Portfolio

Pohjolan Perhokalastaja 1/2019

One of the float tube shots from the featured article on Kilpisjärvi was assigned as the cover.

Pohjolan Perhokalastaja 4/2018

Nice nightime brownie caught by the talented filmmaker Risto Ruokola.

OPM fly tying catalogue 2017

I was assigned to shoot a basic high-key portrait of a pike fly by Anton Pousar for the cover.
OPM is one of the largest distributors of fly tying materials in Europe.

Pohjolan Perhokalastaja 4/2017

Assigned to shoot a cover with classic salmon flies.

Classic Salmon Fly Patterns – Michael D. Radencich

The book features 16 flies tied by me and photographed by Michael Radencich

Koko perheen kalastuskirja – Ilkka Jukarainen

Fishing for the family features some basic fly patterns from me for beginners.

Viehe – Ilkka Jukarainen

This massive book on fishing history was nominated for the biggest literature award in Finland when it was published. It features profiles and flies from many old and contemporary Finnish fly tyers including me.

4/2020 Game Changer pikkuvavoille

Feature on small feather game changer pattern using micro sized shanks from Flymen Fishing Co.

4/2020 Tekniikoita foamin käyttöön

Joint article with Mikko Halonen on two different methods for tying with foam. My part was a new floating pupa pattern.

3/2020 Fiskarsinjoki

Photo assignment for an article by Jukka Naaranlahti fishing Fiskars river in Finland..

2/2020 Kelluvat nymfit

Fishing and tying small floating nymphs with my flies and photography.

2/2020 Jäniksenkarvakorrit

Early stoneflies using snowshoe wings with my photography and fly.

2/2020 Grannomit – Alkukauden pienet vesiperhoset

Editorial on Grannom family of caddisflies with my photography and some flies.

1/2020 Jänis haastaa CDC:n

My article on tying small dry flies with snowshoe rabbits feet.

5/2019 Seikkailu Siperiassa

Article by Juho-Matti Paavola on our trip to Siberia to fish for the notorious Hucho Taimen, the largest growing salmonid in the world. My photography.

5/2019 Hallitse lohi- ja uppoperhojen häkilät

Article on mastering hackles on salmon and wet flies. Deep dive in to hackling techniques.

4/2019 Variantteja peurapäihin

My article featuring different designs and styles of deer hair heads. How and when to use them.

4/2019 Adams – Tunturiperhojen eliittiä

History and tying of one of the most prolific dry flies of all time. My flies and photography.

3/2019 Top 5 perhot pintovalle kalalle

Top five dry flies for a steady riser with my flies and photography.

3/2019 Miksi pintaperho ei kalasta

Editorial about dry fly fishing and what are the most common reasons why people fail at it.

3/2019 Kapokki

Small feature on kapok dubbing with my fly and photography.

2/2019 Mitä silmä ei näe

Article with Jukka Naaranlahti about UV-radiation and it’s importance, or the lack of it, in fly fishing.

1/2019 Nymfeille jalat

Article about different techniques for imitating legs on nymph patterns.

1/2019 Marinaro ja hänen perhonsa

Flies and photos for an article about Vince Marinaro by Jukka Naaranlahti.

1/2019 Syyskuun kalapisto Kilpisjärvelle

Photography assignment for an article about late season fishing opportunities in Kilpisjärvi region.

4/2018 Game Changer – Pelikirja uusiksi meritaimenrannoilla

Adapting Blane Chocklett’s GC to our coastal fishing for sea trout by Juho-Matti Paavola. My photos of flies.

4/2018 Pitsaperho

Flies for sea trout from the left over fly tying materials by Hasse Härkönen

4/2018 BWO – WTF?

The life and importance of Blue Winged Olives featuring my flies and photography, text by editorial staff.

3/2018 Kuidut ja streamerit

Analysing different synthetic fibers for streamer patterns, together with the editorial staff.

2/2018 Loppusesongin sumari

More realistic approach to the early stonefly patterns for the picky fish late in the season, together with Jukka Naaranlahti.

2/2018 Meritaimenen tärkeimmät saaliskalat

My flies and photos on an article by Aki Janatuinen about the most important baitfish in sea trouts menu.

1/2018 Aikuiset vesiperhoset

My photography and flies on an editorial about adult caddisflies.

5/2017 Haastaja Surffilaudalle ja pintanirhalle

Feature on modern surface streamer NiCh-fly and its use in Finnish waters with Jukka Naaranlahti.

5/2017 Parempia perhokuvia

Feature on taking better photos of your flies, together with Jukka Naaranlahti.

4/2017 Väriä peurankarvapäähän

Short tying feature on adding different colors/layers to a deer hair head on streamers together with Jukka Naaranlahti.

3/2017 Jatkoperäpäikkärit päivitykseen

With Jukka Naaranlahti we feature modern extended bodies for mayfly patterns.

3/2017 Pikkukalajäljitelmät ranskiksilla

My photography on an interesting article by Heikki Turunen about fishing streamers with French nymphing techniques.

2/2017 Foamikorrit

Jukka Naaranlahti featuring the use of foam in early season stonefly patterns in Finland.

2/2017 Hiilikuituvavan matka kuluttajalle

My photography on an editorial about how carbon fibre fly rods are made.

1/2017 Streamereitä Amerikan malliin vol. 2

Continuing a feature by Tero Lannes showcasing modern American streamer patterns together with Jukka Naaranlahti.

5/2016 Catskill-perhot

Together with Jukka Naaranlahti we dive in to the world of Catskill dry flies.

3/2016 Jellybug Pupa

My article on a pupa pattern called Jellybug Pupa after the material used in tying it.

1/2016 Nymph Head Evolution

My article about Flymen Fishing Co. Evolution Nymph Heads.

1/2016 Bambuextra

Photography for an article about fishing and collecting bamboo rods and their history by editorial staff of the magazine

5/2015 Flymfit

Photography for an article about tying Flymphs by Jukka Naaranlahti

2015? Pattehaili

Photography for an article by Juhani Mäntykoski

2014? Speyperhot käsissä

Photography for an article about tying Spey flies in hand by Mikko Stenberg

4/2014 Tälli Shrimp

Photography for an article by Mikko Stenberg

3/2014 OrMu

Photography for an article by Mikko Stenberg

2/2014 Green Monkey

Photography for an article by Mikko Stenberg

1/2014 Silver Glödhäck

Photography for an article by Mikko Stenberg

3/2015 Materials for Featherwinged Salmon Flies

Material selection and preparation for featherwinged salmon flies.

3/2014 Top of the Classics – Major Traherne

Thorough article about one of my favorite classic figures in fly fishing, Major J.P. Traherne.

1/2014 Dunt

My fly from the Finnish national fly tying championship on the cover and other flies featured in an article. Coverphoto by Miki Äikäs

4/2008 Sidontakilpailujen satoa

Review of the fly tying competition scene that year.

?/2010 Eagle-perhot

My first major article on tying Eagle patterns for salmon and their history.

7/2016 Pintaperhokalastajan perusheittokoulu

Photography for an article by Jukka Naaranlahti about basic casts every dry fly angler should learn

OPM 2016 Catalogue

Green Butt Spey step by step instructions.

OPM 2017/18 Catalogue

Blue Charm step by step tying instructions and other photos.

4/2012 Kasvokkain: Perhonsitoja Timo Kontio

Interview and artiicle on my fly tying by Tiina Aalto, Photos: Sami Perttilä