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  • Black Dose Variation

    Black Dose Variation

    Black Dose Variation Black Dose is one of my favorite classic patterns. This one is a simplified version that is very close to one antique Black Dose I’ve seen. I’m sure it will fish very well with this wing setup and reminds me to tie some for next summer for my fishing box as well.…

  • 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…