Welcome to our club!
Northern Suburbs Fly Fishing Club is a Melbourne based fly fishing club with a very
active membership of over 90. We pursue all aspects of fly-fishing in fresh &
salt water using modern techniques and technologies while upholding many of the
older values of the sport.
The Club was established in 1971 and is situated at
Yarrambat Park Lake, Yan Yean Road, Yarrambat. (Melways Map 184 F5). Enter
the golf course driveway and turn right towards clubrooms. Our Clubrooms are located
beside a lake, which is regularly stocked by fisheries.
The Club meets every Thursday in the month - guests are always welcome. All meetings
begin at 7.45pm. The 1st Thursday of the month is our general meeting General meetings
usually conclude with a guest speaker The 2nd and 4th Thursday are fly tying nights
The club has all the necessary equipment and materials for newcomers use The 3rd
Thursday is our committee meeting
Other activities held throughout the year include regular fishing trips fly casting,
coaching and competitions, Introduction to fly fishing courses (see below), and
“Come & Try Fishing" days.
Introductory Fly Fishing Course
Let Northern introduce you to this fantastic recreation with an
introduction course held over a three week period. This course is a must
for budding fly fishers who want to kick off their fly fishing careers armed with
all the necessary requirements to get you over the ‘frustration stage’
that most newcomers experience when they first start out.
There is a heavy emphasis on casting technique and all aspects of practice and Theory
are covered.
Cost includes one year's annual membership and joining fee.
Beginners Fly Tying Course
During this course, participants will learn to tie approximately 14 flies and learn
most of the methods used to tie nearly every fly you will ever need. Basic tools
will be discussed, as well as hooks, materials, proportions and the life cycles
of the insects most important to fly-fishing, as well as lots more. All tools required
will be provided.
Courses are limited to a maximum of 6 participants to maximise your learning experience.
Cost includes one year’s annual subs and joining fee, course booklet and materials
to tie 3 of each fly to be taught.
Map Reading Course
This new course has proved to be very popular. Learn from our army trained instructors
to help you stay safe in the Australian bush.
The aim of the Map Reading Course is to give participants the knowledge, skills
and confidence to plan and conduct field navigation using Topographic Maps, Magnetic
Compasses and Protractors.
The course is conducted over 4 sessions, 3 in the class room covering the theoretical
aspects of Map Craft and Navigation which culminates in a Field Trip to practice
cross country navigation over a 4-5 km distance.
The course cost includes a work / reference booklet, relevant 1:25000 & 1:50000
Scale Maps, a Silva Ranger 3 Compass and Combination Protractor Roamer.
Expertise
In addition to these courses several of our members are FFF certified casting instructors,
including an expert in Spey casting. >
We also have amongst our membership expert rod builders, including makers of split
cane bamboo rods.
Contact Peter Watson for more information
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