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garethlewisflyfishing

Fly fishing, dry flies, rivers, mountains. Images and nostalgic fairy tales from the river and vice. @fulling_mill Signature Tyer and Pro Community.

A fantastic @fulling_mill day of tying demos and c

A fantastic @fulling_mill day of tying demos and customer discussions at @garry_evans_fly @garryevanstackle this past Saturday. Lots of great chats and smiles as we showed off some of the fantastic FM materials and products. Thanks to all who popped by over the day!

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill

I don't tend to tie stripped quill bodies very oft

I don't tend to tie stripped quill bodies very often, but I do enjoy their segmented look. These are part of a recent @wildtrouttrust auction lot and cover any emerging upwings nicely. Tied on the @fulling_mill Czech Nymph hook model, Coq de Leon tails, FM stripped quill body and Eco Warrior Dub thorax, and CdC wing and thorax cover. #flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill

'We talk about "Reading Water," and it's a good an

'We talk about "Reading Water," and it's a good analogy as long as you realize it's more like reading a novel than like the instructions on a box of pancake mix. Meaning piles up in layers, and the truth that’s revealed can’t be distilled out into anything simpler than the whole thing.' John Gierach, The View from Rat Lake

And that’s a wrap! A huge thanks to @pete_tyjas an

And that’s a wrap! A huge thanks to @pete_tyjas and @troutandsalmon for a fantastic weekend. What a weekend and thank you to all who visited, chatted trout and dry flies, and an extra thank you to the wonderful staff at @foxandhoundshotel 🙌🏻

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #troutandsalmon #troutandsalmonmagazine

It’s go time! Slide deck and presentation are read

It’s go time! Slide deck and presentation are ready to rock for this weekend’s @troutandsalmon Spring Gathering at the @foxandhoundshotel in Eggesford, Devon, where I’ll be discussing the significance—and possibly the insignificance—of fly tying. Looking forward to chatting with visitors travelling from far and wide, and I’ll see you tomorrow evening to kick off what promises to be a fantastic weekend featuring a host of excellent speakers, demonstrators, and a laid-back atmosphere. See you there!

For more info, link in bio.

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #troutandsalmon #troutandsalmonmagazine #troutandsalmonspringgathering

Wanna come fishing with me? Want to support the go

Wanna come fishing with me? Want to support the good folks at the @wildtrouttrust? You can do both... check out the link in my bio for this year's WTT auction. Happy bidding!

#flyfishing #flytying #wildtrouttrust

We watched dippers, wagtails and kingfishers. We c

We watched dippers, wagtails and kingfishers. We cast dry flies to trout that weren’t really there. Afterwards, our faces ached from too much laughing, and our heads might’ve throbbed slightly from one too many drinks. But after months of hibernation, our personalities had returned. Our souls were restored.

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfishing

The first of this year’s charity auction lots is w

The first of this year’s charity auction lots is winging its way to its new owner and should cover most dry fly scenarios throughout the year. Fly, my pretties…

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #MonnowRiversAssociation @FullingMill

It’s been a (YouTube) minute, but business is resu

It’s been a (YouTube) minute, but business is resumed, and I’ve a great lineup of videos to come in readiness for the new season. Starting off with the fantastic X Caddis, it’s a simple, robust pattern when targeting rising trout feeding on surface-trapped prey items. Remember, keep it simple.

[LINK IN BIO]

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #XCaddis @fulling_mill

19 days. 19 days and I’ll hopefully be flipping th

19 days. 19 days and I’ll hopefully be flipping these at rising trout on small mountain streams…they’ll be just about the only waters that’ll be fishable by then. The Snowshoe Hare Emerger—with just two ingredients, this is the working man’s ‘get it done’ fly. Brutally efficient, matching everything and nothing, and incredibly hardy. When I need a hammer to get the job done, this is the pattern.

@fulling_mill's Eco Warrior dubbed body and thorax, a snowshoe rabbit foot wing from @flytyingedmadrigal, all lashed to a FM Czech Nymph wire. Rib optional, probably not even needed. Done. 19 days.

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #snowshoehareemerger

With the start of the 2026 trout fishing season fa

With the start of the 2026 trout fishing season fast approaching, join us for a full weekend of talks, screenings, demonstrations, good food and great company! What better way to celebrate the start of the new season!

I’ll be joining a host of fantastic speakers at @troutandsalmon Spring Gathering at the @foxandhoundshotel, from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th March. I’ll be tying, talking and demonstrating all things dry flies, trout and wild rivers, and I'm excited to hear about your own fishing, hope to see lots of excited faces, and have many great conversations!

