The Waterhen Bloa is one of the most recognisable of all the North Country flies. It is a simple but effective imitation of the early season Large Dark Olive. Although, when dressed in smaller sizes it covers a host of other olive species found on the river throughout the season.
I'm not sure where I came across this pattern but I believe it originated from the Czech Republic. It might look very simple but it works well. I use this as a general searching pattern, terrestrial or small sedge. The fly is very buoyant and so can support a lightly weighted nymph Available in sizes 12,14,16,18
Barbless Jig Hook Tungsten Bead Hotspot (Orange) The pheasant tail nymph is one of the most recognisable river flies and accounts for a large number of my fish year round. I prefer to add a small hotspot at the thorax. As standard, I don't varnish the hotspot to retain the brightness of the thread/floss. Varnishing can increase the durability of…
Barbless Jig Hook Tungsten Bead Hotspot (Red) The pheasant tail nymph is one of the most recognisable river flies and accounts for a large number of my fish year round. I prefer to add a small hotspot at the thorax. As standard, I don't varnish the hotspot to retain the brightness of the thread/floss. Varnishing can increase the durability of…
Barbless jig Hook Tungsten Bead This nymph worked very well last season for trout and grayling. It's not very often nymphs are tied with this colour tag but you can fish this with confidence, its a proven fish taker!
Barbless Jig Hook Tungsten Bead Hotspot (Red) The pheasant tail nymph is one of the most recognisable river flies and accounts for a large number of my fish year round. I prefer to add a small hotspot at the thorax. As standard, I don't varnish the hotspot to retain the brightness of the thread/floss. Varnishing can increase the durability of…
Tied to represent the Large Dark Olive (LDO) or March Brown. The jingler is one of the best early season dry flies and essential for ever river anglers box.
The Snipe & Purple is probably the best know spider pattern. The Snipe and Purple represents a host of insects and is particularly effective early in the season.
Barbless Jig Hook Tungsten Bead Hotspot (Green) The pheasant tail nymph is one of the most recognisable river flies and accounts for a large number of my fish year round. I prefer to add a small hotspot at the thorax. As standard, I don't varnish the hotspot to retain the brightness of the thread/floss. Varnishing can increase the durability of…
The Catgut Caddis Pupa is a great summer Trout pattern and has accounted for many of my best fish over the past few seasons. The caught gives a very lifelike appearance when wet.