This little fly has been in my fly box for nigh on twenty years and the trout have shown no reluctance to take it in that passing of time and yet the whole concept behind it was a mistake – I had no idea of the actual properties of CDC.  The only reason I used it was that I was given a packet to try by Roman Moser all that time ago, and it was exactly the profile, colour and “texture” I was looking for....thus this little character was born.

"In just about any high summer situation this pattern – and its variations - are well worth considering; but particularly this version of the “clan”, which is most notably of use when caddis or sedges are “on the wing”. In these situations, this variation can be a vague (yet very good) impression of the hatching pupa."

Charles Jardine provides a step by step guide on how to tie this version of the famous Pheasant Tail nymph. Get those materials ready and follow along!

The saltwater angler’s guide to entomology and fly patterns. The complete reference guide for matching coastal prey fish and invertebrates with the fly patterns that imitate them.

Photographs of gamefish prey, information on the habitats and seasons the prey are most likely to be found and the photographs of the flies to imitate them will help you create, tie and fish the flies. The focus is on fly fishing for coastal gamefish in warmtemperate, sub-tropical and tropical regions.

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!