My top 8 flies for July on the amazing Welsh Dee
I’ve selected my top 8 flies for July trout and grayling fly fishing from my fishing diary. The article covers how to tie the flies and how to fish them on the Welsh Dee.
July 2, 2023
The Rio Outbound Short WF7F line was a great buy
The Rio Outbound Short fly line has proved to be an excellent choice for reservoir trout fishing and sea trout fishing at night. Its short head, slick coating and thin running line reduce false casting and enable me to effortlessly cast large flies to distant targets, even from confined spaces at night.
June 28, 2023
Black Hopper Fly: How to tie my best performing pattern
A step-by-step guide on how to tie a black hopper fly pattern, which has been perfected for trout and grayling fishing on rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
June 25, 2023
Sea trout fishing at night on the beautiful Welsh Dee
Beginners guide to sea trout fishing at night which covers the basic fishing tackle requirements, sea trout flies, where and how to fish for sea trout on the Welsh Dee.
June 21, 2023
Iron Blue Dun – 9 great fly patterns for trout & grayling
The Iron Blue Dun is one of the great flies for fly fishing for trout & grayling that always has a place in my fly box. 9 fly patterns are covered, which successfully imitate the nymph, dun and spinner stages of its life cycle.
June 16, 2023
Trout fly fishing in 2023 on the beautiful Welsh Dee
After a long winter, it was great to start trout fly fishing on the Welsh Dee. Perseverance paid off when the fishing was tough, and I caught some beautiful wild brown trout during spring.
June 13, 2023
My 9 best trout flies for June on the beautiful Welsh Dee
I reveal my 9 best trout flies for June that consistently catch while fishing the Welsh Dee and many other rivers in North West UK. The list includes dry flies, wet flies, and nymphs for various river and weather conditions.
June 5, 2023
Fly fishing for sea bass: 4 useful steps for beginners
A beginner’s guide on fly fishing for sea bass along the UK shoreline. Covering how, when, and where to focus your fishing activities. The fishing tackle required for saltwater fly fishing is also outlined.
May 22, 2023
Hawthorn Fly: How to tie and fish 3 great patterns.
The Hawthorn fly is the first terrestrial insect of the year that river and Stillwater trout gorge on. 3 effective patterns are shared, along with how to fish them.
May 14, 2023
Olive Upright identification and how to fish 7 great fly patterns
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.
April 30, 2023
Trout fishing in Derbyshire on the beautiful Derwent
I had a wonderful day trout fishing in Derbyshire as a guest on Waltonian Angling Club beat of the River Derwent at the end of last year’s trout season. It was a great privilege to fish this beat, and I was impressed with the quality of the brown and rainbow trout we caught.
March 13, 2023
Klinkhammer fly – How to tie 7 of my best patterns
This article covers how to tie my favourite Klinkhammer fly patterns that have produced plenty of trout and grayling. Included are details on when how to fish these dry flies.
February 24, 2023
March Brown Spider: How to tie 2 successful patterns for trout and grayling 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.
February 9, 2023
A March Brown wet fly pattern that is great for early season trout
Easy to follow instructions on how to tie the March Brown wet fly I use for early season trout fishing. Also included are tips for fishing this excellent fly pattern.
January 29, 2023
Grayling fishing report: A great 2022 end on the Welsh Dee
My grayling fishing report for the last two months of 2022 on the beautiful Welsh Dee. It covers the places I fished and the methods that produced some great results.
January 26, 2023
A rotary fly tying vise with 3 great head attachments
A review of the Stonfo Transformer rotary fly tying vise, which has improved my ability to easily tie grayling, trout, salmon, pike, and saltwater flies.
January 6, 2023
Llyn Trawsfynydd fishing: 2 days out catching beautiful trout
This summer, I had two Llyn Trawsfynydd fishing trips to chase rainbow trout while the rivers were down to their bones. Conditions were ideal, but I found a recipe that produced some beautiful trout.
December 16, 2022
Euro Nymphing: Great results this Summer on the Welsh Dee
This summer, euro nymphing the fast water runs on the Welsh Dee produced some beautiful brown trout and grayling…
November 28, 2022
Waterhen Bloa: How to tie & fish this “Blinged-up” beautiful Old Classic
How to tie and fish the Pearly Butt Waterhen Bloa, which is a blinged up version of the old-time classic spider fly pattern. Included are details on when best to fish this fly.
October 21, 2022
Red Ally’s Shrimp: How to tie this great autumn salmon fly
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.
September 26, 2022