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    • 30/04/2025
    • 18:30 - 21:00
    • Palmerston Game Fishing Club, 28 Catalina Road, Marlow Lagoon NT 0830
    Register

    Members, friends and guests are invited to join Darwin Flyrodders for their General Meeting.

    Come along and catch up with friends old and new. We'll then have a BBQ, you can enjoy a social drink and get some hints and tips from our club members. 

    Doors Open: 6:30pm
    General Meeting commences: 7:30pm

    Cost: $5 for the BBQ & Drinks available to purchase from the bar.   Please register online to ensure sufficient catering. 

    We hope to see you there! 

    • 02/05/2025
    • 18:00
    • 04/05/2025
    • 16:30
    • Corroboree Park Tavern, Arnhem Highway, Marrakai
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    The 33rd Territory Freshwater Fly Fishing Open is being held on Saturday and Sunday the 3rd-4th May 2025.

    The event will be held on the iconic Corroboree Billabong, with over 50 kilometres of navigable waters.

    Teams of 2 people will target premier species barramundi and saratoga, earning double points. Points for length are also awarded to :

    • tarpon
    • sleepy cod
    • longtoms
    • catfish.

    Schedule

    Competition brief: Friday 8pm

    Fishing times:

    • Saturday 7am - 5pm (scores in)
    • Sunday 7am - 1pm (scores in),

    Final presentation: Sunday afternoon

    Meals and presentations are provided by the club, as well as great prizes and a competition shirt (when ordered by cut-off date).

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is available at Corroboree Park Tavern, our wonderful sponsors. Accommodation options include:

    • family cabin (2 rooms) - air conditioned
    • container room (double) - air conditioned
    • pub room/nurse quarter demountable (double or singles) - air conditioned
    • camping.

    Cost

    Teams of 2 anglers, cost is per angler.

    Entries received after the 20th March 2025 may not receive a competition shirt due to supply chain and logistics. 

    Members Non-Members 
    Early bird angler entry (ends 20 March 2025) $310 $360
    Angler entry $330 $380


    • 28/05/2025
    • 18:30 - 21:00
    • Palmerston Game Fishing Club, 28 Catalina Road, Marlow Lagoon NT 0830
    Register

    Members, friends and guests are invited to join Darwin Flyrodders Club Social BBQ..

    Come along and catch up with friends old and new. We'll then have a BBQ, you can enjoy a social drink and get some hints and tips from our club members. 

    Doors Open: 6:30pm
    General Meeting commences: 7:30pm

    Cost: $5 for the BBQ & Drinks available to purchase from the bar.   Please register online to ensure sufficient catering. 

    We hope to see you there! 

    • 26/06/2025
    • 18:30 - 21:00
    • Palmerston Game Fishing Club, 28 Catalina Road, Marlow Lagoon NT 0830
    Register

    Members, friends and guests are invited to join Darwin Flyrodders for their General Meeting.

    Come along and catch up with friends old and new. We'll then have a BBQ, you can enjoy a social drink and get some hints and tips from our club members. 

    Doors Open: 6:30pm
    General Meeting commences: 7:30pm

    Cost: $5 for the BBQ & Drinks available to purchase from the bar.   Please register online to ensure sufficient catering. 

    We hope to see you there! 

    • 24/07/2025
    • 27/07/2025
    • Mardukal, Kakadu
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    The next Darwin Flyrodders Club Outing is scheduled for the weekend of 24th - 27th July at Mardukal Billabong.

    Timetable
    ô  Muster at Mardugal campground anytime you want.
    ô  Launch whenever you want.
    ô  Fish whenever you want.
    ô  Leave whenever you want. 
    ô  You are responsible for your own camping fees

    What to bring
    ô  The camp has plenty of facilities including fireplaces, toilets, water and hot showers. Gagadju Cooinda is not far away for fuel, food and other supplies.
    ô  The campground caters for generators but you have to be in the authorised areas.
    ô  The boat ramp is perfect and in the campground. You will have access to Mardugal, Home and Jim Jim billabongs. Maybe to Yellow Waters but it depends on the water level. You could always drive to the Yellow Waters ramp only about 8 kms away.
    ô  Main target species in the billabong are Barra and Toga. Habitat covers pretty much everything you would expect; pandanus, lillies/lotus, snags, deep holes, steep banks, shallow creek entries and extensive weed-beds.

