Welcome to your ultimate resource for mastering the art of creating irresistible flies for game fish. Dive into our comprehensive guides covering everything from classic salmon patterns to innovative trout flies.
Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced tier looking to refine your skills, our expert contributors share invaluable tips, techniques and step-by-step instructions.
Discover the secrets of tying effective patterns like the Ally’s Shrimp, Wickham’s Fancy and the Cascade salmon fly. Stay updated with the latest materials, tools, and trends in fly-tying to enhance your angling success on rivers, lochs, and stillwaters across the UK and beyond.
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Fly tyingStep-by-step guide to tying the Klinkhamer Special
Designed to imitate emerging flies on rivers and stillwaters, the Klinkhamer is also used in duo rigs.
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How to tie the Lite Collar Bug
A subtle fly for deep water when grayling have seen too many pink or garish patterns
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No-name Spider
Follow our step-by-step tying of this classic soft-hackled fly, best fished in water with a peaty stain
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Bullet Proof Bomb
A deadly back-end salmon fly to stir the most reluctant fish. Follow our step-by-step tying
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How to tie the Foam Beetle
Great all-rounder for river trout, especially effective under bankside trees in summer.
By Time Well Spent
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