Hawker-Overend Fishing
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.