    Getting There By Car
    ô  Departing Darwin take the Stuart Highway south to the Arnhem Highway. Head out to Kakadu National Park. A few kilometres short of Jabiru turn right onto the Kakadu Highway. The Marudgal campground is signposted about 50 kilometres south.
    ô  Travel time about 3 ½ hours from Darwin.
    ô  Remember all fish count for the annual Top-Ten and Champion Angler Competitions and you also get a bonus 100 points for attending a club outing.  Make sure you get your scores submitted to the Weighmaster by 05 August 2025.


    • 30/07/2025
    • 18:30 - 21:00
    • Palmerston Game Fishing Club, 28 Catalina Road, Marlow Lagoon NT 0830
    Register

    Members, friends and guests are invited to join Darwin Flyrodders Club Social BBQ..

    Come along and catch up with friends old and new. We'll then have a BBQ, you can enjoy a social drink and get some hints and tips from our club members. 

    Doors Open: 6:30pm
    General Meeting commences: 7:30pm

    Cost: $5 for the BBQ & Drinks available to purchase from the bar.   Please register online to ensure sufficient catering. 

    We hope to see you there! 

    • 27/08/2025
    • 18:30 - 21:00
    • Palmerston Game Fishing Club, 28 Catalina Road, Marlow Lagoon NT 0830
    Register

    Members, friends and guests are invited to join Darwin Flyrodders for their General Meeting.

    Come along and catch up with friends old and new. We'll then have a BBQ, you can enjoy a social drink and get some hints and tips from our club members. 

    Doors Open: 6:30pm
    General Meeting commences: 7:30pm

    Cost: $5 for the BBQ & Drinks available to purchase from the bar.   Please register online to ensure sufficient catering. 

    We hope to see you there! 

    • 24/09/2025
    • 18:30 - 21:00
    • Palmerston Game Fishing Club, 28 Catalina Road, Marlow Lagoon NT 0830
    Register

    Members, friends and guests are invited to join Darwin Flyrodders Club Social BBQ..

    Come along and catch up with friends old and new. We'll then have a BBQ, you can enjoy a social drink and get some hints and tips from our club members. 

    Doors Open: 6:30pm
    General Meeting commences: 7:30pm

    Cost: $5 for the BBQ & Drinks available to purchase from the bar.   Please register online to ensure sufficient catering. 

    We hope to see you there! 

    • 03/10/2025
    • 07:00
    • 05/10/2025
    • 16:00
    • Sandpalms Roadhouse Tropical Motel, Fog Bay Road, Dundee Forest (Bynoe Harbour)
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    This fun and challenging fly fishing contest is held in the fish rich waters of Bynoe Harbour. This vast natural harbour, with its myriad of fishing options, is a fly fishing haven. There are ample mud flats that provide outstanding run-off sight fishing opportunities. The usual rocky outcrops, islands, creeks and tidal estuaries provide numerous surface and deep water fly fishing challenges.

    This catch and release tournament focuses on seven target species including Barramundi, Salmon, Tarpon, Queenfish, Trevally, Mackerel and Snapper. The Challenge is to land all of the 7 species in one day.

    The competition is based at Sandpalms Roadhouse Tropical Motel, Bynoe. Meals, evening entertainment and presentations are provided by the Darwin Flyrodders, as well as great prizes and a competition shirt.

    The competition brief will be held on Thursday at 8pm with fishing times Friday & Saturday 7am - 5pm (scores in), Sunday 7am - 1pm (scores in), final presentation at 3pm Sunday

    To ensure your accommodation is secured, please contact Sandpalms Roadhouse Tropical Motel on 08 8978 2822 and let them know you're a competitor.