To book tickets or check accommodation availability, simply call the Fox and Hounds Country Hotel on 01769 580345, or for more information on the event, see the link in my bio.

#flyfishing #flytying #troutandsalmon #troutandsalmonmagazine

Packing done, and the journey to Stafford for the

Packing done, and the journey to Stafford for the @british_fly_fair_international begins tomorrow. Doors open at 09:30 on Saturday morning, and I’m looking forward to tying and chatting all things dry flies, trout and rivers. If you’re planning to attend this year’s show, grab a coffee/beer and pop by my stand in Hall 3 to geek out over dry flies and fishing stories!

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #BritishFlyFairInternational #BFFI

When those magical summer evenings of dun-covered

When those magical summer evenings of dun-covered waters start, and visibility is needed to help identify our fly from the billions of naturals, sometimes a fluorescent-post paradun can help. It doesn’t mean a trout will actually choose your imitation over the others (that’s another challenge), but at least you’ll be able to spot your fly NOT being taken...

Tied on @fulling_mill's Ultimate Dry, with Coq de Leon tails and Whiting Genetic Dry Fly hackle, Fulling Mill’s Tactical Dry Fly dubbed body, their new and awesome CDC Dubbing thorax, and a bright as hell Parapost Yarn in Fluorescent Orange.

Only one week until the UK’s @british_fly_fair_international event (7th and 8th February). If you’re planning to attend, feel free to pop by my stand in Hall 3. I’d love to hear about your own fishing!

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #paradun

Simple fly, simple life. With just two ingredients

Simple fly, simple life. With just two ingredients, this is one of my two go-to patterns - the Snowshoe Hare Emerger. When I need a little extra visibility in a fly pattern, I always gravitate to this. The pattern also sits perfectly, imitating a struggling emerger (of whatever species), is hella’ durable, and is super quick and easy to tie. @fulling_mill Eco Warrior dubbed body and thorax (trimmed at the body and picked out at the thorax), Snowshoe Rabbit foot wing, all bound onto a Fulling Mill Czech Nymph iron. When the world is crazy enough, let’s keep our fly choices simple.

Just two weeks to go until the UK’s @british_fly_fair_international event (7th and 8th February). If you’re planning to attend, feel free to pop by my stand in Hall 3. I’d love to hear about your own fishing!

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #snowshoehareemerger

Known as a ‘Small Fly Guy’, there are times when I

Known as a ‘Small Fly Guy’, there are times when I need to go big. When fishing Danica imitations here in the UK, the guerilla warfare-esque smash-and-grab takes we sometimes see need a strong wire, and there ain’t much stronger than the @fulling_mill Tactical Big Bug.

Just three weeks until the UK’s @british_fly_fair_international event (7th and 8th February). If you’re planning to attend, feel free to pop by my stand in Hall 3. I’d love to hear about your own fishing!

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #ephemeradanica #ephemeroptera #danica #mayfly

Less than 4 weeks until @british_fly_fair_internat

Less than 4 weeks until @british_fly_fair_international! Can't wait to catch up with old and new faces, and very much looking forward to nerding out over dry flies and trout! If you're attending, pop by for a chat/beer...I'll provide half of the chat if you provide the beer 😎

A micro, cripple midge tied on the @fulling_mill Tactical Midge (size 24 here), a super strong hook, more so considering its size!

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #britishflyfairinternational #bffi

Wow. I can’t say I ever thought I’d see my flies i

Wow. I can’t say I ever thought I’d see my flies in a @fulling_mill catalogue, but here we are! Kinda (very) chuffed with this.

Link in bio.

#flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill

Wishing family, friends, fishing contacts, and par

Wishing family, friends, fishing contacts, and partners a wonderful, merry Christmas, and here's to a happy and healthy 2026! That said, this time of year isn't easy for many people and for many reasons. Be kind to one another, folks. Much love, and see you in 2026!

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #wildtrout #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @patagonia_flyfish @patagoniaeurope

I forgot how much I (don’t) enjoy this. New video

I forgot how much I (don’t) enjoy this. New video coming soon, I guess.

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #wildtrout #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @patagonia_flyfish @patagoniaeurope #xcaddis #caddis #caddisfly

An early Christmas gift: restocking hooks and mate

An early Christmas gift: restocking hooks and materials ready for the 2026 show and fishing seasons. As always, thank you for your continued support, @fulling_mill 🙌 FM's new CdC Dubbing is quite 'effing awesome and gives this X Caddis a noisier footprint. In the immortal words of Louis Balfour...'Nice'.

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #wildtrout #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @patagonia_flyfish @patagoniaeurope #xcaddis #caddis #caddisfly

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