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Read more about the article British Fly Fair International 2025

British Fly Fair International 2025

  • Post author:Gareth Lewis
  • Post published:26th July 2024
  • Post category:Dry Flies/Events/Fly Tying/Uncategorised
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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,…

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Read more about the article The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter

  • Post author:Gareth Lewis
  • Post published:1st February 2024
  • Post category:Events/Fly Tying/Fulling Mill
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Like any chapter in any book, each has a start, a middle, and an ending. I've had the privilege of being counted as a Pro-Team member of both Partridge of Redditch and Semperfli for almost 15 years, and their support, fantastic hooks and materials (as well as the opportunities afforded…

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Read more about the article BFFI 2021 Announced

BFFI 2021 Announced

  • Post author:Gareth Lewis
  • Post published:6th August 2020
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It's that time of year, as we patiently await the announcement and dates of the coming year's British Fly Fair International, and as a host of fly dressers around the world wait nervously to hear if they've been lucky enough to have been picked for the famous International Fly Tyers…

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Gareth Lewis

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Fly fishing and dry flies, rivers and mountains. Images and nostalgic fairy tales from the river and vice. @patagonia & @fulling_mill Pro Communities.

It’s a Tyler kinda’ Friday. Calm before the ‘river and slow-smoked meat’ storm.

#tylerchilders
When conditions seem perfect, they rarely pan out When conditions seem perfect, they rarely pan out as expected. Temperatures (water and air), wind speeds, air pressure, and a few rising fish gave us the feeling that the day would be almost too easy. However, with trout feeding on ‘phantoms’ and wanting almost perfect drifts…the trout schooling was refreshing. Coming away knowing that you fooled a few picky trout is what it’s all about…and the pint afterwards made it an even more satisfactory day!

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She's finally waking up. Between gusts and a high She's finally waking up. Between gusts and a high sun, grannom flitted about, and a few trout joined the party.

#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
Thanks to the brilliant work of organisations such Thanks to the brilliant work of organisations such as @wildtrouttrust and the Monnow Rivers Association, a fantastic amount of money is raised each year through their respective auctions, all of which aid in protecting our rivers, trout habitat, and the surrounding environments. As always, it's a pleasure to help both organisations in a small way, and all batches of flies are now tied and about to head to their new owners. Float well, kids!

#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 @fulling_mill @wildtrouttrust
Where the kites play. A baltic-cold day on the upp Where the kites play. A baltic-cold day on the upper river, saved only by a last minute rise.

#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
Wetlands, wild grasses and stonechats. #photograp Wetlands, wild grasses and stonechats.

#photography #birdphotography #bird #britishbird #ukbird #wildlife #britishwildflie #ukwildlife #nature #greenfinch #stonechat #saxicolarubicola
When the fishing is slow, but the company is great When the fishing is slow, but the company is great.

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #wildtrout #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience
[NEW VIDEO - LINK IN BIO] At the recent BFFI event [NEW VIDEO - LINK IN BIO] At the recent BFFI event, I was asked many great questions. These questions focused not only on trout, dry flies and where we fish them but also on my preferences for tying tools and how my home tying environment is set up.

In this quick video, we won’t focus on flies. Instead, we'll look at some of the tools I use, some of which I’ve chosen after decades of tying...I feel old!

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @fulling_mill @patagonia @patagonia_flyfish #bffi #bffi2025 #britishflyfairinternational
This year’s @wildtrouttrust auction is set to la This year’s @wildtrouttrust auction is set to launch on Friday 14th March. Loads of exciting lots again this year, all of which will be available to view online from 7th March, with monies raised going to a great cause. Happy bidding!

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience #wildtrouttrust #wildtrout
[NEW VIDEO - LINK IN BIO] That was an absolute bla [NEW VIDEO - LINK IN BIO] That was an absolute blast, and the busiest @british_fly_fair_international I can remember! Thanks to all who stopped by for a chat and nerded-out over trout and dry flies, to my fellow fly dressers for sharing their knowledge (and beer) so warmly, and to Bridgette, Steve and the entire BFFI team for the invite and putting on such a fantastic event year after year.

Until our next get together, stay safe folks, and here's hoping for a great trout season ahead!

