Saturday, February 25, 2017
Lough Corrib flies
In preparation for our trip to Ireland I've been making some 'Duck flies', small Caenis and super puppa.
Monday, February 6, 2017
Goddard's Gray caddis
The Goddard's Gray caddis is the one fly that I have caught the most trout and grayling with. However, I find them difficult to tie. That's why, so far, I've been buying them online via Pechetruite on Amazon (France).
Since they are a bit pricy (4.20€), I gave it a try and I tied a couple of them.
Since they are a bit pricy (4.20€), I gave it a try and I tied a couple of them.
Sunday, February 5, 2017
UV-curing adhesive nymphs
I've been trying out the UV-curing adhesive and sparkling braid I've bought from Fly Scene and I think it works great. It's very easy to make some shiny nymphs like the ones below. Now just wait and see if they catch trout...
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Fisch & Angel Messe, Dortmund
Six of us gathered 8 a.m. to drive together to the Fish and Hunting Fair in Dortmund where we arrived at around 10.45 a.m.. There was a big crowd queuing to get in, but everything was well-organised.
Coincidentally (?), we entered the fair via hall 2 where the very first stand was immediately the stand of Fly Scene. This Belgian-based supplier of fly fishing and tying materials offers good quality and sharp-priced materials. So I finally bought a stacker, a UV light pen and UV-curing adhesive and some hooks and dubbing.
However, my biggest purchase was a pair of Vision Loikka wading boots.
I had to consult some friends to decide on the soles: felt, rubber or rubber with tungsten studs. After some phone calls and a quick internet check I decided to buy the rubber soles with studs. I was the most expensive option but luckily I got a nice fair reduction. I hope I made the right choice and that I will be able to cross a lot of beautiful rivers with these boots!
I have met some fellow fly fishermen from fly fishing club Fly Only in Kessel, Belgium. They were so kind to give some advise with the boots and they invited me to join their club. They gather every Sunday morning to tie flies. Board member Jan Mertens was giving a fly tying demonstration at the fair and I bought these beauties from him:
Coincidentally (?), we entered the fair via hall 2 where the very first stand was immediately the stand of Fly Scene. This Belgian-based supplier of fly fishing and tying materials offers good quality and sharp-priced materials. So I finally bought a stacker, a UV light pen and UV-curing adhesive and some hooks and dubbing.
However, my biggest purchase was a pair of Vision Loikka wading boots.
I had to consult some friends to decide on the soles: felt, rubber or rubber with tungsten studs. After some phone calls and a quick internet check I decided to buy the rubber soles with studs. I was the most expensive option but luckily I got a nice fair reduction. I hope I made the right choice and that I will be able to cross a lot of beautiful rivers with these boots!
I have met some fellow fly fishermen from fly fishing club Fly Only in Kessel, Belgium. They were so kind to give some advise with the boots and they invited me to join their club. They gather every Sunday morning to tie flies. Board member Jan Mertens was giving a fly tying demonstration at the fair and I bought these beauties from him:
Friday, February 3, 2017
Filling the box...
This week I tried to tie a variety of dry flies: caenis, mayfly, caddis...
Can't wait for the season to start, but meanwhile I'm filling the box with flies!
Tomorrow we are driving to Dortmund to visit the Fisch & Angel Messe!
Can't wait for the season to start, but meanwhile I'm filling the box with flies!
Tomorrow we are driving to Dortmund to visit the Fisch & Angel Messe!
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