the fly fisher - Southern Fly Fishers Australia Inc.
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the fly fisher - Southern Fly Fishers Australia Inc.
“The Fly Fisher” If undeliverable return to: The Southern Fly Fishers PO Box 388 MOORABBIN VIC 3192 THE FLY FISHER VOL 49 October 2013 No 9 Issue - October 2013 - Presidents Report A brief President’s report this time. I’ve just returned from 10 days enjoying the warmth of Penang. I also achieved my first hole in one on the hotel’s wonderful pitch & putt 9 hole golf course. As I write this piece the Millbrook weekend is happening. We will look forward to the pictures and fishing reports. While I was away we heard that Bob Rutherford has passed away. Bob was a long standing member of the Club. He is very fondly remembered for his dry sense of humour and friendship to all. Thank you to Tony and Scott for Chairing the September GM and October Committee meeting respectively. I am already feeling redundant. It is a sign of a healthy Club that we can all take time out and things still roll along smoothly. Thanks guys. The first Royston River House due diligence reports were tabled at the October Committee Meeting. They will be discussed by the Committee in more detail over the next couple of weeks with a set of formal Committee recommendations to members being determined at the November Committee Meeting. At this stage the member vote on these recommendations is planned for the November GM. The key issues which have emerged are the extent of the repairs to the hut (roughly 40 man days) and just how much Southern members would use the house. Please consider your likely involvement and potential usage of this resource carefully as we move towards a member vote. The most recent Club fishing event was the fellowship day with the Ballarat Fly Fishing Club. Sadly this event was poorly attended by only five Southern Members. Which was a pity as this was a great opportunity to visit a long standing fellow fishing Club, enjoy their magnificent Club rooms which are built out over the Lake and learn from the local experts. Ask Roley who landed a magnificent 2 Kg (approx) brown whether it was a good day. Peter Zarbo also landed a fish. The rest of us just learned a lot. Our next Club day trip is the Golf day at the Marysville golf Club. This day is structured to allow participants the flexibility to either fish all day or to play 9 holes of golf in the morning and then fish in the afternoon. If you are coming please contact Ken Moran and get your name down and organize catering etc. Please support this trip as it was created to give members an alternate Club fishing opportunity in November to the multi day trips. Regards, Geoff Churcher Page 2 Calendar - Coming Events Wed Fri-Sun Wed Wed Sun Wed Oct 2nd 4-6th 9th 16th 20th 23rd Fri-Sun Wed Wed Nov 1-10th 6th 13th Wed 20th Sun 17th Wed 27th Thurs - Mon 28-9th Wed Wed Wed Sun Dec 4th 11th 18th 15th Committee Meeting 7.30 pm. Millbrook Lakes Trip. Leader Tony Hyett. Members’ Night, Speaker: David Woods - Collector of Flies. Fly Tying with Max Kepert, 7.00 - 9.30pm at the Clubrooms. Day Trip – Golf / Fishing Day at Marysville. Leader Ken Moran Casting 6.30 pm, General Meeting, 7.30 pm. Eucumbene Trip. Leader Tony Hyett. Committee Meeting 7.30 pm. Members’ Night, Speaker: Rod Costigan - Bush Search and Rescue (TBC). Fly Tying with Max Kepert, 7.00 - 9.30pm at the Clubrooms. Day Trip – Noojee Streams (TBC). Leader Geoff Churcher. Casting 6.30 pm, General Meeting, 7.30 pm. Tasmania Trip. Leader Scott Dargan. Committee Meeting 7.30 pm. Members’ Night, Speaker: TBA. Fly Tying with Max Kepert, 7.00 - 9.30pm at the Clubrooms. Christmas Party at David Woods Place. Leader: David Wood. (Full details for the Christmas Party will be in the November edition) General casting practice sessions are held each second and fourth Wednesday from 6.30 to 7.30, under floodlights, (weather permitting). Come and learn from the experts, improve your accuracy and methods. ATF AGM: The ATF AGM will be held on Monday October 21 at the Yarra Valley Fly Fishers’ clubrooms in Lilydale. It will follow the ordinary general meeting beginning at 7.00pm. Council of Victorian Fly Fishing Clubs Meeting Feedback - Peter te Hennepe SFF Delegate. CVFFC held a meeting on the 3rd of August. The