A delicious colour combination from County Mayo in Ireland . With a unique orange holographic body to stand out in the water

Tied on Ahrex NS122 single hooks in size 6, 8 & 10

A cracking pattern by a gentleman called Edwin Whyte, very popular in Scotland with the it’s understated colour scheme.

Beadheads are excellent for spate river fishing and really cut through the water with their slim profile

Tied on strong Ahrex Light Stinger single hooks in sizes 6-10

Invented on the River Ness in Scotland, slight variant from the original with the addition of boar bristles. Great combination of black, yellow and orange, superb grilse fly in the summer.

Beadheads are excellent for spate river fishing and really cut through the water with their slim profile

Tied on strong Ahrex Light Stinger single hooks in sizes 6-10

Another legendary pattern from Ross Macdonald, named after the beat on the river Dee. Great colour combination of orange, yellow , gold and black. Tied with soft materials it really swims on its own. Performs well all season, but particularly spring and summer

Beadheads are excellent for spate river fishing and really cut through the water with their slim profile

Tied on strong Ahrex Light Stinger single hooks in sizes 6-10

Invented by Jock Royan on the river Spey in Scotland. An irresistible colour combination , many folk swear by this fly throughout the season, but a must have for spring and summer fishing.

Beadheads are excellent for spate river fishing and really cut through the water with their slim profile

Tied on strong Ahrex Light Stinger single hooks in sizes 6-10

Invented on the banks of the River Dee in Scotland by Ross Macdonald.

It’s become a legendary pattern over the years, ideal for peaty waters and backend fishing, although it’s worth a go at any time of the year.

Beadheads are excellent for spate river fishing and really cut through the water with their slim profile

Tied on strong Ahrex Light Stinger single hooks in sizes 6-10

I named this one after my daughter, pot belly pig style with lots of bristling movement and long feelers. The sparkly dubbed body glows in the water , predominantly aimed at September onwards.

Beadheads are excellent for spate river fishing and really cut through the water with their slim profile

Tied on strong Ahrex Light Stinger single hooks in sizes 6-10