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 A classic Dee strip winged fly. The Akroyd originated around 1878 and was the inspiration of one Mr. Charles Akroyd, the father of the Dee strip w...

The Durham Ranger - English or Scottish?

Well, it's been a busy week here at Framed Flies. Our Christmas competition was launched 2 weeks ago, so we were busy collating all the names to en...

Watching 'The Crown' (Series 4 Episode 2) last night, I was interested to see a scene of 'Prince Charles' during one of his fly fishing trips in Ic...

History and tying recipe for the Silver Doctor salmon fly.

Garry 'the dog', visiting the place of origin of this famous fly and fishing the River Teviot.

The 'factual' history of the Garry Dog salmon fly, and the pattern tying requirements.

A brief history and tying recipe of the Stoat Salmon Fly.

A brief history of the Logie Salmon Fly.

Seeking information on the Ann Greenway salmon fly.

The Thunder & Lightning salmon fly for stormy weather.

The Silver Wilkinson is another of our well known salmon flies that does not have a definitive creator. In 1843 a Mr James Wright produced what is...