main items on the agenda were the CVFFC Constitution and policies in lead up to the 2014 State Election. Other business such as The Fly-In at Lake Fyans on the 11th-13th October 2013, the CVFFC web site which is now up and running and can be accessed via the link http://www.cvffc.org/ and the request from all clubs to provide some ideas on projects to promote the fly fishing environment were discussed. The next meeting being the CVFFC AGM will be held on Saturday 26th October at Porepunkah in North East Victoria. One of the items on the agenda will be to award Andrew Briggs of the Nth East CMA with the CVFFC Conservation Award for river improvement works which includes the Morrisons Run named in honour of the Council’s former Treasurer, Simon Morrison. This will take place at 8.30am at “Jacks Hole” via Tyntynder Lane, Ovens River near Bright. The AGM will be held at the Porepunkah Hotel later in the day. Page 3 Committee - Officers & Delegates 2013-14 President Geoff Churcher Scott Dargan [email protected] [email protected] 0420 909 449 Les Pratt [email protected] 0448 715 205 Secretary & Public officer Peter Cairns (Acting) [email protected] 0413 420 044 Immed. Past President, Event & Trip Coordinator, Licensee Skills Development Coordinator Casting & ACF delegate Web, Media and Communications Assets & Maintenance Catering Tony Hyett [email protected] 0418 173 869 Ross Bailey [email protected] 0417 338 324 Alistair O'Connor Peter van Oosterom [email protected] 0406 720 846 [email protected] 0418 282 441 Peter Cairns [email protected] 0413 420 044 Jim Johnston [email protected] 0411 408 360 Library ATF Delegate Trip Co-ordinator Colin McMillan Chad Sayer [email protected] 0407 514 966 [email protected] 0428 997 487 Vice President, Newsletter Editor Treasurer Page 4 9503 1880 The Month in Pictures 1 2 3 Picture 1: Roley Ansems and his 4lb Brown from Lake Wendouree. Picture 2: Julian Hart (Looking joyous) and his guide Jim with a nice fish at Millbrook. Picture 3: Annemarie Mulder on the lookout for fish at Millbrook. Page 5 The Month in Pictures (Cont) 2 1 Picture 1: Collin McMillan with a dashing Rainbow from Millbrook. Picture 2: Scott Dargan and his patient guide Jim with another Millbrook Rainbow. The 2013 V.H. Wastell Trophy Event Page 6 Robert (Bob) Rutherford Vale by Graeme Clifford Vale: Robert (Bob) John Rutherford. 6/5/1936 - 24/9/2013 It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of a great “Club Man”. From the wilds of Tasmania's west coast came the bloke with the “flowery” vocabulary that those who knew him came to love. He was drawn to the mainland by the mighty Snowy Project but ended up in Aspendale. In his retirement he was convinced to have a go at that snobbish (As he stated) pastime of fly fishing, and it gave him a new lease on life. He absolutely loved it and took to it with great enthusiasm. He became a great attendee at the clubs various activities and will be well remembered by all those that knew him. Tight lines Bob, R.I.P. Message from the Treasurer - 2013/2014 Subs As at the 31st of August only 71% of eligible members have paid their subs for the 2013/2014 financial year. The club relies on annual subs to provide services to members so to those members who have not yet paid their subs, please take a moment to renew your membership or advise if you do not intend to renew. Members are reminded that if you are not financial then club insurance will not apply on a club trip. Casting About The Fly Fisher news office has been informed by Alistair O’Connor that the club will be holding the Great Southern Fly-fishing Casting Challenge over the summer months and the dates to pencil in for this event are: Event One: Thursday the 14th of November. Event Two: Thursday the 13th of February. Page 7 Weipa Adventure 2013 by Tony Eight of Southern Fly Fishers finest Vikings ventured North to where no man has gone before. These battle hardened comrades numbering eight being John Worrell, Bill Jeans, Ian Sambell, Graham Seeger, Charles Bradley, Peter Golding, Peter Gadd and yes your hero Tony Hyett were well prepared for everything that may lie before them. Deciding not to row from the South to the furthest point North of Australia the motley crew decided to catch a flight. The direct flight to Cairns, approx four