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Victorian Fly Fishers Association

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 401 695 414

Address: 14 Melbourne Place 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.vffa.com.au

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25.01.2022 Vale Rick Keam It is with great sadness that the VFFA reports that Rick Keam died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. Rick’s life was rich and varied, and his incredible creative talent was expressed in so many areas. He was a talented musician who wrote and performed songs at Country and Folk music festivals. A few years ago he recorded and released a delightful and immensely entertaining CD called Ordinary Stories. His contribution to fly fishing and fly fishing li...terature was immense. He wrote or edited a number books on fly fishing, including The Flyfishers’ Annual, Australia’s Best Trout Flies Revisited, the VFFA’s history The Country for an Angler and the VFFA’s book of fly patterns called Time Flies. He also contributed several articles to our fly fishing magazines. Rick was also well known as an avid and innovative fly tier who created a number of very effective patterns. His Autumn Hopper is just one of his many patterns that has been recognised as simply one of the best. As an advocate for trout, Rick was a Councillor and life member of the the Victorian Fly Fishers’ Association, a member of the Australian Trout Goundation and the Council of Victorian Fly Fishers. He worked with and/or advised groups such as the Victorian Fisheries Authority, Catchment Management Authorities, the NSW Fisheries, ACT Fisheries and the EPA. Rick’s contribution to Australia’s trout fishing and to the anglers of Australia is indeed immense. While he never sought publicity or recognition his legacy will continue far into the future. Our sincere condolences are extended to Rick’s family and his many friends at this time.

24.01.2022 The VFFA is very sad to report the passing of esteemed member, Bob Roles, on October 23 2020, following an 18 month battle with illness. Bob was a resident of Bendigo but a frequent and welcome addition to VFFA functions in Melbourne over the years. Bob's skills as a fly-fisherman were well know and he was regarded as one of the finest anglers in our ranks. Our thoughts are condolences are with Bob's family and friends at this time.

23.01.2022 The ATF and VFA present Talk Wild Trout Conference this week. Last night members Rick presented this little gem and Joanne Dobson presented the annual ATF review. Dr Payl Gaskell was main presenter with his presentation link to follow in the next post- a very worthwhile and fascinating talk on delculverting Sheffield amongst other things!

23.01.2022 VFFA Members David Hooke & Mike Crewes at Casting day August 2019, we all very much missed casting days this year due to Covid social gathering restrictions

23.01.2022 Some great realistic Ties !

23.01.2022 Porpoising Rainbow !

22.01.2022 A good strike !

21.01.2022 Catch & Release !

21.01.2022 VFFA Members David Hooke & Mike Crewes at at casting day August 2019, we very much missed these days in 2020 due to Covid restictions !

20.01.2022 Does it get any better? #flyfishing #millbrooklakes #browntrout

19.01.2022 Some great River fishing location!

19.01.2022 VFFA would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy 2021. We never planned the year has been 2020, however like many others we moved our meetings, guest speakers and social interaction to the various online platforms with great success. We were encouraged to see some many non-VFFA members join our sessions and share our posts. Thank you to all our guest speakers for your time, support and wonderful stories to help entertain us with your wisdom, fishing exp...eriences and exciting locations that we aspire to fish. Anthony McGrath Vic Fisheries Authority James Laverty from Fly Odyssey Cameron Westaway & Nathan NSW Inland Fisheries Charley May Charley May Fly Fishing guide & VFFA member Karen Brooks Driftwater Lodge Tasmania Mark & Philip Weigall all things fly fishing Andrew Fuller The Flyfisher Melbourne Joanne Dobson & John Billing Mending Casts Malcom Crosse & Co from Tasmania Stay safe, enjoy the festive season and we look forward to sharing more fly-fishing stories in 2021.

19.01.2022 Look out for trout! The Mitta Mitta River is getting more fish habitat! A project to provide much needed habitat at Katie Peters Reserve is going ahead thank...s to your fishing licence fees. The North East CMA has grabbed a grant of more than $40,000 as part of the 2019/20 round of rec fishing grants. Theyll be supported by local fishing clubs and the Australian Trout Foundation Inc, which has led several recent projects in the north east. ATF president Terry George said the organisation would provide volunteers to assist in restoring the health of the riverbank at the reserve, having also helped identify the location. The project includes boulder seeding to provide an area of variable flow for fish to have a spell and a feed. Lunkers (logs installed into undercut banks) will also be used to give the rivers trout and blackfish spots to hide out in. The Katie Peters Reserve is named after a firefighter who was tragically killed in the 2013 Harrietville bushfires and grew up on a dairy farm at nearby Tallandoon. To learn more about all the projects to score funding in the latest round of grants, visit vfa.vic.gov.au/feesatwork2020 #yourfishinglicencefeesatwork #fishhabitat #mittamitta

18.01.2022 Some great pics coming in from our country friends making the most of opening weekend. Please keep sharing your pics for those of us unable to venture out. Heres a video from last season courtesy Scott McPherson fishing NE Vic https://youtu.be/pgKBj3r2V28

18.01.2022 Talk Wild Trout Conference is to be held online next Tuesday to Thursday. click interested and register to receive a link from the VFA. You might even see a few familiar faces...

