Month: January 2019
Christmas tree streamer
The Juletræet as the original is called in Danish or translated, Christmas tree is a popular Danish coastal pattern for sea run browns. The original is from the early 80’s and comes from Danish fly tyer Steen Ulnits. This simple but effective pattern is easy to tie but requires the correct Mylar tubing. Many Mylar’s when the weave is opened, the tinsel will be curled and impossible to get to lie flat, you will need one that is easily opened and all the strands of tinsel are straight. The Christmas tree has a great swimming action and needless to say, … Continue reading Christmas tree streamer
Hotspot pheasant tail nymph
A quick and easy pheasant tail nymph with a UV hot spot attractor wing case. For those cold days grayling fishing. Continue reading Hotspot pheasant tail nymph
Killer Bug
Killer bug classic Grayling pattern from nymph expert and legendary river keeper Frank Sawyer still doesn’t disappoint, but if you follow Sawyer’s tying instruction, the killer or (grayling) bug as it was originally named, could and should only be tied … Continue reading Killer Bug
Sunrise flatwing streamer
A great pattern that creates the illusion of volume while still remaining light and easy to cast. Continue reading Sunrise flatwing streamer
Quill body buzzer
A quick early season midge larvae, that with a little change in colour and size, is a good generic pattern for most buzzers. If you enjoy watching the videos please like, share & subscribe to my YouTube channel .Your help … Continue reading Quill body buzzer
Extended mayfly body pattern
A simple but realistic extended body technique, that will give any mayfly dun or spinner pattern that little extra. If you enjoy watching the videos please like & subscribe to my YouTube channel. Your help and support in keeping the … Continue reading Extended mayfly body pattern
Gammarus Jelly bean scud
The Willy Wonker of Gammarus patterns. A great looking scud pattern that is not only extremely easy to tie, but also a deadly pattern for both fresh and salt water. Gammarus Jelly bean scud pattern Hook: Mustad C49S # 6-14 … Continue reading Gammarus Jelly bean scud
Foam mayfly emerger
A simple emerger for those larger mayflies that will float all day long! Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT:Buy SIMMS fishing products:EPIC water filters Very useful thing when fishing:Trouts fly … Continue reading Foam mayfly emerger