hours gave the boys a chance to catch up on some sleep before the connecting flight to Weipa. With time between flights, checking in, getting to and from airports etc, the first and last days were taken up with travelling. I was pleasantly surprised when setting foot on the tarmac in Weipa to find the temperature and conditions quite acceptable. Through the next five days of fishing we experienced a very pleasant breeze that kept us reasonably cool. Except for the estuaries when we were chasing Barramundi, where due to very sheltered areas and cloudless skies, we found ourselves suffering heat exhaustion. One saving grace in these areas was the amount of Barra caught in these conditions. Largest approx 600mm and up to 25 a day. The Vikings were picked up by a band of fishing guides led by a Fish (Fish being the head honcho of our entourage of guides for the week). These guides proved to be of the highest standard and extremely pleasant people. Their high speed 16 foot boats were in top condition and were handled well by their skippers. What these guys didn’t know about fishing was not worth knowing. Most fish were caught on white clousers with red dumbbell eyes, the stripping varied depending on the species of fish being targeted. Crab patterns were a must for Blue Bastards and Permit, the two most sort after. Some fisherman travel for years to catch these pesky fellas and never succeed. Well let me tell you about one special time, my best day. While fishing with Graham Seeger cruising about 40 feet from the shore I spotted two fish slowly moving between the boat and the shore in clear water. I grabbed my rod that was rigged for Permit with a crab pattern on and expertly cast a few feet in front of the fish, I let the crab pattern sink to the bottom, about two feet and slowly retrieved bouncing the crab along the bottom. BANG a hook up. The guide, Lee, was as excited as anyone first having sex, myself I stayed calm and professional. Half an hour later I had my first permit of about 15lb. At the moment of being netted I lost (Me not the fish!) it and danced the permit shuffle on the deck, what a thrill. I was also privileged to be able to catch a blue bastard and about 30 other fish the same day. Graham also caught a large number of fish that day. Charles Bradley also caught a permit of about 17lb and dropped another. Peter Gadd caught a blue Bastard. Some of the 30 species caught on this trip were Oceanic Queen fish, Blue Salmon, Swallow Tail Dart, Golden Trevally, Fingermark Bream, Tarpon and Mangrove Jack. Most of the fishing was done from boats with some shore fishing as well. Chris, one of the guides, took us about 20 miles out to the first lateral marker of the channel into Weipa where we were privileged to catch plenty of trevally and queenies. I had two hook ups on Cobia estimated to be over a meter and dropped both. We spotted plenty of sharks and Manta Rays staying very close to the boat, what a sight. This trip was a highlight of my fly fishing career being topped off by good company, good food and great weather. A trip to be experienced by all fly fishers. At first I thought the five days fishing was not going to be enough, however it proved to be just right as it was quite an exhausting experience. So get out there Vikings and have a go. Page 8 Weipa Adventure in Pictures 1 2 3 Picture 1: Tony Hyett and his 15lb Permit. Picture 2: Ian Sambell with a nice Blue Bastard. Picture 3: Bill Jeans with a large Oceanic Queen fish. Page 9 General Meeting Minutes 25th September 2013 Meeting Opened at 7.35pm. COMMITTEE PRESENT; Tony Hyett, Alistair O’Connor, Ross Bailey, Peter Cairns, Colin McMillan, Jim Johnston Tony Hyett chaired the meeting APOLOGIES, VISITORS / NEW MEMBERS: Geoff Churcher, Scott Dargan, Les Pratt, Peter van Oosterom, Dave Smith, Ken Moran, Graham Seeger, Ian Sambell, Peter Golding, Bill Jean, Roley Ansems MINUTES of PREVIOUS MEETING: Tabled as issued Moved Peter Gadd Seconded Charles Bradley Any matters arising from minutes. Nil. CORRESPONDENCE IN: Newsletters from VFFA, Ballarat, Bairnsdale, Yarra Valley, Sale, KCC Transport Survey, Dean Gordon. CORRESPONDENCE Out: Nil. Moved John Worrell Seconded Colin McMillan TREASURERS REPORT: Submitted by Les Pratt for period August 2013 (Tabled by Peter Cairns) Operating