by Gareth Lewis
on August 26, 2012
in Fly Dressing
I am delighted to announce the launch of the brand new Fly Shop, offering a more streamlined ordering experience through a fully automated shopping cart facility, and which ties in seamlessly to PayPal (bank transfer and cheque payment options are still available). The new platform enables clients to select more defined fly specifications, and you […]
by Gareth Lewis
on June 21, 2012
in Events, Fly Dressing
That’s right folks, the 10th anniversary of the British Fly Fair is just two days away and the excitement is building! Tying prep is all done for the weekend and the bags are packed, so if you fancy chatting anything from small streams to small flies, or from large trout to Diptera, pop by and say […]
by Gareth Lewis
on May 23, 2012
in Events, Fly Dressing
With the dates for the UK’s biggest and best fly tying event fast approaching, tickets for the wonderful British Fly Fair International (June 23rd/24th) are now available! This is truly the best event of it’s kind in the UK, and certainly the biggest toy shop for fly tiers in the land! Show and ticket information […]
by Gareth Lewis
on March 14, 2012
in Fly Dressing, General
I’m a huge believer in ‘the client comes first’, so much so that the very idea is the focus of every fly order, casting lesson, and guided trip. As a consequence, I’m proud to say I’ve made a few people happy. One such client is Justin who runs the fantastic blog The River Beat. As […]
by Gareth Lewis
on January 26, 2012
in Events, Fly Dressing
Boy oh boy, and I thought 2011 was busy! It’s only January 26th and the year has started with a fantastic bang! With a host of guided fishing trips, casting lessons and, surprisingly, quite a lot of personal fishing being undertaken throughout this last month. Fly orders have been very popular also, with orders flying […]
by Gareth Lewis
on December 29, 2011
in Fly Dressing, Game Angling Instruction, Guiding Services
It’s been a busy but fantastic year here at GL Fly Fishing. The interest in the Fly Shop since it’s inception just a short few months ago has been spectacular; with a continuous flow of orders coming in and flowing back out within their intended turnaround times. The feedback I’ve received has been hugely positive, […]
by Gareth Lewis
on November 30, 2011
in Events, Fly Dressing
Regarding my previous post outlining my lots available to bids via the Fly Fishing Forums’ Monnow Rivers Association Auction, Lot 44 (River Selection Fly Box) is now complete and awaiting the final bid on December 2nd. The below shots feature just a few of the two dozen flies…just to whet the appetite… To take a […]
by Gareth Lewis
on November 16, 2011
in Fly Dressing, Game Angling Instruction, Guiding Services
In conjunction with the Fly Fishing Forums, the fantastic Monnow Rivers Association are holding their annual Monnow Auction (which sees lots presented from a host of riparian owners, fly fishing guides, instructors, fly tiers, as well as a bounty of other piscatorial goodies), and I’m proud to be donating two (2) lots which may interest […]
by Gareth Lewis
on November 15, 2011
in Fly Dressing
The Gwent Angling Society’s annual winter fly tying classes will be starting once again on Monday 21st November 2011 at Ponthir Village Hall, Caerleon, at 7pm-9pm. The event will run each Monday until the end of February 2012, and each week a fully qualified instructor will cover a broad spectrum of tying skills, styles, and […]
by Gareth Lewis
on November 3, 2011
in Fly Dressing
New Grayling Czech & Jig Nymphs! It’s been a fantastic adventure so far, with the last four short months equating to a large number of orders, and it just keeps getting better and better! The interest in my fly tying services has been immense, both here in the UK and abroad, and I’m happy to […]