Tag: fishing

  • Blue Doctor Hairwing

    Blue Doctor Hairwing

    Blue Doctor Hairwing This is a simplified hairwinged version of the classic Blue Doctor salmon fly. I really love the Squirrel wing which has the appearance of a mallard wing and doesn’t need anything else to it. Use white thread for the body to keep the floss bright when wet and switch to black thread…

  • Flies from Angling Ireland Show

    Some flies tied at the Angling Ireland Show in 2011.

  • Another set from Angling Ireland Show

    Another set from the Angling Ireland Show

  • Third set from Angling Ireland Show

    Another set from the Angling Ireland Show

  • Photos from Angling Ireland Show

    Photos from the Angling Ireland Show in Dublin. It was a great event and it was nice to catch up with some old friends and plenty of new ones. I have been so busy with work and tying flies for a big book project that the site hasn’t been updated in a while. I have…

  • Freestyle Salmon Fly

    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…

  • Silver & Gold March Brown

    Silver & Gold March Brown

    Silver & Gold March Brown We continue with the classic wet flies for the moment. Here’s a couple that you all should recognize. As deadly as the March Brown is with a brown dubbed body it’s often worth it to try also the more flashy cousins of March Brown. Here’s the recipe (replace silver with…

  • Caldwell

    Caldwell

    The Caldwell This is a classic wet fly pattern from Ray Bergman. It is tied on a beautiful Vintage #4 Dublin bend hook. This fly is now in the possession of one of the finest tyers I know, Martin Bach from Denmark. Tail: Bronze Mallard Rib: Yellow floss Body: Brown floss Hackle: Brown Wing: Light…