account is $13319.01 Term deposits remain as per statements Income $5163.71 Expenditure $4977.24 Profit / (loss) $186.47 Sundry accounts presented for payment Tony Hyett, Fly Finz, Scott Dargan, Geoff Churcher, Neil McDonald, Ross Bailey Moved Peter Cairns Seconded Jim Johnston DELEGATES REPORT: CVFFC Nil. ATF: AGM 21st October 2013, Colin McMillan will be attending. ACF & CASTING: Alistair reported on the great casting by Bruce Ratcliffe at the recent Geelong event. Meeting on the 4th of October 2013 in regards to some rule changes. COMBINED CLUBS: Kitchen finished, handover complete. FLYFISHER: Nil Report. LIBRARY: Colin reported 4 new books. Club acknowledges generous donations by Majid Horiye and Geoff Churcher. WEB SITE: Links have been emailed to all members, if anyone has not received their password they need to contact Peter van Oosterom. FLY TYING: 8 week course was completed this week and was a great success. The Club wishes thank Ross Bailey, Geoff Churcher, Max Kepert and Peter te Hennepe for their assistance. GENERAL BUSINESS: The club was saddened to hear about the passing of Bob Rutherford. The Club has expressed their condolences to his family. John Mennen raised the matter that we need to upgrade our Audio and Visual presentation equipment. This will be raised at the next committee meeting as a priority. John McIntyre and John Worrell expressed their views on the revised Life Membership nomination and approval process. Both will submit to the secretary in writing their views, the secretary will Page 10 General Meeting Minutes (cont) present these to the Committee. Dean Gordon raised the possibility of awarding Honorary Life Memberships to non club members, Dean will submit to the secretary in writing his views, the secretary will present these to the Committee. Fishing Reports Jim Johnston and Les Pratt fished the Tanjil River (about 16kms from Mt Baw Baw) using nymphs – no luck, be wary of leeches – use gloves. Colin McMillan, Les Pratt and Geoff fished the Rubicon – Geoff caught one monster- 5cm long! Colin McMillan fished Lake Fyans with some students for 3 days – nil caught The Club trip to Lake Wendouree with the Ballarat Fly Fishing Club saw Roley Ansems land a 4lb trout on a size #8 green McGoo. Alistair O’Connor fished the Stevenson River landing 3 fish on “heavy” brown nymphs. The Boys fished Weipa – a detailed report will be in the October Fly Fisher. Members Draw was $60.00. You must be in attendance to win and you have to be financial Unfortunately the member’s number drawn was not in attendance Kazuo Takemur. Next meeting will be 25th September 2013. MEETING CLOSED AT 9:00pm. Little River Cottage is located in Maydena, that is situated on the Tyenna River, 12 kilometres from Mount Field National Park. It offers spectacular mountain scenery and is close to the Styx Forest of Big Trees and the Styx River. The famous Tyenna River is just minutes down the road and is one of the top fly fishing rivers in Tasmania. For those keen fisherman we can also arrange a guide who will take you to some hidden fishing spots that contain large brown and rainbow trout. SFF Rate: From $120 per night (Two people). For more information contact Scott Dargan on 0420 909 449. Page 11 Little River Cottage - Maydena Myrica Cottage at Bellbrae Myrica Cottage, self-contained with beautiful décor and all amenities, is located in Bellbrae, Victoria 5.5 Kms from Anglesea. Solar powered, environmentally friendly and accommodating up to five people, it has two bedrooms, a superb lounge and dining area, self-equipped kitchen and bathroom. With abundant Australian wildlife, a private flyfishery (catch-and-release only) and walks on over 200 acres of natural bushland it is perfect for flyfishermen, birdwatchers, bushwalkers, bike riders, photographers, nature lovers, horse riders (own horses) and international guests. For hire to those who are willing to share with the native flora and fauna by leaving the pristine premises as found, with kangaroos on site and a spectacular wedgetailed eagle’s nest.. Page 12 Go Tie a Fly - The CDC Emerger Hook size Tying Thread Materials By Peter Gadd light wire size 12 to 20 dry fly hook (size 16 is ideal) size 6 (thin) black ONO thread or Danville’s flat waxed nylon Body five pheasant tail fibres Rib fine copper wire Thorax & wing 2-4 dark grey (natural) CDC feathers Method: 1. Lock thread onto the hook at the half way point. 