Southern Fly Fishing Adventures

30/08/2026

With ONLY DAYS to go to start of the NEW Fly Fishing season, excitement is truly building. I have it on excellent authority that there is not much in the way of snow in the High Country. Recent rains in the area has washed considerable snow into the the valleys and rivers. This is potentially a good thing. Less snow, less run-off, earlier on the streams due to not a lot of melt to go - obviously means a quicker start to stream fishing. Given our excellent Fly Fishing season last year, there is considerable expectation of another bumper season. We wish everyone a great season. If you are considering learning or further experiences on the water - do not hesitate in booking your ADVENTURE now!!!

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10/08/2026

Well, it's stopped raining - for the moment!! It's SO important that all this rain has fallen. As we have said previously, this is SUCH an important time. The High Country has has a reasonably mild Winter with minimal snow falls on the higher peaks. So this rain (which lasted for 3 days) allows the flows and again - 'cleans the log-jams etc' in and around the local streams. This can also 'make' log-jams, which depending where they are can also be an important part of the eco/river system. The trout use these to hide and take refuge. And it so amazing to revisit sections of streams that last season were relatively benign - to a the new season being full of exciting sections where the trout hide. There is likely more rains in the next few weeks, but we are slowly moving into Spring and then the new season begins. We all look forward to the new season full of anticipation and we'll all start looking to make plans to head into the waters in and around the High Country. Last season was good, but I have a sneaking suspicion that the new season could eclipse it.....let's hope so anyways.

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02/06/2026

As we head to toward the end of season 25/26 and into Winter (Mother Nature is already letting us humans - who is actually in-charge). SOUTHERN Fly Fishing ADVENTURES would like to thank each and every client who we have been fortunate enough to be of service to this season. The weather was a little up and down (early) and then of course our long fire season put paid to some of our Adventures for those clients - which was a bit sad. The rivers have very recently had quite a inflow from rains and early snow melt. With any real luck our Winter will be full of rains and snow - which will hold us in good-stead for next season. From the 'usual-suspects' - some reports have come through lately of reasonable numbers of Trout in some of our more important streams in the High-Country. Again, this should be a good indicator for next seasons numbers. AGAIN - many thanks - have a safe 'off-season'. SOUTHERN Fly Fishing ADVENTURES.

31/03/2026

Some absolutely beautiful HIGH COUNTRY AUTUMINAL weather has befallen us. Cool evenings and stunning sunny days has cause for some fantastic Fly Fishing. Reports coming in for some excellent trout have been caught (most released) on both Dry and Wet flies. Crystal clear wtaers after our most recent rainfall has the BEST conditions you will find in the HIGH COUNTRY.

23/12/2025

More storms on Saturday have seen our High Country streams really absorb the run-off. What were clean, low and productive streams - have turned them into turbid, ugly and high!! Very dangerous IF anyone was silly enough to even attempt to enter the water ... for why? - would be an important question ... anyways ... all of us at SOUTHERN Fly Fishing ADVENTURES would like to pass on our best wishes to ALL our clients (old and new) a WONDERFUL & SAFE Festive season. With any luck at all - our streams will clear soon and we can all get back to what is important - Fly Fishing. Cheers ...

16/12/2025

The weather is still playing tricks. Although it does seem to have settled .... a little. A nice 2 & a bit hours on the water on Tuesday produced a FANTASTIC Brown in a little quiet run. We watched the Trout sitting in the run, and then he was spooked, but came back to the back of the run only to swallow the offering. A fat healthy Brown was caught, photographed and released back to the delight of those present. Maybe ... just maybe things are moving forward in a positive way this season.

29/11/2025

Coming into Summer??? Cool conditions - rain, wind and even snow? Hmmm going to set for a very interesting season … reports are relatively quiet regarding Trout so far. Fluctuating river levels from rain are not helping but occasionally - just occasionally there are pockets of ‘Rainbow’ gold - here and there makes for anticipation and excitement!! Once the weather settles - things will undoubtedly make for some exciting fly fishing.

17/11/2025

Some VERY strange weather of late in the High Country. Snow on the mountains with a interesting amount of rain has made for careful considerations with clients so far this season. YO-YO comes to mind .... AND of course the most IMPORTANT consideration is the SAFETY of all. And we have mentioned this before with our posts - it's not necessarily the clarity of the water (which is obviously a MAJOR factor), - but - the speed of flow. One wrong step onto a slippery rock and one might find oneself drifting into Myrtleford (without a paddle!!!) which is nice if you're into that kind of thing .... but ..... we are here to Fly Fish for Trout...... tight lines!!!

15/06/2025

Well folks another Fly Fishing season done!! And to be very honest - it's been an extremely tough season gone. First we had the fish taken by birds then we had minimal water, then a good flush but the fish remained elusive until the end. This year has been one of the more 'stranger' years as so far the way the weather changed and changed again...to the lack of fish (taken by birds) then an average run then it peetered out to be a really tough year. The dry weather hasn't helped out waterways either. Let's hope we can get some good rains (snow has fallen in the High-Country already) but of we can get some solid and significant rains over Winter & Spring - we may be able have a solid season in '25/'26. Again, to our clients old and new - we thank you for your patronage and hope you all enjoyed the interaction either by phone, email or in person. Thank you again = take care. Cheers!!

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05/03/2025

In fantastic weather conditions yesterday, warm, sunny with a gentle breeze and crystal clear streams - we were able to hit the water with a client in the afternoon. The streams have had a tough time over this current season, and whilst the fishery has also been at times pretty tough going, several Trout were seen rising and -unfortunately missed. I think both the client and I were both quite surprised at the ferocity at which the fly was smashed (but missed). At this time of year most hopper patterns seem to account for most Trout.....which is what we selected. A satisfying afternoon with a fantastic client.... very well done indeed!!! An enjoyable time....it yes it seems there are still plenty of Trout to be caught, however patience seems to be the strategy.

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