ACT Fly Fishers is a Canberra based fly fishing club catering for the needs of freshwater and saltwater flyfishers. Meetings are held at the Canberra Deakin Football Club, Grose Street, Deakin, commencing at 7:30 PM on the first and third Thursday of each month. Fly tying nights are held on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Visitors are most welcome and you can find out about membership here.
The ACT Fly Fishers objectives are to:
- Encourage the art of angling with an artificial fly
- Protect trout and other waters
- Maintain an interest in the stocking and care of trout waters
- Foster and encourage the spirit of sportsmanship in fly fishing
- Promote social intercourse among fly fishers
Club Meetings
ACT Fly Fishers regularly features high profile visiting anglers and our own experienced members as guest speakers. We focus on sharing the skills of the more experienced fly fishers in the club with those who are less experienced.
Fly Tying
Want to hone your fly tying skills?
Never tied a fly before but would like to have a go?
New to fly tying and want some assistance?
Then come along to our monthly fly tying night at 7:30 PM on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Trips
Fishing trips are arranged regularly and cover fresh and salt water, stream and lake. They are aimed at getting members and their families together for social fishing trips. Many trips are geared towards assisting new fly fishers and include instruction on streamcraft.
Library
The library is open at most club meetings and fly tying nights. The library has a stock of books and DVD titles. The library is full of information for beginners and experienced fly fishers.
We have many topics covered such as:
- casting skills
- streamcraft
- fly tying
- rod building
- documentaries
- local and overseas interests
- saltwater fly fishing
- etc... etc... it's a huge resource for members.
Flylines Publication
Flylines is the monthly journal of the ACT Fly Fishers.
As you can see the club has many activities and resources. Why not come along to our next meeting?