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H.S.C. Classic Salmon Fly Challenge 2016

H.S.C. Classic Salmon Fly Challenge 2016 The biggest classic fly tying competition is upon us again. Deadline 25th of January 2016. Enter to win over 1000€ worth of prizes. For the rules and info on how to enter click here. For last years results and summary on judging check out this link.

November 25, 2015
The Classic Salmon and Sea Trout Fly Compendium

The Classic Salmon and Sea Trout Fly Compendium – Grewcock & Carne This massive book that features basically all published and some unpublished classic salmon flies compiled by Barry Grewcock with the help of Dave Carne was published this summer as a limited edition on a pre-order only basis. It’s mostly a pattern reference book…

October 15, 2014
Traditional Finnish Salmon Flies

Classic Finnish Salmon Flies From left to right Malli 64, Iso Sorsa and Teno 10. These are some of favorite patterns from the old Finnish masters. Finnish salmon flies were usually tied with a much slimmer and longer profile than their British cousins. Malli 64 (as per Erkki Honkavuori) Tag: Oval silver tinsel and orange…

July 21, 2013
No. 4 for salmon from The Driffield Angler

No. 4 for salmon from The Driffield Angler This was a practice fly I did on how to make a reversed wing on an salmon fly in hand. Not a common winging method today on feather winged flies but makes for a very durable wing. This was the second time I tried to tie the…

February 27, 2013
Salmon Fishing in Kymi

Salmon fishing in Kymijoki, Finland. Congrats Marko for a nice fish!

September 7, 2011
Freestyle Salmon Fly

Freestyle Salmon Fly I tied this fly for flytyingforums Fly Tyer of The Year -competition couple years ago and I remember naming it but can’t remember what it was called. Thought I’d share it here since most people haven’t seen it because it didn’t win the competition. I hope you like it. Hook: Made by…

January 17, 2011
Teno 10

Teno 10 Teno 10 is one of my personal favorites of Erkki Vaalama’s Teno series. This particular one is tied pretty sparse, as it should be, it’s one of the few pattern that specifies number of fibers in the wing. Grey is an unusual floss body color in a salmon fly but together with the…

February 19, 2021
Teno 8

Teno 8 This pattern features a bold embossed silver body. I usually use UNI Embossed tinsel as it has pretty distinct embossing. It’s also one of three patterns in the series that doesn’t have a topping over the wing. Teno 8 is a nice simple pattern that should fool salmon in most parts of the…

February 19, 2021

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