A classic quill wing style dun. A traditional pattern and technique that gives one of the best footprints and silhouettes of an adult mayfly. Quill wing blue dun pattern recipe Hook: Mustad R30 # 12 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 grey … Continue reading Quill wing blue dun pattern
A real simple beetle/ bug that has never failed me even under super selective feeding. Your help and support in keeping the channel going is greatly appreciated. If you enjoy the videos please subscribe to my YouTube channel. Thanks… Continue reading The Beetle Bug
This is the trout version of the river Tay salmon fly. Also better known for being a killer sea trout pattern for peaty coloured rivers and lochs. Dunkeld wet fly pattern recipe Hook: Mustad S70 # 8 Tying thread: Black … Continue reading Dunkeld wet fly
A rather unusual pattern from North Yorkshire that has gained a super reputation as a real trout and grayling treat. John Storey fly pattern recipe Hook: Mustad R30 # 12 Tying thread: Black 6/0 Wing: Mallard flank Body: Peacock herl … Continue reading John Storey fly
This well known Welsh pattern represents a small beetle of the same name (red & black) that is found along the river and lake banks of the Welsh countryside. One of the classic peacock herl patterns that trout just love. … Continue reading Coch y Bonddu wet fly
This little midge has proven a great asset early on in the season under difficult midge hatching conditions and later also as a mosquito. The original had a traditional parachute hackle but I changed this recently to my CdC para … Continue reading CdC para weld midge emerger