18.01.2022 Trout about to eat!

17.01.2022 How to tie a perfection loop, compliments Orvis https://news.orvis.com//video-how-to-tie-the-perfection-lo

16.01.2022 #millbrooklakes #theyonlygetbigger

16.01.2022 November Meeting - Speakers John Billing and Jo Dobson from Mending Casts. John and Jo host the internationally acclaimed programs Casting for Recovery in Victoria and Reel Recovery across Australia, as well as the Casting for Kids days now being planned. These fantastic programs provide retreats for people suffering with cancer with a combination of expert fly fishing instruction combined with directed counselling. As a registered non-profit organisation run solely by ...unpaid volunteers, Mending Casts is entirely self-funded, with funds obtained through a broad range of fund raising activities, supporters, sponsorships, corporate partnerships and government grants. Every dollar raised is invested back into their programs and the activities that support them. Zoom details: Topic: VFFA - Casting for Recovery Time: Nov 19, 2020 08:00 PM Australia/Melbourne Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84787737307 Meeting ID: 847 8773 7307 Passcode: 057474

15.01.2022 Fly tying tonight via zoom. The Red Tag with John Pilkington. Our second zoom fly tying night is tonight at 8pm. Member John Pilkington will present the Red Tag and variations. The VFFA welcome you to attend, simply follow the zoom link below. Feel free to register your interest and to go onto the VFFA fly tying group email list by emailing Jo at ... [email protected] Topic: VFFA Fly Tying - Pilks Time: Nov 3, 2020 08:00 PM Australia/Melbourne Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83884160552 Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Meeting ID: 838 8416 0552 Passcode: 695287

15.01.2022 A nice Brown Trout about to take the fly

13.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITphw2Nul8E

13.01.2022 We’re back baby!! II #shoplocal #melbourneflyfishing #theflyfisher #flyshoplife ... #flyfishingvictoria #flyfishaustralia See more

13.01.2022 Millbrook Lakes is going Native! Over the last 2 years we have been stocking Murray Cod into 3 new native only lakes. From little things big things grow.

12.01.2022 Good brown trout Dry Flies !

12.01.2022 About to land a nice Brown!

11.01.2022 Only a couple more sleeps until our Melbourne members can go visit your favorite trout waters...

11.01.2022 What a great fishing location in NZ !

10.01.2022 Our third session for fly tying will be hosted by the VFFAs own Andrew Mossman. Andrew has been fishing, tying flies and exploring the world of fly fishing for many decades. His book, My Fly Fishing Life has many lessons within! So, please come along, bring a glass and a vice while Andrew presents to us how he ties a few flies involved with possum fur. About an hour and a half will see the session complete.

09.01.2022 a great read..... https://activeanglingnz.com//analysing-trout-rise-forms-/

08.01.2022 Tied with possum fur and ribbed with brass wire for lifelike looks and movement. This Mayfly nymph features tied-back wings and brass wire that flattens for a natural nymph shape and a rocking motion during drift to convince trout into striking. Good for sizes: 14, 16, 18.

08.01.2022 Hello All If anyone who has been fishing Newlyn Reservoir over the past week, since Saturday 14th November has come across a section of fly rod Sage Vantage please inbox me. Thanks in advance

07.01.2022 A great shot of trout naturally feeding on a bee!

07.01.2022 NZ Record 27lb Brown Trout - catch by Carl Frauenstein. Rumoured to be in Mackenzie Country hydro canals.

07.01.2022 HURLEY'S DOORS OPEN TOMORROW @ 9am From 9am Wednesday 28th, in-store shopping is open to you at our Bentleigh Store! COVID-SAFE plans are in place right now to ...make your shopping experience safe, with constant cleaning and hand sanitizer stations, we are ready to look after you! - https://mailchi.mp/hurleysflyfis/instore-shopping-back-open See more

07.01.2022 if you're not catching, here's something worth viewing. https://www.facebook.com/watch/

05.01.2022 Try a Hopper Dropper Rig !

05.01.2022 Understanding hatches - settle in with a coffee https://youtu.be/qMCM7ulfTLk

05.01.2022 One of those perfect moments!

05.01.2022 We welcome you to join us with our guest speakers this month Mark & Philip Weigall. Join us at 7pm with your dinner or a drink for a social chat and at 8pm for Mark & Philip's presentation. #VFFA #markweigall #philipweigall #millbrooklakes #flyfishinglife #flyfishingvictoria #troutfishing

04.01.2022 A pair of Jumping Rainbow hunting surface food!

04.01.2022 A great fishing location in trout water!

04.01.2022 what do you desire ?

03.01.2022 December 2020 Special Guest presenter. This Friday December 11th at 7.00 pm via zoom, all welcome

03.01.2022 Tailing trout in shallows!

02.01.2022 Fly Rigs worth knowing about !

02.01.2022 if youre not catching, heres something worth viewing. https://www.facebook.com/watch/

02.01.2022 Congratulations to the Australian Trout Foundation Inc which has been successful in obtaining a grant to deliver phase 3 of the Wild Trout Fisheries Management ...Program. The grant is one of 12 recently announced that are putting your recreational fishing licence fees to work! The Wild Trout Fisheries Management Program is guided by the recently-released Victorian Wild Trout Strategic Plan (2020-2025) - https://bit.ly/3jSQX18 Volunteers from the ATF have been instrumental in recent years restoring trout habitat and working with us to improve trout fishing across Victoria. So when you can next try your luck with a fly, lure or worm in a river somewhere, remember your fishing licence fees are helping improve your chances. Learn more at https://vfa.vic.gov.au//wild-trout-fisheries-management-pr #yourfishinglicencefeesatwork #troutfishing #wildtrout

02.01.2022 Fly Fish Food ! Mylar Prince Nymphs

02.01.2022 An interesting looking hubless Reel

02.01.2022 Victorias most prolific writer and one of this months guest speakers is Phillip Weigall. His new publication, Fly Fishing Western Victoria, is available now. Full of information about where to and how to fish with great photographs and maps.

01.01.2022 A very worthwhile cause!