Traditional Tenkara Fly
A Tenkara pattern tied on a traditional blind-eyed hook. Hook: Traditional blind-eyed Tenkara hook size 12 Silk: Uni-thread 8/0 coloured olive Hackle: Furnace hen cape Thorax: Hare’s ear dubbing …
Olive Tenkara Fly
An article explaining how to tie Tenkara flies on eyed hooks, in this case, an Olive Tenkara Fly. Hook: Tiemco BL 209 size 12 Silk: Uni-thread 8/0 coloured olive Hackle: Furnace hen cape Thorax: Hare’s ear dubbing …
Green-Bodied Willie Gun
Here is a video, showing you how to tie a Green Bodied Willie Gun. Hook: Single or double of size to suit conditions Silk: Red or fluoro red Tag: Gold oval Rib: Gold Oval Body: Green holographic tinsel Hackle: Tied in as …
Silver Wilkinson (Hair Wing)
This is a video description of a salmon fly pattern, Silver Wilkinson (Hair wing). Hook: double or single of your choice. (In the video I have used a Ken Sawada double size 10) Silk: Flou Red 8/0 Wisp Tag: Silver oval and …
Pink Czech Nymph
Here’s the video showing you how to tie a Pink Czech Nymph. Perfect for Grayling or Trout. Hook: Barbless Czech nymph hook size 10 to 6 Silk: Flour red 8/0 Rib 1: Invisible thread or 2lbs mono Rib 2: Fine gold oval …
Red Maggot
Here is a video of how to tie the Red Maggot, perfect for Grayling and Trout. Hook size 10 Czech nymph hook Silk: 8/0 fluoro red Underbody: Lead wire Over body: Cream coloured latex strip or rubber band Head: as tying silk …
Simple Nymph Pattern
Here is a video for a simple nymph pattern for the Grayling. It will also work nicely for trout. Hook size: 14 barbless Partridge Head: Tungsten bead 2mm Silk: as body material Body: Nymphit olive Thorax: Nymphit red Varnished with Deer Creek …
How to Choose the Correct Fly – Part 3 – Flat-Winged (Diptera)
Part 3 deals with the area of flat-winged flies. Often overlooked for rivers but are a main staple food item to fish in lakes. These include the midge (Chironomid) and similar types of insect. In the main, they are again an advanced …
How to Choose the Correct Fly – Part 2 – Caddis Flies (Trichoptera/Sedge)
One species of fly that is often forgotten about in fly-fishing is the caddies fly. Most fly anglers only ever seem to fish it as the light is fading when some large red sedge are skittering across the river surface. These types …
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