The Sedgehog is a popular and highly effective dry fly pattern, especially renowned for imitating the natural behavior of sedge larvae and adult caddis flies on the water’s surface. Its unique design—featuring a distinctive wing and body profile—makes it a go-to choice for anglers looking to target trout during hatch times. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step of tying the Sedgehog, providing expert tips to ensure your flies float perfectly and replicate the movement of caddisflies with precision.
Read moreThe Double Badger is a fine and easily-tied dry-fly. Often used as an imitation on streams that flow from the Peak District, it will work during a hatch of tiny midge anywhere in the UK and abroad.
A traditional stillwater pattern given a modern and controversial twist
Summer is the time for terrestrials on stillwaters and wild lakes. Try this all-round pattern, dry or wet, for rainbow trout and wild brownies