When the trout are up in the water, keep those flies just under the surface. In this Blog I share my favourite patterns and why I favour them for this style of fishing. In the past, November and December would be the ideal time to get out the fast-sinking lines and some weighted lures. The […]
The 5 Must-Have Grayling Bugs! If you’re looking to target the ‘Lady Of The Stream’ then you need these proven patterns in your fly box! When it comes to fishing for grayling it really isn’t that difficult, however arming yourself with the correct flies makes catching them a whole lot easier! I have been fishing […]
This is a great little nymph that works very well from May to September.
Cracking stillwater lure/ nymph hybrid..
A three-turn water knot, easy and quick way of creating droppers.
A simple Blood Knot an easy way of attaching the fly to your tippet…
Me and my boy are pretty tight, I’m sure this is the same for lots of father and son relationships. Sadly, I never had this growing up ( long story ) and so I’ve been determined that Ben, my son, and I would have this close bond and to get this bond boys need time […]
Yes, it’s obscene, BUT it serves a purpose. With most grayling rivers being bait fished and most with maggots, following a bait fisher hampers your catch rate, so copy what they are fishing with, simple!
As they fish seem to be moving onto pinfry, this little dry fly can work very well. It can be fished the whole year through really once the trout are up, but just now it excels!
I have used this for years and it rarely let’s me down… Use it to catch pinfry feeders in June to sticklebacks feeders in September and October… I’d advise using glue after securing the foam and the eyes for a more durable fly..
