If you ask the Danish fly tyer and fly fisherman Kent Korgaard Hansen about his ultimate suggestion for a baitfish imitation, he will pick this small delicate baitfish pattern out of the box – and in this video he will show you how to tie it. The fly was invented more than 10 years ago […]
Fly fishing and especially sight-fishing for Redfish is fantastic, and something all fly fishermen should experience at least once in their lifetime. The sight of a redfish in shallow water with waving tail can make anyone soft in the knees. But which flies to put in the box – in this video, Jake Villwock from […]
The massive stonefly hatches from the US, especially Montana, are well known – both by the flyfisher and the trout. And seeing the shucks from them, it is no wonder that they can bring even the biggest trout to the surface. Depending on where you live, stonefly imitations can be a must-to-have in the box […]
Smallmouth bass and baitfish imitations just work every time and if you need a fly pattern that can really attract the attention of even the most sceptical bass, this is a perfect fly to bring. Brian Schumaker from Susquehanna River Guides demonstrates his absolute favourite pattern, the Triple Shimmering Minnow – and in a colour […]
When chasing seatrout – either by the coastal line or in the rivers and streams, streamers imitating small baitfish is often the key to success. Our very own Steve Silverio has designed this beautiful yet effective pattern that combines the traditional Scandinavian wet fly tradition for seatrout fishing in running waters and the colour scheme […]
The soft hackle hare’s ear is a classic nymph pattern for a reason. Its impressionistic nature allows it to look nothing and everything all at the same time. Trout can mistake it for lots of different food items which means that they often do. Eric Naguski (www.riseformsflyfishing.com) is the author of “50 Essential Patterns from […]
If you only need one spinner pattern to have in your dryfly box, this is the one!. We have had the skilled fly tyer and fly fisher Henry Ramsay in the studio to demonstrate his all-time favourite pattern for when the trout are feeding on the hatched mayflies that are in their final stage of […]
The hope of finding the first real hatches of the big mayfly lives in the heart of most fly fishers. The day with the large, swarming mayflies and trout feeding greedily on the surface is like Christmas for fly-fishers. A hatch that will bring even the largest and most shy fish to the surface. Here […]
Flytying Tutorial by Andreas Andersson Do you want to get better at deer-hair and learn from one of the very best? We have asked Swedish deer-hair expert Andreas Andersson to give his best three tips for choosing the correct tools – both standard and more specialised and how to prepare and cut deer-hair before tying. […]
Ahrex Hooks: Although the largest trout often feed on baitfish, a heavy smaller nymph can be really effective to make contact with them. The classic yet simple Girdle Bug with the white lively rubber legs can really be effective – whether it is smaller trout in small creeks to the very large sea run brown […]
