What’s On My Fly Tying Desk? My Essential Fly Tying Tools!

At the recent British Fly Fair International (BFFI) event, which took place on Saturday, February 8, and Sunday, February 9, at the Staffordshire County Showground in Stafford, UK, I was asked many great questions. These questions focused not only on trout, dry flies and where we fish them but also…

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British Fly Fair International (BFFI) 2025 Recap

Each February, the UK’s premier fly fishing show, British Fly Fair International (BFFI), takes place at the Staffordshire County Showground, Stafford, UK. I absolutely love this show! After a couple of hours of driving, helping with setup, the fly tying family was back together again, sharing beers and stories since…

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Tying Ephemera Danica Mayflies – CdC Mayfly Emerger and the Active Mayfly

In this video, I focus on the two patterns which cover two lifecycle stages of the UK’s Ephemera Danica or Mayfly. The patterns in this video can easily cover any upwing by sizing them appropriately to match the naturals of your home waters. If you’re interested in reading more about…

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Irish Fly Fair Recap – November 2024

Each November, the Irish Fly Fair takes place, and this year (2024), at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, and what a fantastic show. After almost nine hours of driving from South Wales, we arrived to the usual smiles, handshakes, and hugs from our fly fishing family before…

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Potteries Fly Tying Club – October 2024

It's always a blast demonstrating for fly tying clubs, and none more so than the Potteries Fly Tying Club. This was my third time tying for the club, and it was fantastic to visit Stoke-on-Trent again on Monday, 28th October, where I tied and chatted through a range of dry…

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Patagonia Pro Community

Well, just wow. What an incredible and absolute privilege to collaborate with such a brilliant company and its community of outdoor professionals, both of whom actively defend our wild places and are committed to saving our planet. The Patagonia PRO Community is a membership program for qualified outdoor professionals and/or…

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