This large format book (A4 size pages) is certainly a visual feast with some 230 colour photographs. It is the first in a planned series of five volumes which will showcase the talents of 100 fly tiers from around the world.

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This fly was devised by someone I worked with 25years ago; it was his theory that early season reservoir trout had so many black lures thrown at them that after a while his catch rate dropped. So like many patterns it was invented after a bit of head scratching at the vice. Fished deep and slow in the first few weeks of the season when the water is cold it is a useful addition to anyone’s flybox.

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Following on from the two-part video introduction to fly anatomy, tools and materials, Fish & Fly instructor Brian McGregor now gets you started on your first fly in the series called a Shipman Buzzer. It is a fairly simple pattern and the material list is included inside so you know what you will need in order to copy Brian's instructions and hopefully make your very own fly ready for the new trout season.

As promised, here is the second part of the introduction to the basic tools and materials used in fly tying from our instructor on the Beginners Fly Tying Course - Brian McGregor.

Please do join us if you are a beginner and would like to be able to watch the video course which comes as part of your member benefits!

As promised at the end of last year we are happy to be launching our new FISH&FLY PLUS members fly tying course aimed at beginners and those who have an interest in finding out more about how to get started. In part one, instructor Brian McGregor takes you through the basics of fishing fly anatomy and details the main tools and materials commonly used as a primer for starting tying your first fly. We have had to split this first lesson into two parts and the second will be published in the next few days followed by your first fly tying instruction!

If you are not already a member and want to learn then join us today! Click on the link to find out all the details of what is included!

The Spring Flyfishing Show now sits in everyone’s calendar as the show that launches the new flyfishing season and is seen as the only show where the flyfishing public can come and try out all the latest new products, such as clothing, fly rods, reels, fly lines, flytying products, books, luggage and all the accessories that a fly fisher needs for the coming new season.

Watch out too for the Fish & Fly team represented by editor - Paul Sharman, Charles Jardine, John Bailey and others. Stop by and say hello!

Shawn Davis, tier of artistic salmon flies, has begun creating flies to the standard of fine jewelry. The hallmark of his new flies are his hooks, handmade from solid 18K gold. His flies are tied with silk flosses, the finest plumage, and solid gold tinsels. The head of each fly is finished with an inlay of his initials, also handmade from solid gold.

If the thought of flies dressed on size 28 or 30 hooks brings you out in a cold sweat then go no further gentle reader!

Terry Lawton decides to go micro and takes a close up look (well it would have to be wouldn't it!) at the tiny creations and passes along some invaluable experience in the practicalities of fishing them.

Fish & Fly are working hard putting together our video Fly-Tying course currently. As we have had so many enquiries here is a little taster of the first introductory episode which will explain to first timers and new beginners, the basic types of flies you can tie as well as the common tools and body materials used.

Make sure you join 'Fish & Fly +' if you want to receive this course for free along with our other members (and get a great free gift at the same time!) Alternatively, each episode will also be offered as a chargeable download to non-members.

We are currently filming our own fly tying course aimed at absolute beginners who would like to take up this classic and practical art form but don't know where to start.

Is there really any better feeling than catching a fish on one of your own flies!?

Here is the 2nd part of Stan Fudala's tying of his Moose Maine Crayfish.

The Moose Maine Crayfish is one of those patterns that starts out in one part of the world (in this case the NE United States), but then has potential uses further afield.