Wingman — Holding Position
Wingman is not about being first. It’s about holding a position. A riffling hitch tube fly built for balance, angle control, and clean movement in fast water.
A smart riffling hitch tube fly tying tool
Before You Start Tying Riffling Hitch Tube Flies: A Handy Tool for the Job Before you dive into tying riffling hitch tube flies, it’s a good idea to create a specialized tool for poking a hole in the belly of…
Why we use polyleaders for riffling hitch and dry fly fishing
Sinking poly leaders are the best for wake, dry fly and riffling hitch fishing… The leader is an extension of your fly line. The link between our fly line and fly is essential to our casting and presentation skills, and…
Keep polyleaders and your tippet in the refrigerator
Longer lasting when kept cold 99% of chemical reactions go slower if they are cold, and as a guide, for artificial age testing of polymers, the rule of thumb is 10 degrees Celsius = doubling of the time. This is…
Riffling hitch tube fly – a bit like building miniature models
A modern riffling hitch tube is related to side planers, outboard riggers and the ottering of boats. Riffling hitch tube flies is a relatively new design in fly tying – English salmon guide and author Mr Crawford Little was one…
salmon fly in red
How does a salmon perceive your fly? – Discover the fascinating visual dynamics of Atlantic salmon and uncover why they may be drawn to specific colors in your salmon fly.
The Collie Dog
Collie Dog fly The Collie Dog fly and Brooks Sunray shadow is found in the Hall of Fame of salmon flies. The Collie dog is originally a Scottish fly from the late 18´century. It was probably one of the very…
The Sunray Shadow story
Sunray Shadow Story Read the fascinating story about the late British salmon angler Mr Raymond Brooks and how he, through ingenuity and dedication to salmon fly fishing, came to make the most famous tube fly in the world - Read…
Squirrel tail – Made for Riffling Hitch flies
The squirrel, a large family of rodents divided into five subfamilies, boasts approximately 58 genera and around 285 species. Among these, the Eastern Grey Squirrel and the Pine Squirrel have long been prized as top materials for fly tying. Hair…
The Mystery of Colours in Salmon Flies
Salmon and trout possess highly specialized vision, finely tuned to detect a range of colours. This adaptation is crucial for their survival, helping them locate prey and avoid predators. Their ability to perceive colours such as red, green, and blue,…
Bugs for Atlantic Salmon
We wish to further the details on salmon bugs and give you some first-hand usage tips based on my experiences with them.