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2011
Date Title Body Image

French Nymph Variant

A nymph from Flyblaster

Deep sea flies

Flies for fishing deep. Not my ususal kind of flies, but sometimes you need weight.

Boat Anchor Scud

Fishing the Bighorn or other western tailwater? Hate using split shot? Use this scud pattern in place of weight and save yourself the trouble of digging for split shot or untangling rigs.

Spring Olive Spider

Tying a Spring Olive Spider by Davie McPhail.

Shad Fly Fishing

It's shad season! Fly fishing for shad is one of the most underrated thing in flyfishing. They don't call them 'mini tarpon' or 'poor man's tarpon' for nothing.

The Costa Rica Challenge

In the heart of Central America, 5 veracious trout fisherman, launch on a salty journey that most said couldn't be done. One Country, Two Oceans, Three Species, 430 Kilometers all in 36 Hours.

Sea Trout Secrets 1-4

If you have been a regular on GFF for any time during its long existence, you will know that my everyday fishing is chasing sea run brown trout - we call them sea trout.

The Alder Sedge Hog

Tying the Alder Sedge Hog (Muddler) by Davie McPhail.

River Academy

I have chosen to review these three DVD's in one review, mostly because they are part of a series and very consistent in concept and production.

Spring Steelhead

From the mountain town of Stanley, ID downstream through the Salmon River canyon you will experience spectacular scenery while fishing for steelhead!

Korrie Broos

He started fishing, from when he can just about start to remember, and living in Africa, gives him opportunities, to fish for "exotic species" unique to this continent.

Trout with bacon

This is not your ordinary fly fishing article, but anyways... we have brought you recipes before, but this one is more in the GFF style with lots of step-by-step pictures. From fishing location to your table.

Hendrickson Comparadun

Just in time for the Hendrickson hatch, here is a modern classic that has a place in all dry fly boxes. Alter the size and color to imitate any mayfly hatch.

Trout, Bardu

Since we have had so much hard time finding the trout lately, I thought it would be a good idea to remind ourselves what it looks like.

Heiko Schneider and Carolina Perez

Argentinean guides and outfitters Heiko Schneider and Carolina Perez.

A snowy April day

A snowy April day on a NE Michigan river

Turk's Power Ant

Montana Fly Tier and guide Josh Stanish ties a Turk's Power Ant from the Library of the Federation of Fly Fishers in this professionally produced episode from TheWeeklyFly.com

Tom Biesot

Angler and reel maker.

Tom's Reel

This is a first! Rod building is common, but how about making your own fly reel? Dutch Tom Biesot takes us through the process of making a beautiful home made fly reel, step by step and in meticulous detail with tonnes of pictures.

In search of Dinosaurs

Follow Heiko Schneider and Carolina Perez as they go fly fishing for Wolf Fish or Tararira, Hoplias malabaricus, an ancient looking South American fish that can be found in murky waters full of weed, branches and other obstacles.

Crystal Clear

A short fly fishing movie, filmed on a Radovna river, a true alpine fly fishing gem of Slovenia.

Soulfish: Fish Mode

A trailer for Soulfish 2: This one of a kind adventure documentary follows some of the most dedicated and experienced fly anglers in the world as they chase some of the greatest Game Fish on this p

CDC Split Wing Sparkle Dun

Blue Winged Olives (aka Baetis) create superb early and late season hatches. This simple but effective take on the sparkle dun pattern features a split CDC wing.

The Calvin Shrimp

Tying the Calvin Shrimp (Salmon Fly) with Davie McPhail.

The Juanna Be Hopper Juan

This is the little brother to the full grown Hopper Juan. It is designed for early and later in summer when fish have seen all the big hoppers that all the companies tie and sell.

Out of our element

DIY fishing is not for the faint at heart, especially when you are out of your element. We travelled for 3 days and took 4 flights to get to our final destination in Central America.

Where to fish

You may be under the impression that finding a good place to fish is difficult and that the best spots are secret and far away from everything. Wrong! Read this article and learn how to find the best and richest fishing locations. They nearby, easy to access and so full of fish 

Remembering

Short film about one cast.

Flyfishing Patagonia 2011

2 month traveling & flyfishing in Chile / Argentina

Spring 2011

It has become almost a tradition for Martin to do a small gallery of images from the different seasons in his own fishing, especially the spring, and this year he has done it again in keeping with this tradition.

The Royal Gorgeous Caddis

This little caddis pattern works great anywhere there are caddis larva and pupa drifting around.

Spider NJ

Once again, simple is good! Once again, black is good! Once again, rubber legs are good! Once again a tube fly from Nils Jorgensen. This little tube fly is so easy to tie that you can easily fill a box in no time.

Black Ghost Tube

Believe in ghosts? How about a black one? If you're fishing sea trout or brown trout, or even salmon, there is no way around the Black Ghost. It has caught thousands of fish around the world. This is an all time classic that has proven itself.

Streamers 365 Update

Well, just over 8 months to go. I can already feel the deadline creeping up, but the good news is that the project is well under way and the streamers...

Nice sea trout fishing

Spring fishing for Danish sea trout

Gold & Orange Lite-Brite Shrimp

Tying a Gold & Orange Lite-Brite Shrimp by Davie McPhail

How to Sell Jazz to Fishermen

There was thousands of visitors at the Jonkoping fishing fair. So many that we were confident we would sell out our cd's in no time.

Modern fly fishing: Streamer

Trailer for the last DVD in the series Modern Fly Fishing. We join Johan Klingberg in some exciting streamer fishing, and meet some of Europe's most skilful streamer fishermen.

Hans' Sowbug

Hans' Sowbug is an alternative to some of the more common sowbug patterns. This pattern has worked quite well on the Bighorn River.

Klympen

Klympen is a simple and efficient fly for sea run browns, which should be able to catch many other kinds of fish. Originated by Henning Eskol, this fly has seen many variations since its birth.

Barrel Full of Bucktails

Some of these flies are among the most well known of any genre of fishing flies others are a little on the obscure side. Some are simple and some are a bit complicated. I like 'em all. They all have their place on the water, and they all have a story to tell.

Fly fishing at Paloma River Lodge

Nice videos of fly fishing at Paloma River Lodge in Chile during March 2011

The Kodiak Project Trailer

Beautiful trailer for an upcoming fly-fishing documentary: The Kodiak Project. Filmed on the Karluk River on Kodiak Island, Alaska.

Olive Spider

Tying an Olive Spider (Wet Fly) by Davie McPhail.

Red Tag

Few flies are as classical as the Red Tag, which was originated as a dry fly for grayling, but has been adapted to many other kinds of fishing. The fly dates back to the 1850's where it came out of the vice of Martyn Flynn. This variation is for sea run browns.

A Day on the Rio Parismina

Nice video from the muddy-brown waters of the Rio Parismina, home to some of the world's biggest tarpon.

Hervey Bay Tuna

Fishing with Gavin Platz from Tie 'n' Fly Outfitters in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia.

Mike Martinek Book on Sale (Signed)

Mike Martinek Streamer Fly Patterns for Trolling and Casting Signed You may want to hurry to get one of these as they tend to move quickly. I normally...

Pheasant Tail Nymph

The Pheasant Tail Nymph is one of the most widely used nymphs on trout streams throughout the world, and for good reason. This fly is one of the most productive flies of all time.

The UV Yellow Gosling

Tying the UV Yellow Gosling by Davie McPhail

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