Flies.

A subject that evokes great passion amongst most trout fisherman. Hours are spent at the fly tying vice with fur, feather and synthetic materials to create magnificent, miniture works of art. For others the fishing tackle shop provides the venue to interrogate rows of little perspex boxes, discussing with staff the merits of various patterns. Time spent seeking the right fly for the job!



A pattern that works brilliantly one day will fail hopelessly the next. For keen fly fishers this momentary frustration quickly turns into a challenge, one that must be met! So the puzzle unfolds. What are the trout feeding on? Which fly would work best? Mimic a natural fly or use an attractor pattern?
Put in simple terms different conditions demand different flies. Therefore the flyfisher needs an array of flies to deal with different situations. The start of a lifelong obsession, collecting and tying new trout flies. I have identified a few patterns that I find very useful. I hope you find some of my favourite patterns useful.

Dry flies

Simple selection identifying a few of my 'must have' dries. more>

Nymphs.

Most of the trouts food is found sub-surface, no wonder nymphs are so important to the flyfisher. more>

Wet flies.

Wet flies are often regarded as old fashioned but some patterns can still deliver. more>

Lures.

Many suggest small fish, others just shout 'eat me!' more>

Personalised Gift Packs.

Collections of high quality trout flies in 'personalised gift packs' will shortly be available. more>