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Peacock Quill Nymph: How to tie 7 simple but proven flies
A step-by-step guide on how to tie my favorite peacock quill nymph patterns. With their realistic profile, subtle movement, and adaptability, these patterns consistently catch fish in various water...
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Winter fly fishing: Great tips for grayling anglers
This article on winter fly fishing covers how to find and catch grayling using nymphs, wet and dry flies. Also, the fishing methods & equipment you need to enjoy some excellent river fly fishing...
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13 Grayling flies for December out on the amazing Dee
Discover my top picks of grayling flies for December for fishing on the Welsh Dee and other freestone rivers. This article shares my fly patterns and fishing tips to help you catch grayling under...
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Vision Nymphmaniac: the 11′ 3# is a great euro nymphing rod.
After putting the 11ft 3# Vision Nymphmaniac fly rod through its paces, I've reviewed its performance as a euro nymphing rod. It has many great features, and I was particularly impressed with its...
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Squirmy Wormy Fly: How to tie and fish 4 great patterns
Squirmy Wormy patterns have saved me blanking on many occassions in difficult fishing conditions. This article covers how to tie my four favourite patterns and fish them on rivers and stillwaters.
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11 grayling flies for January on the amazing Dee
To ease the burden of fishing in winter this article shares my top-performing grayling flies for January and how to fish them. The list includes fly patterns that cover the range of river condition you...
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Grayling fishing at Llandderfel on the beautiful Welsh Dee
Join us in experiencing the delights of grayling fishing at Llandderfel on the Welsh Dee. This post shares how to fly fish for grayling with nymphs and wet flies on the Bala & District Angling Club...
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Griffith’s Gnat: How to tie this great dry fly pattern
Step-by-step instruction on how to tie 2 Griffith's Gnat dry fly patterns I regularly fish. They are simple patterns for catching trout and grayling that are feeding on midges and small flies.
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Greenwells Glory: How to tie 3 amazing fly patterns.
Discover how to tie and fish the Greenwells Glory spider, wet and dry fly patterns, which I always have in my fly box. These flies regularly catch trout and grayling and have fish food written all over...
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Best Grayling flies for February fishing on the beautiful Welsh Dee
This article shares 10 of my favourite grayling flies for February. It details how to tie and fish these productive fly patterns under various river conditions on the Welsh Dee.
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Fishing on the River Wye for beautiful Derbyshire Grayling
For a long time, I'd wanted to go fishing on the River Wye in Derbyshire. So, I couldn't resist participating in the Charity Grayling Event on the private Peacock Fly Fishing Club's beat...
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Jingler fly: How to tie this great early season trout pattern
A step-by-step guide to tying the Jingler fly, which is a great imitation of Large Dark Olives and Brook Duns. Overwintered brown trout will aggressively devour it passes by in March and April.
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Czech nymphing: Essential guide for great grayling and trout fishing
A beginner's guide to Czech nymphing for grayling and trout fishing. It covers the technique and a selection of nymphs that are essential to mastering this valuable fly fishing technique.
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Trout flies for March – How to catch beautiful brown trout – 2024 update
Discover the top trout flies for March fishing on the Welsh Dee. Learn effective techniques and fly selection for catching brown trout. Get expert tips and insights from our fishing log.
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Fishing Report – 2024 on the beautiful Welsh Dee
A fishing report charting my trips to the Welsh Dee to keep the readers informed on how it has been fishing. It's a valuable resource for anyone planning a fishing trip to the Welsh Dee.
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The Large Dark Olive – How to catch spring trout with 9 great fly patterns
Large Dark Olive fly hatches send overwintered brown trout into a feeding frenzy. To prepare for this fishing bonanza, here are 9 great fly patterns and how to fish them.
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How to tie and fish 11 North Country spider flies that are found in my fly box
A beginner's guide to tying and fishing North Country Spider Flies. It covers how to tie my favourite fly patterns and the fishing techniques used to fish the spider patterns that are always found in...
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March Brown Fly – 9 great patterns for trout fishing
March Brown fly hatches sound the spring dinner bell for hungry brown trout. This article shares 9 great patterns and how to fish them in preparation for this fishing event.
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6 Successful trout flies for April with a Welsh Dee focus
Discover the top trout flies for April on the Welsh Dee. This article shares tips on when and how to fish them, which will improve your fly fishing game!
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Grannom Fly: How to tie 2 of the best caddis fly patterns
A step-by-step guide on how to tie two Grannom fly patterns for trout fishing in April. Included is a brief description of the natural fly and where/when to fish these patterns.
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