2. Tie in the copper wire rib facing towards the back of the hook. 3. Stop thread wraps above the barb of the hook. 4. Match the tip ends of the five pheasant tail fibres. Build a chenille over the wire rib. 5. Tie in these fibres, by the tips, at hook bend as one group with two tight turns of thread. 6. Wrap the chenille back toward the hook eye. Stop two hook eye widths behind the hook eye. 7. Match the tips of the four CDC feathers with paired feather curves facing inwards. 8. Match to the full hook shank length (important as it determines the length of the wings). 9. Separate the CDC fibres on each feather by stroking the fibres forward and backward at this point – a bit of saliva helps to maintain the separation. 10. Match and tie all four feathers onto the top of the hook shank at the half way point of the hook, at the feather separation point, using the loop and draw method. The feather butts should face forward over the hook eye. The feathers should be tied in loosely and wriggled gently back and forward until they are vertical & parallel to the hook shank. 11. Then tie off with four tight thread turns. 12. Cut off the butts of the CDC feathers and save. 13. Wind the thread forward to a point two hook eye widths behind the hook eye. 14. Carefully hold the saved CDC butts between your fingers and cut off the fibres. Don’t release the fibres or they will float off everywhere. 15. Dub the CDC fibres onto the thread sliding the fibres up to form a continuous dubbing. 16. Wind the CDC fibre dubbing onto the hook shank to build up a prominent, buoyant thorax. Make this CDC dubbing is a bit scruffy so the ends stand out to form the legs of the Emerger. 17. Finally, take the four CDC feathers tied in earlier and bend them forward over the thorax to form the wing cases and tie off behind the eye keeping them vertical and matched to form the emerging mayfly wings. Use a couple of turns of thread on the hook shank under the CDC to stand the CDC feathers up at 45 degrees in line with the hook shank and facing forward over the hook eye. Whip finish to form a neat head. Page 13 Membership Nomination Form Southern Fly Fishers Aust. Inc. PO Box 388, Moorabbin Vic 3192 Date: .............................................. Name: (Please print) …....................................................................................................................... Address: .......................................................................................................................................….... Suburb: ..................................................................... State: ...............Postcode: ................…......... Phone: (H)...............................(B)..................................(Mob).......................................................... Email: (Please print) .......................................................................................................................... Occupation: ....................................................................................................................................… Proposer: ..........................................................… Seconder …………………................................. Applicant’s Signature: .................................................................................................................…. Types of Membership Code Annual Subs. + Insurance Member M $80.00 $10.00 Member’s spouse/partner P $40.00 $10.00 Concession C $60.00 $10.00 Junior (under 18 years) J $40.00 $10.00 Full-time student (under 25) S $40.00 $10.00 Country (Note 2) O $50.00 $10.00 Family Special (Note 3) F $120.00 $10.00 pp (Note 1) Notes 1. Applies to Govt. pension/Seniors Card holders. 2. Residing over 60 Kms from the Club. 3. Immediate family adults and juniors under 18 years. Quarterly Pro-Rata payments apply for new memberships after July (Membership is subject to confirmation by the Committee of Southern Fly Fishers Aust. Inc.) Club Use Only: Date presented to Committee: ................................................. Elected: Yes / No Entered in Register: .......….... Treasurer notified:........