Large brook dun / march brown fly fishing pattern – by Steffan Jones I am not much of an entomologist – I am the first to admit this. Is it a midge or a gnat? It is small and black,…
Sea trout night-time fly fishing – Surface lure fly pattern
Sea Trout Surface Lures; Striking the Perfect Balance – by Steffan Jones When it comes to sea trout flies the ones I tend to adapt and experiment with the most are undoubtedly surface lures. The reason why is simple; they…
Sunray shadow – fishing and tying techniques by Steffan Jones
The Sunray Shadow; versatility and simplicity personified (by Steffan Jones) The sunray shadow is an immensely useful and versatile fly, often provoking a reaction when nothing else will. It can work throughout the season and under almost all river levels…
River emerger pattern – an emerger for all seasons by Steffan Jones
An emerger for all seasons – by Steffan Jones Large Brook Duns are a big meal and one that any self-respecting trout would reluctantly refuse, as each morsel provides substantial sustenance. As a rule, they do not hatch in the…
Sea trout night-time fly fishing – Daioni fly pattern
Daioni – A Sea Trout Fly – By Steffan Jones Calon lan yn llawn daioni’; part of a very famous Welsh hymn and one that shares the name of my favourite sea trout fly, the daioni with daioni literally meaning…