Hawker-Overend Fishing
A step-by-step guide on how to tie two Grannom fly patterns for trout fishing in April. Included is a brief description of the natural fly and where/when to fish these patterns.
Discover the top trout flies for April on the Welsh Dee. This article shares tips on when and how to fish them, which will improve your fly fishing game!
March Brown fly hatches sound the spring dinner bell for hungry brown trout. This article shares 9 great patterns and how to fish them in preparation for this fishing event.
A beginner’s guide to tying and fishing North Country Spider Flies. It covers how to tie my favourite fly patterns and the fishing techniques used to fish the spider patterns that are always found in my fly box.
Large Dark Olive fly hatches send overwintered brown trout into a feeding frenzy. To prepare for this fishing bonanza, here are 9 great fly patterns and how to fish them.
A fishing report charting my trips to the Welsh Dee to keep the readers informed on how it has been fishing. It’s a valuable resource for anyone planning a fishing trip to the Welsh Dee.
Discover the top trout flies for March fishing on the Welsh Dee. Learn effective techniques and fly selection for catching brown trout. Get expert tips and insights from our fishing log.
A beginner’s guide to Czech nymphing for grayling and trout fishing. It covers the technique and a selection of nymphs that are essential to mastering this valuable fly fishing technique.
A step-by-step guide to tying the Jingler fly, which is a great imitation of Large Dark Olives and Brook Duns. Overwintered brown trout will aggressively devour it passes by in March and April.
For a long time, I’d wanted to go fishing on the River Wye in Derbyshire. So, I couldn’t resist participating in the Charity Grayling Event on the private Peacock Fly Fishing Club’s beat…
This article shares 10 of my favourite grayling flies for February. It details how to tie and fish these productive fly patterns under various river conditions on the Welsh Dee.
Discover how to tie and fish the Greenwells Glory spider, wet and dry fly patterns, which I always have in my fly box. These flies regularly catch trout and grayling and have fish food written all over them.
Step-by-step instruction on how to tie 2 Griffith’s Gnat dry fly patterns I regularly fish. They are simple patterns for catching trout and grayling that are feeding on midges and small flies.
Join us in experiencing the delights of grayling fishing at Llandderfel on the Welsh Dee. This post shares how to fly fish for grayling with nymphs and wet flies on the Bala & District Angling Club beat.
To ease the burden of fishing in winter this article shares my top-performing grayling flies for January and how to fish them. The list includes fly patterns that cover the range of river condition you might encounter.
Squirmy Wormy patterns have saved me blanking on many occassions in difficult fishing conditions. This article covers how to tie my four favourite patterns and fish them on rivers and stillwaters.
After putting the 11ft 3# Vision Nymphmaniac fly rod through its paces, I’ve reviewed its performance as a euro nymphing rod. It has many great features, and I was particularly impressed with its sensitivity, which helped me hook and land some beautiful trout and grayling.
Discover my top picks of grayling flies for December for fishing on the Welsh Dee and other freestone rivers. This article shares my fly patterns and fishing tips to help you catch grayling under varied conditions at the beginning of winter.
This article on winter fly fishing covers how to find and catch grayling using nymphs, wet and dry flies. Also, the fishing methods & equipment you need to enjoy some excellent river fly fishing until trout season opens in spring.
A step-by-step guide on how to tie my favorite peacock quill nymph patterns. With their realistic profile, subtle movement, and adaptability, these patterns consistently catch fish in various water conditions.
Kick sampling is a great method to discover the aquatic insects that live in rivers. Learning about a river’s insects will help you become a more successful fly angler. So, let’s take a look at it in detail.
A step-by-step guide on how to tie my favorite Hare’s Ear nymph pattern. This classic gold ribbed version is effective at catching trout on rivers, lakes, and reservoirs because it imitates many aquatic insects e.g. mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, etc
Discover my top picks of grayling flies for November for fishing on the Welsh Dee and other freestone rivers. This article shares my fly patterns and fishing tips to help you catch grayling under varied conditions.
This article on autumn grayling fly fishing covers the fly fishing techniques, flies and fishing tackle you need to enjoy some excellent river fly fishing long after the trout season has closed.
The amazing world of fly fishing for salmon in autumn on the Welsh Dee is explored in this article. To maximise your chances of catching The King of the River, this post covers salmon flies, tackle requirements, leader setups, ideal fishing times, river conditions and pool selection.
My top 10 Grayling Flies will prepare you for fly fishing in October on the Welsh Dee. Gain expert insights into the best flies to use for a successful grayling fishing experience during this autumn month.
Fly fishing with streamers for trout in rivers can produce some spectacular fish. This article covers the effective streamer fly patterns and how to fish them with a focus on the Welsh Dee.
I never go fishing without a few F flies in my box because they have been the downfall of many trout and grayling. This article covers four of my favourite patterns, which are simple to tie and fish.
I’ve been happily using the Vision XLV nymph fly reel for over six months, and this article shares my experience. Of its many fantastic features, what stands out the most are the precise drag control that makes playing large fish a breeze and the full-cage design that prevents annoying line jams.
Trout and grayling are in their prime in September, and knowing the best flies for September can make all the difference. Explore this in-depth guide on these irresistible patterns and strategies to make your fishing this month exceptional.
The Black Pennell is a great wet fly that will catch trout, grayling, sea trout, and even salmon. This article shares how to tie and fish the two productive fly patterns I use.
This article shares my approaches for daytime sea trout fishing on the Welsh Dee. It includes the fly patterns and fishing tackle that have proved successful.
This article shares 9 of my best trout flies for August that consistently catch trout and grayling. It outlines fly patterns and when and how to fish them on the Welsh Dee and other freestone rivers.
After a three-month break, it was great to start fishing for grayling when the season opened in June. This report covers my fishing activities on the Welsh Dee until the end of July.
The blue winged olive a great fly for trout & grayling fishing that always has a place in my fly box. 8 fly patterns are covered, which successfully imitate the nymph, dun and spinner stages of its life cycle.
On peering into my fly box, you will see nine amazing sea trout flies I fish most of the time. This article shares how to tie and how best to fish these successful fly patterns.
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