The Gaudy Fly January 6, 2022The term 'Gaudy' was first used to describe flies that contained colour, a rare feature back in the early 1800's when most flies were tied with drab colours. The initial...
The Jeannie December 1, 2021A well known fly that is not normally associated with being a Classic, but it certainly deserves that accolade if only for its longevity. Created during the same period as...
Executioner November 20, 2021A summer or autumn fly, the 'Executioner' can be fished at any depth in clear water. I tied this fly for an experimental small frame I was making. I had...
The Black King March 3, 2021It is not very often that I feature a fly with little or no historical information. At the very least, I always try to include the original tyers name, its...
The Black Fancy February 17, 2021 The 'Black Fancy' is a whole winged salmon fly that was designed by George M. Kelson around 1875. According to Kelson, it is a fly that is best fished at...
The Glentana February 6, 2021Following on from my previous article regarding the 'Akroyd', the 'Glentana' is another from that same family of Dee Strip Wings, which were designed to be fished on the River Dee...
