During a couple of days' window of returning from a trip to Greece and before flying to Frankfurt, I joined the Hereford Branch of The Fly Dressers Guild on Monday, 21st September, to demonstrate the wonderful world of all things tiny dry flies. During the evening, of course, we discussed…
It’s been a busy but fantastic year for writing. In the July 2026 issue of Trout & Salmon Magazine, I share my absolute favourite dry fly pattern, the CdC Chironomid/Midge Emerger. This is a pattern I've used for a LONG time, and is a real confidence pattern for me! Materials…
In this video, I focus not just on an amazing caddis pattern, but on a pattern that I believe imitates a range of emerging invertebrates trapped in the surface film. Essentially, perfect prey items that trout are happy to lazily mop up. Originally devised in the 1980s by Jackie Mathews,…
I am overjoyed to announce that, as of January 2026, I have been added to Fulling Mill's Signature Fly Dressers, with a range of my fly patterns included in the 2026 Fulling Mill catalogue. Over the years, many have asked where they can buy my flies; well, now you can!…
In the January 2026 issue of Trout & Salmon Magazine, newly helmed by Fly Culture’s Pete Tyjas, I examine the excellent X-Caddis pattern. This versatile dry fly doesn't just imitate caddis; it also covers a wide range of emerging invertebrates. Grab yourself a copy of the January edition to read…
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…
Fishing and tying small flies has been a huge passion of mine for a long time. These small bugs are in our rivers, streams and lakes all year round and are a major food source for trout. Tying small flies will also help you become a more proficient fly dresser,…
In this video, I tie a fantastic generic emerger pattern for trout. While I actually tie a March Brown Emerger imitation in this video, the pattern can be easily tweaked and adapted to cover any emerging upwing by simply changing its size. This generic, template-style dry fly pattern gives a…
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…
The first event of 2025 is booked, and I'm really chuffed at being invited back for my 12th year at BFFI. The show is easily the biggest and best in the UK and sees an unbelievable pool of fly dressing talent from all over the world converge on Stafford, UK,…