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @fulling_mill @patagonia @patagonia_flyfish #bffi #bffi2025 #britishflyfairinternational
Wow. That was without doubt the busiest and best @ Wow. That was without doubt the busiest and best @british_fly_fair_international! I’m exhausted but totally buzzed after a weekend of trout-nerding, fly tying, and hanging with the best, most passionate and talented bunch of fly dressers on the planet. Thank you BFFI for bringing such a crazy and cool group of folks together, and for allowing us to do what we love. Steve, Bridgette, and the entire BFFI team, thank you for another year. Time for sleep, and tomorrow brings a day of trawling through video footage and photo edits. As always, there are too many names to thank, but you know who you are. Video incoming. For now, iechyd da.

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @fulling_mill @patagonia @patagonia_flyfish #bffi #bffi2025 #britishflyfairinternational
Packing done, see you all at @british_fly_fair_int Packing done, see you all at @british_fly_fair_international on Saturday and Sunday, and I'm looking forward to nerding out over all things trout and dry flies! The journey starts tomorrow. Oh, and I'll have free stickers. Everyone loves free stickers...right? 

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @fulling_mill @patagonia @patagonia_flyfish #bffi #bffi2025 #britishflyfairinternational
The last order of the winter, ready for collection The last order of the winter, ready for collection at @british_fly_fair_international, before I enter the new trout season in just 26 days. Before that though, I’ll be packing for BFFI tomorrow and tying on the awesome Fly Tyers Row all weekend. If you’re attending, drop by for a chat. I’ll also have a small and limited run of t-shirts for sale.

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @fulling_mill @patagonia @patagonia_flyfish #bffi #bffi2025 #britishflyfairinternational
I love a quiet Sunday at the vice. The last of the I love a quiet Sunday at the vice. The last of the winter orders completed, ending on jinglers for an excited angler, cree rooster and mottled brahma hen. 29 days... 

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @fulling_mill @patagonia @patagonia_flyfish
I love a quiet Sunday at the vice. The last of the I love a quiet Sunday at the vice. The last of the winter orders completed, ending on jinglers for an excited angler, cree rooster and mottled brahma hen. 29 days... 

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @fulling_mill @patagonia @patagonia_flyfish
[NEW VIDEO - LINK IN BIO] Finally! This one's been [NEW VIDEO - LINK IN BIO] Finally! This one's been sitting unedited for months but finally polished up to cover two patterns that focus on two lifecycle stages of the UK's Ephemera Danica or Mayfly and featuring the @fulling_mill Tactical Big Bug hook. 

Big flies for big hatches (and a slight theme change from my last video focusing on size 24s!)

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @fulling_mill @patagonia @patagonia_flyfish #ephemeradanica #danica #mayfly #mayflies
Jeeeez! I’ve had this video on my hard drive sin Jeeeez! I’ve had this video on my hard drive since November! I guess Christmas got in the way. Final polish and then it’s time for a 4K export before off to YouTube. Stay tuned folks!

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #danielssonflyreels #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @fulling_mill @patagonia @patagonia_flyfish #ephemeradanica #danica #mayfly #mayflies
Closing out a couple of orders this weekend, and t Closing out a couple of orders this weekend, and this has me a little pumped for the new season in just six weeks. First though, @british_fly_fair_international will be taking place in a couple of weekends (8th-9th February). Stop by if you fancy chatting all things trout and dry flies! #fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaeurope #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @fulling_mill @patagonia @patagoniaeurope @patagonia_flyfish
It’s been a year, that’s for sure, and you guy It’s been a year, that’s for sure, and you guys liked these the most! Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year in 2025, and I’m looking forward to creating more fly tying videos and possibly a full film from the river…stay tuned!

#fishing #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingnerd #flytyingjunkie #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #dryfly #dryordie #dryflyfishing #trout #browntrout #grayling #fullingmill #patagonia #patagoniaeurope #patagoniaflyfish #whitingfarms #sageflyfish #rioproducts #loonoutdoors #fishingwithaconscience @fulling_mill @patagonia @patagoniaeurope @patagonia_flyfish
A few curious greenfinches stole a couple of cauti A few curious greenfinches stole a couple of cautionary looks in between digging up their seedy lunch earlier today. I left them to it.

#photography #birdphotography #bird #britishbird #ukbird #wildlife #britishwildflie #ukwildlife #nature #greenfinch #europeangreenfinch #chlorischloris
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