Hawker-Overend Fishing
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.
Explore this detailed guide showcasing the best grayling flies for January. Uncover strategies for adapting to changing water levels and successfully catching grayling in both clear and colored water using a selection of effective fly patterns. This blog aims to inspire and equip anglers with valuable tactics for winter fishing success.
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.
Unravel the essential winter fly fishing strategies for anglers targeting grayling in this informative guide. From braving the cold with the right clothing to mastering the art of fishing tactics and tackle, this article shares insider tips to enhance your winter grayling fishing experience.
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.
Explore 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.
For over 100 years, pheasant tail nymphs has fooled generations of trout & grayling. In this article, I share 6 PTN fly patterns that I use on rivers in the North West with details on when and how best to fish them.
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.
Stepwise tying instructions for the red Ally’s shrimp salmon fly. This pattern is my favourite pattern for autumn salmon fishing. Included are details on how to fish this successful fly.
Discover the secrets to successful trout and grayling fishing with our expertly crafted Iron Blue Dun fly patterns. Learn how to perfect the art of imitation and significantly increase your chances of hooking more fish. 9 fly patterns are covered, which successfully imitate the nymph, dun and spinner stages of its life cycle.
This post guides you through tying two versions of the Cascade salmon fly, which will catch Atlantic salmon all season long! I share step-by-step tying instructions, tips on materials, and how I fish it in different river conditions.
Uncover my fly fishing tips for tackling the Welsh Dee during the challenging summer months in this post. It includes my favourite fly patterns and techniques for catching trout, grayling, sea trout, and salmon, which will also work on other freestone rivers.
I often switch to fishing spiders on a long leader when dry fly and nymph fishing techniques fail to produce results. This has been the case recently on the Welsh Dee, and attached are two spider fly fishing videos that demonstrate the success of this fly fishing approach.
On bright sunny days, fly fishing nymphs in shady, fast broken water on the Welsh Dee is a good approach to catch trout and grayling, which this video demonstrates.
The Yellow May Dun begin to emerge in May on UK spate rivers and stream. This article shares how to tie and fish the dry fly and wet fly patterns I use to imitate the beautiful up-winged flies.
Uncover the secrets of tying and fishing the best Hawthorn fly patterns for successful trout fishing in rivers and stillwaters. Elevate your fly fishing game with our expert tips.
Gain the upper hand in dry fly fishing for trout and grayling with our comprehensive guide. From deciphering rise forms to selecting the perfect fly, we’ve got you covered. Dive into our expert tips and techniques for a successful fishing experience.
Discover the thrilling world of fly fishing with streamers for trout on rivers. Uncover the secrets to success with streamer fly patterns, essential tackle recommendations, and expert techniques for landing big brown trout.
The Olive Upright is found on most UK rivers and is probably the most abundant spring fly. This article shares 7 great fly patterns to imitate each of the life-cycle stages of this important trout and grayling food source.