How to tie a competition legal bung

Comp-Bung Splash Photo

How to tie a competition legal bung Most competition rules state that bung fishing is not permitted as all flies on the cast have to be able to catch a fish and be made up of three materials or more. So Matthew Pate shows us how to tie this very buoyant fly that is responsible […]

How to tie a caenis fly pattern

Caenis-Fly photograph

How to tie a caenis fly pattern. Some people call these the angler’s curse, when they are in the air sometimes it’s better to sit and watch as they usually hatch in abundance and the fish have a feast but matching this tiny hatch can still be good sport if you can cast it delicately […]

10 HOT TIPS – fly fishing in August

10 hot tips for August Fly fishing

10 HOT TIPS for fly fishing in August With the Summer underway and everything looking lively and abundantly green it might be some of the best weather to be out on a boat or bank to soak up the rays and have a great time with family or friends. For us it’s also a great […]

How to tie a crazy eyed cat fly pattern

How to tie a crazy eyed cat fly pattern. This crazy eyed cat is a strange looking fella but he could be your best friend on those stillwarters that need something with a lot of movement in it and pulling funny faces at the fish seems to work too. This fly has two links of […]

How to tie a bronze spectra spider fly pattern

bronze spectra spider photo

How to tie a bronze spectra spider fly pattern The bronze spectra spider fly pattern is fantastic on rivers especially in the spring months.  Fish it on a floating line cast across the stream and allow it to come round naturally with the current.  The bronze spectra spider wet fly can also be used on […]

How to tie a bronze spectra spider

bronze spectra spider Fly pattern Photo

  How to tie a bronze spectra spider fly pattern with Matthew Pate The bronze spectra spider fly pattern is fantastic on rivers especially in the spring months. Fish it on a floating line cast across the stream and allow it to come round naturally with the current. The bronze spectra spider wet fly can […]

How to tie a black micro straggle cruncher fly pattern

Black and Silver Cruncher photo

How to tie a black micro straggle cruncher fly pattern with Matthew Pate. During the warmer months you often find yourself fishing much more natural patterns than during the winter months, this is probably due to the abundance of fly life available to the Trout. They can be much less interested in chasing a large […]

How to tie a neon tag buzzer fly pattern

FlyDay neon tag buzzer fly pattern

How to tie a neon tag buzzer fly pattern with Matthew Pate. It’s FlyDay again and Matthew Pate is Back behind his vice showing us how to tie a Neon Tag Buzzer. Grab your vice or just sit back and relax as we show you how. If you want to tie along with Matt then […]

How to tie a fluffcat fly pattern

Flyday Fluffcat photo

How to tie a fluffcat fly pattern with Matthew Pate. This is a good all round lure for any type of stillwaters, and can be used all year round. Ingredients: Size 10 hook White Silk Zonker strip Crystal hackle Rabbit Fur Red silk to finish Set up the vice and get tying!  

Anglian Water Airflo International 2015 (First heat)

Anglian Water Airflo International 2015

Anglian Water Airflo International 2015 (First heat) This weekend saw the first heat of the Anglian water Airflo International competition 2015 on Rutland water with 9 teams of 6 anglers trying to qualify for the English final. The ‘Ospreys’ team having come second in the International final last year started this years competition in style by […]