Skip to main content
The Global FlyFisher has recently been updated to a new publishing system, and there may be a few glitches while the last bits get fixed. If you meet anything that doesn't work, please let me know.
Martin - martin@globalflyfisher.com

All content

This page simply lists all content chronologically, with the newest first. Use the pager in the bottom to navigate through quite a lot of articles, reviews, blog posts and much more.
All content | Without videos
There's 15727 items in the list.
2025
Date Title Body Image

Another great flyshow

Another great Danish Fly Festival is over, and it was as always great being part of this excellent show.

Sunburst Orange

Hi there

Sandstorm Beige

Hi and welcome

Sparkle Caddis Pupa

Sparkle Caddis Pupa tyed by Davie McPhailMaterials Used;

Dry Dropper Emerger Midge

Tying Dry Dropper Palomino Midge Emerger Fly by Davie McPhailMaterials Used;

Neversink Sparkle Dun

One of the most popular dry flies in America the Sparkle Dun..Material Used;

The Dallas

The Dallas Spey Fly invented by John Dallas and first mentioned in print by George Kelson in his timeless classic 'The Salmon Fly', 1895.

Spey Winter Magnus

Hi thereYet another tutorial for you. This time a small winter fly with spey and lots of fluorescent action going on.  

Classic Czech Nymph

The Czech nymph is a pattern and style of fishing that took the world by storm when it appeared on the scene following multiple international competition successes for the Czech team.

New and updated!

The Global FlyFisher has once again been moved to a new publishing system, and things have changed – but are basically still the same

Bead Head Pheasant Tail

Pheasant Tails are quite possibly the most popular general purpose nymph. I dont think Ive ever gone to a fly shop and not seen a selection of pheasant tails in many sizes.

Best Mayfly Emerger

Fly Tying Recipe: Hook: #10-14 tail - teal body - pheasant tail feather rib - copper wire thorax - peacock feather wing rudiments - pheasant tail feather

Cutcliffe #II

Number 2! Sable and Water rat - Silvery Speckled Brown

Cutcliffe #I

Here we go! Fox and Squirrel with Rusty Brown Blue. I have resisted tying all the patterns listed 38 plus the extras within the book's text but let's begin

The Bling Midge

Bling midges are some of the most elegant yet easy-to-tie flies you'll come across. With their lifelike appearance, they mimic midge pupae or larvae perfectly.

Fyn’ish Shrimp

In Danish this shrimp fly is known as Den Fynske Reje, and it’s been successful in its basic form as well as in several variations

My adored fly tying desk

My adored fly tying desk. Once cherished and down through the ages worn and abused. Now cherished again.

Cutcliffe's Stretcher Flies - Red and Brown

These are two patterns Cutcliffe discusses within the text of the book and mentions how he uses these as his stretcher fly on a multiple fly rig.

When knots drive you nuts

If knotting fibers for legs for your insect imitations drive you mad, this tool can help!

WD40

The WD-40 is one of my favorite flies for fishing rivers and lakes where there is a good population of small baetis and midges.

Ken's Golden Olive Bumble

Here's a slight variant of an island style bumble pattern that's loaded with movement and has a nice contrast of colours to suit a range of kight conditions.

Bloodworm

Joseph Cordeiro has been tying flies for over 25 years. The past 10 years focusing on teaching, presenting at shows and marketing saltwater flies.

Ultimate Caddis

Ultimate Caddis CDC Rib Fly – Step-by-Step Tutorial! Hook: #10-18 Body: Dry fly antron dubbing Thorax: CDC, Ice dubbing, Dry fly antron dubbing Wing: CDC

Fishing Camera

A rugged, waterproof, lightweight camera can be a great fishing companion. And do much more than a phone can

RS2 Emerger

RS2 Emergers I believe were originally tied to match the hatch on trico hatches.

Zebra Midge and Variations

Midges are small flies that are related to mosquitoes, but do not bite. Like mosquitoes they are aquatic in their larvae and pupae stage, but emerge in their adult stage.