    Competition Fees

       Members Non-Members 
     Early bird - Angler Entry (up to 1st August) $380 $400 
     Angler Entry  $430 $480
    Note: Due to logistical issues competition shirts will not be available till after the competition.     

    Rules

    The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Leader Regulations for Territory Fly Fishing Saltwater Challenge.

    READ THE RULES


    • 29/10/2025
    • 18:30 - 21:00
    • Palmerston Game Fishing Club, 28 Catalina Road, Marlow Lagoon NT 0830
    Register

    Members, friends and guests are invited to join Darwin Flyrodders for their General Meeting.

    Come along and catch up with friends old and new. We'll then have a BBQ, you can enjoy a social drink and get some hints and tips from our club members. 

    Doors Open: 6:30pm
    General Meeting commences: 7:30pm

    Cost: $5 for the BBQ & Drinks available to purchase from the bar.   Please register online to ensure sufficient catering. 

    We hope to see you there! 

    • 26/11/2025
    • 18:30 - 21:00
    • Palmerston Game Fishing Club, 28 Catalina Road, Marlow Lagoon NT 0830
    Register

    Members, friends and guests are invited to join Darwin Flyrodders Club Social BBQ..

    Come along and catch up with friends old and new. We'll then have a BBQ, you can enjoy a social drink and get some hints and tips from our club members. 

    Doors Open: 6:30pm
    General Meeting commences: 7:30pm

    Cost: $5 for the BBQ & Drinks available to purchase from the bar.   Please register online to ensure sufficient catering. 

    We hope to see you there! 

    • 29/11/2025
    • 16:30
    • TBC
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    Come and celebrate the year with us at TBC

    Members, families, friends and sponsors are all welcome.

    Finger food will be supplied, let us know if you have any dietary requirements.


    • 17/12/2025
    • 18:30 - 21:00
    • Palmerston Game Fishing Club, 28 Catalina Road, Marlow Lagoon NT 0830
    Register

    Members, friends and guests are invited to join Darwin Flyrodders for their General Meeting.

    Come along and catch up with friends old and new. We'll then have a BBQ, you can enjoy a social drink and get some hints and tips from our club members. 

    Doors Open: 6:30pm
    General Meeting commences: 7:30pm

    Cost: $5 for the BBQ & Drinks available to purchase from the bar.   Please register online to ensure sufficient catering. 

    We hope to see you there! 

