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Stewart Edwards80 viewsJoined August 2009
Reason for joining: I joined with a view to interacting with members at monthly meetings, going to the shack and spending some time fishing. Sadly, I work 6 days a week and simply can't find the time to achieve my objectives. I started fly fishing at the age of 30 and spent many a day fishing in the Snowy area of NSW, Oberon and in NZ.

Favourite patterns: I don't really have a favourite fly pattern however of the 100 odd fly's I have tied I have received most favourable comments about my dry fly Red Spinner.

Favourite type of fly fishing: I love wading up a stream with a gravel bottom. Not all that happy in a fast flowing stream or river with unexpected deep holes and boulders. The concept of salt water fishing with a fly and rod appeals. I enjoy lake fishing when polaroiding.

Chris Berndt80 viewsJoined January 2013
Reason for joining: I hope to meet people with similar interests. I have a passion for understanding the Tasmanian environment and find fishing an excellent pastime which leads to a deeper understanding of our surroundings. I have been bait and spin fishing for a number of years but after meeting Doug Miller and seeing the joy he gains from fly fishing I decided it was time to convert.
I have been fly tying for two years
Favourite fly patterns: At this early stage of my fly tying career I have gained great enjoyment from tying Woolly Buggers of various colours and have managed some good quality Red Tags.
Favourite type of fly fishing: Dry fly fishing late in the afternoon on the banks of the Macquarie River has been a highlight with fish rising and insects hatching.
My Goals in the near future are tying a wider variety of fly patterns and spending time fishing the Western Lakes Wilderness fishery.

John Spencer79 viewsJoined January 2005
Reason for joining: I wanted to improve my fly tying skills by learning from other members and to go fly tying and fishing with other people with similar interests. The club having two shacks was also a consideration for joining.
I started fly tying around 1983/84, only about 12 months after I took up fly fishing. I was initially self taught (reading books) but very quickly realised I needed to improved my skills so I undertook one of Dave Tadd's Adult Ed courses.

Favourite patterns: Possum & CDC Emerger, Iron Blue Dun, Hickory Fly (top secret), & any fly that allows me to out fish Westy.

Favourite type of fly fishing: River fishing to sighted fish and dun fishing from the boat.

Anna Bellette79 viewsJoined the club 17/8/2015
My reason for joining is to learn to tie patterns and gain knowledge in all aspects of fly tying. Why we tie certain patterns, when to fish them and learn about appropriate materials to use. I think learning about the materials is important as well.
I have probably been tying for a year and a half. I was having a chat to someone who has been fishing for a long time and voicing my concerns about not really understanding the etymology side of things and what flies to use, he quickly suggested tying my own flies and then I will start to understand the etymology side and understand fly tying. And this is how I began to tie. I started tying from watching YouTube clips and got to a point where I thought I need help.
My favourite pattern would have to be a Cicada. Not sure how to make one yet, but love fishing in NZ rivers with them.
I also like Salmon flies, I would love to learn how to make them and love the artistic side to these patterns.
My favourite type of fly fishing would have to be sight fishing in NZ rivers. I have found this really exciting.
I am very excited and feel very honoured in being accepted into The Tas Fly Tyers Club. I am looking forward to learning about tying and heading out on fishing trips.

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Malcolm Crosse78 viewsJoined October 1971
Reason for joining: to become a better fly tyer and meet local Tasmanian anglers.
I started tying in 1968. The fly Tyers� Club has been a great organisation for me to be part of all these years.

Favourite fly patterns: anything using Possum fur.

Favourite type of fly fishing: no preferences just like to have the fly on or in the water.

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Tony Dell76 viewsJoined July 1980
Reason for joining: fellowship and to learn about Tassie fly fishing after 15 years away. Have had great fun through the Club, made many lifelong friends and improved my fly tying and fishing no end as a result.

Favourite fly patterns: Green Beadyarn Yeti, Possum Parachute Emerger and Bloody Mary are old favourites. Current favourites are black marabou 'Fluffy' with tungsten bead, Tom Jones with yellow head, Charles peck's floating possum nymph with shuck and a modification of Bob Wyatt's DHE tied out of possum.

Favourite type of fly fishing: Whatever is suited to the days I can go fishing but I love to fish dry to rising fish, Lake or River.

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