More Fishing, Less iPhone

Why a fishing summer camp might be a good place for a kid to spend a vacation

Royal Wulff

Handcrafted Perfection for Fly Fishing

Upgrading while GFF gasps

I’m a good bit into upgrading the Global FlyFisher to the latest version of the publishing system. Meanwhile the old site is gasping

Perdigon - Caddis Pupae

Perdigon flies are extremely heavy, boasting a tungsten weighted bead. They are also very smooth being coated by UV resin, so they get down deep in the water, to where the trout are very quickly.

Crow Fly - Smoky Mountain Blackbird

Following up on my prior video on the Smoky Mountain Forktail from the blog Small Stream Reflections, I was reminded that another blog I loved by Neil Norman called An Online Soft Hackle Pattern Bo

CDC BWO Emerger

Small mayfly patterns are essential in every troutfishers flybox, and this delicate small CDC emerger of a Blue Winged Olive is a fine bid on a “must-have-pattern”.

Chartreuse Striper Dragon

Joe Calcavecchia is a US based production tier for the past thirty years for fly shops in the New England region, a saltwater master fly tier, and the creator of many well-renowned fly patterns suc

Sparkle Dun

This is probably the most important and universal mayfly dun that you can have in your box!

Hard Head Euro Nymph

A very quick and easy tie for a super effective Euro Nymph. If you are looking for an all round jig that works well, you need look no further!

Para Weld Mayfly

An absolute must pattern if you are fishing mayfly hatches! Some very different and interesting techniques for this unusual parachute pattern.

Zonker Streamer

Fly tying Zonker Streamer the best for Trout and Predator

Stepping Outside The Comfort Zone

A short video about fly fishing the unconventional way.

Perdigon - Midge Larvae Pupa

Perdigon flies are extremely heavy, boasting a tungsten weighted bead. They are also very smooth being coated by UV resin, so they get down deep very quickly.

Perdigon - Frenchi

Perdigon flies are extremely heavy, boasting a tungsten weighted bead. They are also very smooth being coated by UV resin, so they get down deep very quickly.

Smoky Mountain Forktail

I was remembering some great fishing blogs I used to love reading. One was called Small Stream Reflections.

Perfect Nymph Stimulator

Materials Used: Hook Type: Barbless Hook #8 - #12 Thread: 10/0 black Body: UNI Mylar Gold 14 Rib: Soft Wire 33 Hackle: Partridge Feather

Plastronic Baetis

A Submerger Designed to Look Like a Silvery Plastron on a Sunken Baetis spinner.

Tying Perdigon Fly Copper

Materials Used:

Vivid Dreams

This past year our film has traveled to over 150 different venues across the globe with the International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4).

Amnesia Pupa

This isn’t a forgetful or amnesic pupa, but has earned its name because it’s tied using Amnesia mono

Perdigon - Brown Quill Flash Back

Perdigon flies are extremely heavy, boasting a tungsten weighted bead. They are also very smooth being coated by UV resin, so they get down deep very quickly.

Black Midge Emerger

A simple black midge emerger that is extremely effective, wether tied on a lighter hook and fished dry, just hanging in the surface, or deeper under the surface as a wet or just below as an emerge

Flounder Snack

Detailed instructions for tying a Flounder Snack fly.

Black and Blue Bugger

Detailed instructions for tying a Black and Blue Bugger. This is part of a series of Tim Flagler's collaboration with Fly Tyer Magazine.

Since you got this far …


The GFF money box

… I have a small favor to ask.

Long story short

Support the Global FlyFisher through several different channels, including PayPal.

Long story longer

The Global FlyFisher has been online since the mid-90's and has been free to access for everybody since day one – and will stay free for as long as I run it.
But that doesn't mean that it's free to run.
It costs money to drive a large site like this.
See more details about what you can do to help in this blog post.