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A cracking pattern by a gentleman called Edwin Whyte, very popular in Scotland with the it’s understated colour scheme.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 doubles
Available in sizes 6 , 8 & 10
A scandi influenced pattern that I’ve converted into a shrimp. Unusual mix of chartreuse, orange, fiery brown and gold, handy when the fish have seen everything else!
Tied on Ahrex HR420 double hooks in sizes 6,8 & 10
Tied with dull yellows, brown and banana shades with gold flash throughout. Plenty of moving parts and something a bit different
Tied on Ahrex HR420 double hooks in sizes 6,8 & 10
Classic pattern from Scandinavia in shrimp form. Excellent colour scheme for fresh fish. Originated as a templedog style pattern but works just as well in the smaller shrimp profile.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 doubles in sizes 6, 8 & 10
Frances with a hot orange butt that’s picked out for a nice glow and target point. Great combination of black and orange, a colour scheme that always does well. Tied with nice long feelers and a little flash.
Available on Ahrex HR420 doubles in sizes 6,8 and 10
Invented on the river Ness in Scotland, a terrific fly for grilse in the summer.
Hi Vis yellow rear with an orange centre and black tail, can be irresistible
Tied on Ahrex HR420 doubles in size 6,8 & 10
Famous pattern that does the business all over the world.
With red feelers and some UV flash in the soft tail, and a red body hackle.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 doubles in sizes 6,8 & 10
Black Frances with a black/yellow grizzle body hackle and a touch of UV flash n the tail. Nice spring and summer colours
Deadly on its day !
Tied on Ahrex HR420 double hooks in sizes 6, 8 & 10
A deadly pattern when the fish are in the mood, nice colours for spring fishing in Scotland and further afield
Green butt and black body with red and yellow feelers and a little UV flash.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 hooks in size 6, 8 & 10
A cracking pattern aimed at spring fishing with green flash body and mixed orange/black bristles. I’ve tied it for decades but it never got a better name!
Flicks and kicks in the current, pretty lightly dressed
Tied on Ahrex HR420 double hooks in 6-10
The famous Kinermony Killer with a wee twist.
Half the materials are replaced with soft, flashy angel hair which catches the light beautifully. Nice fly for coloured water when you might want some extra bling.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 doubles 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.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 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
Tied on Ahrex HR420 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.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 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
Tied on Ahrex HR420 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.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 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.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 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.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 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.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 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.
Great all rounder
Tied on Ahrex HR420 hooks in sizes 6-10
Cracking summer pattern with a Willie Gunn tail mirage body and blue throat hackle.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 hooks in sizes 6-10
A cracking fly I don't know the history of! Very popular on the rivers Tweed and Spey
Hair wing style with stiffer materials, perfect for faster water. Excellent spring fly in larger sizes too.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 hooks in sizes 6-10
An absolute classic, I often fish traditional hairwings. Invented on the river Spey by J.A.J. Munro . Effective summer and autumn pattern, for clear water.
Great fly for anything that swims, definitely worth having in your box.
Tied on Ahrex HR420 hooks in sizes 6-10
