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GFF Newsletter March 2026 - Pictures: seatrout fishing - Flies: Old School, Bonefish and Soft Hackles

Global FlyFisher Newsletter March 14th 2026

Here in Denmark the snow has melted, spring is closing in, and in this household we have started using the outdoor shower. Yes, we have a shower outdoors, and it's a joy to use!

My fishing is unfortunately limited. Years back I would have been out many times by now, utilizing every just moderately tolerable spring day. Nowadays it's unfortunately impossible for me to go on my own, and my next planned outing will be late April and early May when I go for a week-long trip with good friends. Another friend has promised to take me out in his boat before that, but no firm plans have been made yet.

But I have no problem getting some time spent on fishing-related activities, because of this site. Right now there's actually stuff in the pipeline, ready set to get published with regular intervals as far ahead as into May!

I have decided to publish the contents of a photo book that I made many years ago, and that alone has produced 10 articles. On top of that I have content from Norwegian Runar Warhuus as well as British Nick Thomas waiting in line. And there are three articles of my own too, just waiting to be released.

So for the next 1½ months, there will be regular updates to the site, and a good reason to check in now and then.


So remember to visit often as spring breaks in the northern hemisphere, and the fishing season hopefully starts with you as an active participant.


Martin


Latest content

First section: The Light. This is the online version of a book I published back in 2010.
It seems that it's shrimps, shrimps and more shrimps if you want to tie flies for Baltic sea trout. Here are some old school alternatives – with a twist
Wherever you are targeting bonefish, one thing stays the same: choosing the right fly can be a key to success
The soft hackles – North Country Spiders – have proved their worth through many decades, and still do.
As a fly angler, there is great satisfaction in being able to tie your own flies. If you haven’t reached that point yet, here is some advice to help you get started.
These worm patterns tied with bead tubing are very tough and made to last – and very easy to tie

Latest videos

This pattern is obviously an offshoot of the seaducer, but fishes differently. Even unweighted it sinks faster without diving, has more flash, better durability and pushes a lot of water too.
Step by Step showing you how to tie the Cooper Wet Fly.
Step by Step showing you how to tie the Carrie Stevens streamer the Carrie's Special.
The Rabbit leech is a pattern that has been around for a while. However it is just as effective today as it was when it was first created. It is a very simple pattern, and extremely effective.
This time I’ve made a small and easy to tie fly. A variant of the famous Magnus fly.
Italian School CDC One Feather Flies
Hello all. I am going to talk about a group of One Feather Flies (OFF) using CDC and part of a group of patterns and from Italian tiers.

Blog posts

It’s been a year like so many others. GFF is chugging along, doing as good as ever ... and even with new content!

More articles

The most humble tool in your tying tool collection is most likely your dubbing needle or bodkin. Still it’s one of the most useful tools.
It’s one of the most exciting and intense fishing experiences you’ll find, and here’s how to get started
I'm sometimes surprised how much material is wasted when people tie flies. Here are some tips on saving
The story of a long lasting love for classic steelhead flies – and some flies that illustrate why the love is still there
A couple of pupa patterns tied with rubber cord tubing which is also used for stringing beads to make jewelry
Some flies are so simple and use so few materials that it's almost embarrassing. They may even be ugly too ... but most of them are deadly efficient!

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