Hawker-Overend Fishing
Discover my preferred flies for September trout and grayling fishing on the stunning Welsh Dee. From dry flies to nymphs, our blog shares top-performing patterns. Elevate your autumn fishing game with these expert tips and recommendations.
Dive into the enchanting world of sea trout fishing at night with our beginner’s guide. From unraveling sea trout behaviour to selecting the perfect gear, this guide sets you up for an unforgettable adventure. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned angler, the challenge of night fishing awaits. So read on to unlock the secrets and prepare for an exhilarating experience under the moonlit sky
Discover my best trout flies for August on the Welsh Dee and other freestone rivers. Dive into expert tips, best fly patterns, and fishing strategies to elevate your fly fishing game.
Uncover the secrets of daytime sea trout fishing on the Welsh Dee with our expert guide. From prime fishing times to the best tackle and fly recommendations that have proved successful.
Discover the top 8 flies for July fishing on the Welsh Dee, proven to catch trout and grayling. Elevate your fly fishing game and reel in your biggest catch yet with our expert tips…
A beginner’s guide on fly fishing for sea bass along the UK shoreline. Covering how, when, and where to focus your fishing activities. Also, the fishing tackle required for saltwater fly fishing is outlined.
Discover the top river trout flies for June. From irresistible wet flies to top-performing dry patterns, this guide has everything you need to elevate your river fishing game. Don’t miss out on these expert tips and techniques!
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.
Master the Olive Paradun trout fly with this easy step-by-step tying guide. Learn why the Olive Paradun is one of the most effective dry flies for fooling rising trout during olive hatches on rivers, riffles, and smooth glides.
Discover the trout fly patterns that consistently caught fish on freestone rivers during May. Includes are the essential dry, wet, and nymph patterns that will elevate your fly fishing experience in the vibrant spring season.
My Welsh Dee Fishing Report for March covers a couple of trip to the river in search of early season wild brown trout. So how did I get on…?
Discover the top trout flies for April on freestone rivers like the Welsh Dee. This article shares tips on when and how to fish them that will improve your fly fishing.
I’ve caught countless trout and grayling on a March Brown spider, and top of my list of 10 fly patterns. This post covers how to tie the two variations of this great fly.
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.
Dive into the world of trout fishing this March with our expert guide to top trout flies for March. Learn how to target beautiful brown trout using our go-to fly patterns and fishing methods, and make the most of the start of the brown trout season.
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.
During a break in the very wet weather I squeezed in a River Calder fishing trip on the Ribble Trusts Miton beat. Euro nymphing proved the best approach, which produced several beautiful grayling.
A set of great grayling flies for February fishing on the stunning Welsh Dee. From nymphs to wet flies, find out which flies and techniques consistently catch grayling during this changeable month. Discover my go-to selections for clear and coloured waters.
The Squirmy Wormy is the one fly in my box that has single-handedly saved more ‘blank days’ than any other. When fish won’t touch anything else, these unorthodox patterns often gets the job done. In this guide, I’ll show you how to tie four proven variations and the best ways to fish them.
Join me in a review of the Hardy Marksman fly rod that is a great choice for targeting trout and grayling using a variety of fishing methods. I thoroughly enjoy fishing with this magic wand, which has helped me catch some amazing fish.