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

A brilliant cascade variant with a mirage body that glows in the water. Tied with soft hackles in an irresistible colour combination, swims and pulses in the water.

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

One of my own inventions with a red and yellow mix tail and mixed boar bristles tied in long. Mirage body glows in the water and the bristles flick and kick. Soft hackles pulsate and it all melts into an irresistible combination in the water . Good one for all season in different sizes.

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 original, it borrows from some Steelhead flies I admire

Pink and yellow tail, pink hotspot, red flash and a middle spey hackle, it’s got a bit of everything! Spey hackles add an extra dimension of movement to a fly, they pulse in the current and give the impression of life. Good colour scheme for peaty water

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 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

My version of the Grim Reaper, a salmon fly that is hugely popular from summer onwards, but particularly late in the season.

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