Fly Fishing Blog

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The joy of using artificial fly fishing flies is that each time you experience the delights of angling for trout something will happen that you just have to share with the world.

From the one that got away to the monster Tweed Salmon landed on a hand tied Jock Scott, you will always have something to share with other fly fishermen.

We are an opinionated bunch so discussions about top fly fishing tackle, who exactly is the top dog at your favourite trout fisheries, or how best to fish a Buzzer Fishing Fly encourage a flurry of opinions. Post your advice for beginners, seek guidance from a seasoned fisherman or brag about your catch in this Fly Fishing Blog.

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Fly Fishing Flies

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This is the most important piece of fly fishing tackle. There are thousands of different fly fishing flies, with one for almost every species of fish, fishing location and natural environment on the face of the earth. Each is individually titles, with different patterns called elaborate names like the Cat’s Whisker, Gold Ribbed Hares Hear, Zonker. Each is hand tied, requiring an attention to detail that will rival any artist, using materials of different colours and textures. Choosing the right fly for fishing can appear to be difficult, however once you know your dry fly from your wet fly and can gauge the depth and conditions you will be in with a fighting chance.

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Fly Fishing Tackle

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Anglers trying to catch trout, salmon and other species using an artificial fly require relatively simple fly fishing tackle. Considered by many as the most exciting form of angling, this method relies upon the ability to mimic an insect or entice fish in to attacking an artificial hand tied lure. Purchasing the right equipment is relatively easy to get to grips with. We have compiled all you need to know about choosing the correct fly fishing tackle.

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Improve your fly fishing in 5 easy steps

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Remembering just five essential steps will improve fly fishing for beginners and experts alike. The five angling gems that will help you catch more trout are all any keen fly fisherman needs to do.

Generations of anglers have learned that catching brown, blue, tiger, or rainbow trout, and even sea trout relies upon:

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Fly Casting Tips

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Fly CastingVery few fly fishermen would be so bold as to claim that there is no way they could improve their fly casting. Likewise, few fishermen would disagree that some day’s are better than others when it comes to forming neat casting loops, casting great distances or ensuring splash free presentation of the fishing fly.

With this in mind, and a desire to further improve my own fly casting I am eager for your comments and suggestions as to how best to improve the fly casting technique in the following video. Already, dozens of fly fisherman have contributed their own fly casting tips to ensure that we all improve together.

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Sharpley Springs

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Sharpley Springs fishery in Durham has grown in popular in recent years, despite the strong competition from the magnificent array of Stillwater trout fishing venues across Durham and Northumberland.

When fly fishing in Durham at Sharpley Springs try a selection of traditional and contemporary patterns to maximise the chance of success. Fish of weight up to 15lb have been caught on everything from a Black Buzzer to a Purple Dancer. The Bloodworm and Hares Ear are also popular with regular fly fisherman.

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Fly Fishing Holiday

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After considering the ramifications of three blanks on the trot, and the realisation that the August nights cutting in are going to seriously hinder my fly fishing chances for the reminder of the season, I thought about a fly fishing holiday to try and get away from it all whilst chancing my arm at a more exotic quarry.

Searching for fly fishing holiday options provides the angler with a wealth of options to cast a fly in just about any corner of the globe. A fishing holiday abroad could involve freshwater Salmon in Canada or giant saltwater Trevally around Christmas Island. The British fly fishing holiday options for the holiday angler could be equally challenging as I have yet to experience the delights of wild brown trout on a chalk stream, or a hard fighting fresh run on the world famous River Tweed.

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Probably, The Worst Fly Fisherman In The World

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Over the course of the last week the lack of sunlight and lower temperatures renewed my faith in my own ability to catch Rainbow Trout on the fly. Armed with a selection of flies carefully selected after reading the angling reports in ‘Trout Fisherman’ I embarked on three fishing trips across the north of England.

After stocking up with ample supplies of Black Buzzer’s, Cat’s Whiskers, Daddy Longlegs, Orange Fritz, Sedges and Damsel’s I thought I couldn’t fail. I got a few tips from Sport Fishing at FinTalk.com. After all, ninety percent of the successful fly fisherman over the past month seemed to have used one of these patterns with success. Whereas the ten pound monster that I crave may remain elusive I was confident that this colourful portfolio of fly fishing patterns would at the very least return a brace pre venue, and maybe just one bag limit.

The three venues for the week were the two highly regarded Northumberland fly fishing venues of Sweethope Loughs, Langley Dam plus the compact Clay Lane Farm Fishery in Cheshire. Each three trips went in exactly the same way:

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West House Fishery

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West House fishery in Durham regularly hosts competitions for fly fishing in Durham. The popularity of the venue is partly due to the regular stocking of both Rainbow Trout and Blue Trout.

Small dry flies and Damsel’s are often worth a try at West House fishery.

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Danebridge Fishery

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Danebridge Fisheries, near the village of Wincle, close to Macclesfield is a popular fly fishery in Cheshire. Danebridge Fishery boasts a spring fed single 2.25 acre lake with a fisherman’s hut to provide shelter on rainy days that has good facilities. At weekends, even in the winter months, the fishery can get busy so call (01260) 227293 to reserve your place on the bank in advance.

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