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 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 fi...

Following on from my previous article regarding the 'Akroyd', the 'Glentana' is another from that same family of Dee Strip Wings, which were design...

 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...

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...

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.

One of the best things about Christmas, is that my family and friends, knowing I'm a very keen fly fisherman and fly tier, rarely have to ask - 'Wh...