… Publications notified: ...................... Membership Number: …………. Code: ……….. Membership Fees Paid: Yes / No Page 14 Membership September 2013 (subject to subscription renewal confirmations) Roleand Ansems Geoffrey Anderson Ross Bailey (L) Andy Baker Shane Bennett Ray Boast Craig Bradford Charles Bradley Peter Cairns Judith Cameron Alistair Capp John Christie Geoffrey Churcher Graeme Clifford Steven Clements Christopher Coleman Michael Creelman Peter Dangerfield Geoffrey Daniel Scott Dargan Grant Dawson Graham Douglas Conor/Nicky Edwards Jeff Farnsworth Warren Fisher John Fitzgibbon Jon Flynn Graeme Forrester Darryl Foulds Graham Foxman Peter Gadd Daniel Gardam Peter Golding Adam Goldner Dean Gordon Malcolm Green Ross Green Norm Griffiths Royce Hagen Tony Hardy Julian Hart 0418 418 457 0415 106 127 9557 8993 0427 956 957 0434 232 144 0437 870 066 0400 115 801 0418 107 664 0413 420 044 0438 982 350 0402 262 341 0421 063 319 9503 1880 5979 3109 0403 489 268 9510 9338 0407 486 944 9598 0618 0432 504 510 0420 909 449 0401 445 913 9589 1270 0419 809 145 0409 134 800 9596 1045 0409 518 342 0419 321 495 0428 890 088 9729 3362 0409 335 841 9598 5949 0423 306 411 9570 5075 9598 4003 0408 549 005 9772 0429 0419 595 182 0423 503 340 0418 319 379 0412 047 000 0411 259 157 Alda Heap Cathy Hill Ray Hill Keith Hook Majid Horiye Tony Hyett Bill Jeans Jim Johnston Max Kepert (L) Rodney Knight Roman Kostenesky Gavin Ladson Vince & Linda Lammin Phil Langdon Lee Lord Graham Lucas Patrick Maes Robert Masterman Grant Mathews John McDonald (L) Neil McDonald John McIntyre (L) Andrew McKie Colin & Jill McMillan Ken McRae Ian Melton John Mennen Karl Meyerheinrich (L) Kelvin Moore Ken Moran Annemarie Mulder Rodrigo/Tomas Mulder Garry Newton Alistair O’Connor Chris Owen Clive Pankhurst (L) Ron Penny (L) John Philp Les Pratt Ken Pridgett Gary Rapley* Page 15 0409 550 465 0425 778 504 0425 778 504 0422 429 909 0412 189 243 0418 173 869 9596 7192 9583 3762 9543 3730 0417 035 554 0425 821 655 0407 808 558 0439 912 544 0447 786 821 0404 702 103 9570 2583 9553 1966 0412 321 862 0414 695 597 0408 418 332 0402 402 755 0418 320 173 9587 1180 0407 514 966 0418 585 411 0417 361 242 0408 145 463 9729 8517 0422 607 760 0439 319 953 0459 811 328 9077 7098 0412 768 082 0406 720 846 0424 054 646 9579 1975 9578 7024 0409 332 040 0448 715 205 0435 038 520 0408 342 132 Bruce Ratcliffe* Allan Roberts Allan Russell Bob Rutherford Ian Sambell* Chad Sayer Mark Scheimer Bernard Schindler Kraig Schultz Richard Scrivens Graham Seeger Dave Smith (L) Peter Snare Richard Somerton Peter Suzic Kazuo Takemura Peter te Hennepe Derek Thomas Patrick Thomas Bill Tilley John Tunbridge Ian Vanderstoel Peter van Oosterom John Walker John Warner (L) Andrew Wheeler David Wood John Worrell (L) Paul Wrigley Graeme Yeomans 0425 738 701 0412 560 452 0437 240 323 9580 3350 0402 222 000 0428 997 487 0488 019 717 9885 4059 0438 750 111 9547 5014 0408 380 626 9555 2420 0411 130 586 0419 788 027 0423 503 974 0412 547 511 0408 373 263 0411 778 409 5977 2030 0411 173 614 5971 2127 9529 3216 0418 282 441 5995 5392 0409 383 250 0418 375 082 0412 312 008 9592 1158 0437 982 961 0412 363 789 (L) = Life Member * Denotes that the member is a certified casting instructor with the International Federation of Fly Fishers. We invite you to join and participate in the Club’s activities. Our aim is to support members in the enjoyment of the sport of fly fishing, the environment and the social camaraderie. Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Southern Fly Fishing Clubroom and Casting Pool located in Highett Reserve, Cnr Chesterville and Turner Roads, Highett. Melways 77 J 9 (Look for the “Combined Clubrooms” entrance at Nº 33 Turner Road) Membership Benefits: Beginners’& advanced casting tuition Competitive casting & fishing events Beginners’ fly tying classes Advanced fly tying group Streamcraft & fly fishing techniques Specialist guest speakers Monthly fly fishing discussion group Regular day & weekend fishing trips Annual interstate & overseas fishing trips Saltwater fly fishing activities Regular newsletter Public liability insurance during club activities Discounts from sponsors’ retail outlets. Membership enquiries: To: [email protected] or phone Tony Hyett on 0418 173 869. southernflyfishers.org.au Website: SFF Clubroom Page 16