin Football Club

08.01.2022 WHAT’S ON AT THE CLUB Thu, 15 Oct 2020 Join us this week for a practical and social casting evening with Lyall at Weston park on Lake Burley Griffin. Lyall will be covering Loop Formation and Control, Double Hauling and Distance Casting. Bring your rod and participate. Start time 5pm... Prospective members welcome

08.01.2022 This week at the club Thursday, 21 Nov 2019 This week Nathan Walker, certified fly casting instructor and manager of Compleat Angler, will talk about developments in fly fishing gear. Start time 7.30pm Canberra Deakin Football Club

07.01.2022 THIS WEEK AT THE CLUB - Thursday, 20th June 2019 Ian Farrant, long time contributor and member of the Club will be talking about fly fishing the waters at Exmouth, Western Australia. Start time 7.30 - Canberra Deakin Football Club

05.01.2022 WHAT’S ON AT THE CLUB - Thu, 20th August 2020 Members of the silver medal winning Aussie men’s team who competed for Australia at the 2020 Commonwealth Fly Fishing Competition held in Taupo New Zealand, March this year with be with us this week. Team manager, Paul Simmons, will anchor a panel and question team members Craig Dawson, Jason Mahoney and Ricky Sutherland about their individual highlights and techniques and discuss team tactics. Be ready with questions for the te...am! Prospective members welcome. Start Time 7.30pm, Canberra Deakin Football Club, downstairs room.

04.01.2022 THIS WEEK ON ZOOM Thu, 2nd July 2020 Do you want to learn more about dry fly fishing? Tim Watson, club member and competitive angler, will be sharing his expertise about fishing the dry fly this Thursday. Non-members welcome to join, message for details.... Start time 7.30pm on Zoom

03.01.2022 This week at the club - Thursday, 17 Oct 2019 Do you need to stock up on you fly fishing equipment and fly fishing materials? Jim from flyfinz is visiting once again this year to talk about developments in fly gear. There will be plenty of equipment and fly tying materials to buy. Start time 7.30pm - Canberra Deakin Football Club

03.01.2022 This week at the club Thursday, 5th Mar 2020 Our speaker this week is Hena Power, a long term member of the club and well travelled fly angler. His topic is "A Fly Fishing Trip Beyond Cooma". Start time 7.30pm Canberra Deakin Football Club

01.01.2022 WHAT'S ON AT THE CLUB - Thu, 22 Oct 2020 Join us this week for flytying. It's the Perfect Popper pattern. Visitors welcome. Start time 7.30pm, Canberra Deakin Football Club.

01.01.2022 WHAT’S ON AT THE CLUB Thu, 17 September 2020 This week our speaker is long term club member, and adventure fly angler, Hena Power. His presentation is titled, ‘Why I Fly Fish?’ This should be very interesting! Start time 7.30pm, Canberra Deakin Football Club.... Prospective members welcome.