The Hamilton Anglers Club

As part of our ongoing skills development program for members, HAC is hosting a clinic with noted NZ casting instructor Justin Cahill on Sunday June 28th.

We have over a dozen members already signed up but if you are interested and would like to join HAC please let us know.

There is no charge for the clinic

Monday evening saw 10 willing participants seated quietly in a well lit room at the Trust Waikato Building for the first of 5 HAC winter fly tying evenings. An intermediate course with a wide mix of tiers, Charlie F running the show with Ray and Gavin helping out.

The first tie was a Bronwyn Wilson pattern, a Woolly Bu**er variant which I don’t know the name of and it would be pretty cool if Bronwyn could let us know. Any trout fisher who hasn’t heard of Bronwyn should have a read of https://shepherdess.co.nz/reading-the-water/ .

Second tie was the Shakey Bealey a pattern I never heard of, check it out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFbiMu5yUNE .

These patterns challenged the majority which was what we were after.

Remember the fantastic Matariki kids fishing day at Hamilton Lake last year? Watch this space.

The Hamilton Anglers Club winter fly tying classes are just around the corner and we have 2 spaces available for anyone interested which is just about like having the winning Lotto numbers. Not normally open to non members so get in quick, starts next week.

Intermediate Fly Tying Course
Refine your skills, learn proven techniques, and tie effective patterns with confidence.

Course Details
Date: 8th June, 18th June, 6th July, 13th July, 20th July
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Trust Waikato Building, Little London Lane off London Street
Cost: $10 per session for HAC members, $20 per session for non members
Materials: All materials and tools provided but you are welcome to bring your own tying tools.
Bring: a notebook and a bottle of super glue with you
Suitable for: Fly tyers with basic experience
What You'll Learn
Advanced tying techniques and finishing methods
How to improve durability, balance, and presentation
Tips for selecting materials and tying cleaner patterns
Guidance from an experienced instructors in a supportive setting
Session 1 - brush up on your tying skills with a woolly bu**er variant and a killer soft hackle
Session 2 – two Euro jig streamers using rabbit and pine squirrel
Session 3 – intermediate nymphs, Holly Grail and Simon’s Ugly
Session 4 – Dry flies for local streams, Elk Hair Caddis and Foam Beetle
Session 5 - participants choice
Register
To register or find out more, DM the HAC

Friendly reminder 👍

Hamilton Anglers Club completed its season with a well-attended AGM and prize giving.

See photos of prize winners who were in attendance.

Delighted to announce that HAC will once again be hosting the Rise Fly Fishing Film Tour at the Event Cinema Chartwell on September 17th

Ticketing

Just what you have all been waiting for, The Hamilton Anglers Club winter fly tying classes begin on the 8th of June. Leaning towards intermediate tiers this time with the first class being a bit of a refresher and the remaining 4 classes covering advanced streamers, specialist nymphs, lake flies and foam hoppers. Something for everyone.

Ollie Bassett, current New Zealand National Champion is well know for his competition skills but he is also a terrific catcher of specimen fish and now a guide, taking locals and visitors to spots where they will encounter huge fish.

HAC was delighted to welcome Ollie, along with his "prison break" haircut to the club last week, where he shared some tactics and locations to catch a huge New Zealand trout.