A little taster of this years great show. With increased footfall and an amazing cocktail from the best of the fly fishing world. We look forward to next year’s event, please put the following dates in your diary 22/23 MARCH 2019. Continue reading The London Fly Fishing Fair 2018
Having been a passionate deer hunter for the best part of my life, It became a natural progression for me to embrace the material these animals have provided me with over the years and learn everything I could about it … Continue reading Deer hair part I
The Leptophlebia marginata and vespertina or sepia and claret dun are two very abundent mayflies that prefer more acidic waters like, hill lochs and forest lakes. This easy pattern can be made to imitate both these naturals. When the big … Continue reading How to tie Sepia & Claret dun
When the big flies are on the water you need a pattern that ticks all the boxes. Heres a mayfly dun that gives a great footprint and is easy to tie. Hook: Mustad C53S # 10-14 Thread: Cream Tail: Moose … Continue reading How to tie big mayfly dun
A simple little mayfly dun, that not only represents a blue winged olive but just with a little change in size and colour can be made to represent many other small mayflies. Hook: Mustad R30 # 12-18 Thread: Olive Tail: … Continue reading Blue winged olive (Aurivilli) mayfly