As the 2026-2027 trout season is underway in all Australia states and territories, fly fishing and fly tying becomes a greater focus for may Australian anglers, and most certainly for you guys, our loyal customers. So, whilst we're out there visiting clubs throughout the Winter months, this still carries on into Spring and Summer so we can engage with you guys and hopefully share a little knowledge and a bit of gossip along the way.
I’m constantly in the process of updating the list of upcoming events. So, whether you are all settling down to the vise to begin refilling those fly boxes for the next season, or about to head out to empty the box into the trees in the new season, we're trying to get out and meet as many of you, to help in your fly tying journey.
At time of writing (now updated...again), I am still finalizing details of some appearances and events through the Summer and into next year. So I will update this post as more dates are confirmed. For now, here is the list of dates for these upcoming events and a few recently attended ones for reference :
May 5th 2026 – Anchored Outdoors (online)
Location Anchored Outdoors Monthly Fly Tying Class
Anchored Outdoors Members Website
https://anchoredoutdoors.com/events/members-tying-night-guest-instructor-rob-gee-2/
May 21st 2026 ACT Fly Fishers
Canberra Deakin Football Club
3 Grose Street
Deakin
ACT 2600
July 12th 2026 – GREENWELLS FLY FISHING CLUB
GreenField Park
Alma Steet
Albury
NSW 2640
September 24th 2026 Bendigo & District Flyfishers
Brennan Park Swimming Pool
Houlahan St
Kennington
VIC 3550
October 7th 2026 Wangaratta Fly Fishing Club
Rotary Log Cabin
28 Chisholm Street
Wangaratta
VIC 3677
November 7th & 8th 2026 – Regional Vic Fishing Expo - BENDIGO
Prince of Wales Showgrounds
Regional Events Building
Holmes Rd
Bendgo
VIC 3550
2026 Date TBA - Ballarat Flyfishers
Lake Wendouree
VIC 3350
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These events are always a highlight of my winter season, even though some fall into Spring and even into summer. We go through a range of topics, always fly tying related, be it how to tie specific patterns, and how to fish said flies being discussed. I’ll always have the vise with me. One cannot travel without ones vise and tools. So we’ll be tying flies for discussion, and often as a group if the club members so wish too.
If you’re a member of any of these clubs, be sure to get down to those nights so we can all catch up. If you’re not currently a member of these clubs, and would like to attend, get in touch with the clubs’ president or membership secretaries and become an active member. You can click the links on each club’s listing above to find their contact details.
There's a good chance you'll find me at other venues again in the following year, just watch this space!
For now, make the most of the last weeks of the trout season in Victoria and New South Wales. I’ll see you all over the winter. Happy tying!