Past events

26/03/2025 DFR Club Social Night
19/02/2025 2025 Annual General Meeting and Awards
29/01/2025 DFR Club Night Social Gathering at Palmerston Golf Club
23/11/2024 DFR Christmas Drinks
30/10/2024 DFR General Meeting
27/09/2024 2024 Territory Saltwater Fly Fishing Challenge (TSWFFC)
24/09/2024 DFR Club Night
27/08/2024 Tuesday DFR General Meeting
31/07/2024 DFR General Meeting
26/06/2024 DFR General Meeting
29/05/2024 DFR General Meeting
03/05/2024 32nd Territory Freshwater Fly Fishing Open (TFWFFO) - 2024
24/04/2024 DFR General Meeting
27/03/2024 DFR General Meeting
28/02/2024 2023 Top Ten Awards and 2024 AGM
09/12/2023 DFR Christmas Drinks
29/11/2023 DFR General Meeting
25/10/2023 DFR Social Event
27/09/2023 DFR General Meeting
08/09/2023 2023 Territory Saltwater Fly Fishing Challenge (TSWFFC)
30/08/2023 DFR Social Event
26/07/2023 DFR General Meeting
28/06/2023 DFR Social Event
24/05/2023 DFR General Meeting
29/04/2023 31st Territory Freshwater Fly Fishing Open (TFWFFO) - 2023
26/04/2023 DFR Social Event
29/03/2023 DFR General Meeting
22/02/2023 2022 Top Ten Awards and 2023 AGM
03/12/2022 Darwin Flyrodders Christmas Party
03/12/2022 Darwin Flyrodders Christmas Party
27/10/2022 DFR Social Event - Date Change - Thursday 27 Oct 2022
21/10/2022 Territory Saltwater Fly Fishing Challenge (TSWFFC)
28/09/2022 DFR General Meeting
17/09/2022 DFR Club Outing - Bynoe Bastard Bash
31/08/2022 DFR Social Event
30/07/2022 DFR Club Outing - Mardukal, Kakadu
27/07/2022 DFR General Meeting
29/06/2022 DFR Social Event
18/06/2022 DFR Club Outing - Corroboree Billabong - CHANGED LOCATION
25/05/2022 DFR General Meeting
30/04/2022 30th Territory Freshwater Fly Fishing Open (TFWFFO) - 2022
27/04/2022 DFR Social Event - Freshwater Fly Tying
30/03/2022 DFR General Meeting
26/03/2022 DFR Club Outing - Manton Dam
19/02/2022 Annual General Meeting & Top Ten Awards
27/01/2022 DFR Social Event - Jan 2022 Meet and Greet
26/11/2021 Darwin Flyrodders Christmas Party
27/10/2021 DFR Social Event
29/09/2021 General Meeting
17/09/2021 Territory Saltwater Fly Fishing Challenge (TSWFFC)
25/08/2021 ONLINE - DFR Social Event
28/07/2021 General Meeting
30/06/2021 DFR Social Event
26/05/2021 General Meeting
22/05/2021 DFR Club Outing - Adelaide River / Goat Island
30/04/2021 Territory Freshwater Fly Fishing Open (TFWFFO)
28/04/2021 DFR Social Event
31/03/2021 General Meeting
20/02/2021 Annual General Meeting & Top Ten Awards
12/12/2020 Darwin Flyrodders Christmas Party
25/11/2020 General Meeting
28/10/2020 DFR Social Event
30/09/2020 General Meeting
11/09/2020 Territory Saltwater Fly Fishing Challenge (TSWFFC)
26/08/2020 DFR Social Event
31/07/2020 DFR Club Outing - Mardukal Billabong
29/07/2020 General Meeting
24/06/2020 DFR Social Event
06/06/2020 June Club Outing
29/04/2020 DFR Social Event (online)
25/03/2020 General Meeting CANCELLED
22/02/2020 Annual General Meeting & Top Ten Awards
30/10/2019 DFR Social Event
20/10/2019 Gone Fishing Day 2019
25/09/2019 General Meeting
06/09/2019 Territory Saltwater Fly Fishing Challenge (TSWFFC)
28/08/2019 DFR Social Event
02/08/2019 DFR Club Outing - Mardugal Billabong
31/07/2019 General Meeting
26/06/2019 DFR Social Event
29/05/2019 General Meeting
03/05/2019 Territory Freshwater Fly Fishing Open (TFWFFO)
24/04/2019 DFR Social Event
27/03/2019 General Meeting
23/02/2019 Annual General Meeting
30/11/2018 Christmas Party
02/11/2018 Territory Saltwater Fly Fishing Challenge (TSWFFC)
31/10/2018 DFR Gathering - In Memory of Scotty Mitchell
29/08/2018 Social Event - Fly Tying Night
25/07/2018 General Meeting
27/06/2018 Social Event - DFR Fly Casting Competition
30/05/2018 General Meeting
04/05/2018 Territory Freshwater Fly Fishing Open (TFWFFO)
02/05/2018 Social Event - Fly Tying and Casting Lessons
07/04/2018 The Art of Fly Tying Training Day
28/03/2018 General Meeting
28/02/2018 Social Event - Fly Tying Night
31/01/2018 Annual General Meeting

Address
Palmerston Game Fishing Club
28 Catalina Road
Marlow Lagoon NT 0830