Author: Chris Mastwyk

The members of Southern Fly Fishers were saddened to learn of the passing of the legendary Muz Wilson.

Muz’s involvement and contribution to the sport of fly fishing will be missed by all. However his legacy will be his great fly tying pattens that all of us fish around the world.

We extend our sincere condolences to family.

The Southern Fly Fishers

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival is coming to Melbourne. Here are the details:

Date: Friday 24th  April 2015

Time: 8:30pm. Doors open at 8:00pm

Location: Nova in Carlton.

Price: $25

Tickets can be booked on the following link: http://flyfilmfest.com/IF4/

Below is a short video showing some of the highlights from: https://vimeo.com/115994964

Members, there have been some updates to the members only section of the website. Under the Skills Development tab, there is new information that is particularly aimed at our newer members. The updates include:

• A list of typical equipment used in fly fishing
• An overview of the basic setup – from the rod to the reel, fly line, leader and tippet.
• Information on Fly Rods
• Information on Fly Reels
• Information on Leaders and Tippets
• Information on the most commonly used knots.
• Some recommended Flies for beginners.

I’d encourage all new members to have a look at this information and speak to experienced members of the Club or the Committee if you need any further advice.

Welcome to all of our new members. It was great to see so many of you at the club last week. For those of you who do not have a logon for the website, please email me at webmaster@southernflyfishers.org.au and I will organise one for you.

Dear members,

Welcome to 2015. We hope you had a enjoyable and safe New Year, and managed to find a river or lake somewhere for some quality fishing time.

Over the break, the website has been updated with all upcoming events listed in the Club Calendar. The Club Trips page will show you all of the planned trips for February, with additional trips to be listed soon.

Additionally, there is some new content under Skills Development that is particularly aimed at our newer members. This section will continue to be updated in the coming weeks to allow all new members to have as much access to information that we can provide.

The December 2014 edition of the Fly Fisher is now available. This includes:

• The Presidents Report
• Calendar – Coming Events & Notices
• Committee – Officers and Delegates 2014–2015
• Noojee Streams Trip Report
• Tasmania Trip Report
• Christmas Party in Pictures
• Southern Open 1st Round Results & SFF Club Caps/Badges
• General Meeting Minutes
• Accommodation Offers
• Membership Nomination Form

Members please note that to access the full version of the December 2014 Fly Fisher you will need to login and go to the Current Fly Fisher section under the Club Magazine tab.