Description Of The Blog

Thank you for visiting our salmon fly blog. In this blog you will find lots of fly pictures, step by step's, and other pictures of fishing related stuff. We have recently launched our official website that can be found at www.taysalmonfly.co.uk or click on the link on the right hand side of the page.

Saturday 28 February 2015

ALEXANDER GRANT MEMORIAL SPEY CASTING COMPETITION

ALEXANDER GRANT MEMORIAL SPEY CASTING COMPETITION

Guy's this is just a heads up on a brand new casting competition Scott MacKenzie is helping to run this September on the River Ness, this is a memorial casting competition in honour of Alexander Grant who set the first world record on the River Ness back in 1895, this event will take place close to where Grant did the famous 65 yard cast without shooting any line, there is £1000 first place prize and another prizes for the top 3 winners,the first place winner will also win probably the most prestigious trophy ever made for this type of event,the Alexander Grant Memorial Trophy and it will hopefully be awarded to the winner by a member of the Alexander Grants family, this competition is a small part of the much bigger Scotland Salmon Festival that is being staged in Inverness Scotland the whole week, a proper website listing everything that is going to be on will be launched next week, there has never been anything like this before and probably never will again, the full rules of the competition will be posted shortly, so if your into to Spey casting and the history of Spey casting you won't want to miss this event on the 4th and 5th September 2015


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Friday 27 February 2015

RS Super Snaelda Black/Chartreuse - Tay Salmon Fly

RS Super Snaelda Black/Chartreuse

Ron Sutherland has combined two of the deadliest Icelandic salmon flies to create The amazing RS SuperSnaleda. This fly has now rocketed to international mainstream for many salmon anglers. Fish these Super aggressive tubes anywhere for Atlantic salmon and Steelhead and stand by for action. One of our best selling patterns.

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Thursday 26 February 2015

RS Super Snaelda Willie Gunn Salmon Fly - Tay Salmon Fly

RS Super Snaelda Willie Gunn

Ron Sutherland has combined two of the deadliest Icelandic salmon flies to create The amazing RS SuperSnaleda. This fly has now rocketed to international mainstream for many salmon anglers. Fish these Super aggressive tubes anywhere for Atlantic salmon and Steelhead and stand by for action. One of our best selling patterns.

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Wednesday 25 February 2015

Cascade Monkey Salmon Fly - Tay Salmon Fly

Cascade Monkey

The Monkey Salmon Fly shot of to the fishing scene a couple of season's ago and has grew in popularity since. It is a superb early season pattern but can be very effective in smaller sizes as the season progresses. Crossing two of the best salmon fishing patterns the Cascade Monkey is a best seller and proven taker of many Atlantic Salmon

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Tuesday 24 February 2015

Spring Atlantic Salmon Fishing On The River Tay, Perthshire, Scotland - Tay Salmon Fly


11lb Spring Atlantic Salmon landed from the Murthly 2 Beat of the River Tay, Perthshire, Scotland by Mr Tony Black. Tony landed this lovely springer using a Monkey Salmon Fly from Tay Salmon Fly.


Murthly Beat 2 is one of the best beats on the Tay. For flyfishing it has few equals. There are two separate beats the Upper Beat and Stenton which are fished on alternate days.

Murthly 2 Fishing 2015:

- Stenton water on Mon, Wed, Fri
- Top on Tues, Thur, Sat

One pool, the Island Pool, is fished on all six days. Both the Upper Beat and Stenton mainly consist of swiftly flowing runs and pools which all have a good draw on them, making them ideal for the fly. Fly fishing is the preferred method of fishing unless the water is high.
These beats fish well throughout the season. Many spring salmon seem to make their first stop in the Murthly area and so a fresh springer can always be expected. Then in the summer the grilse fishing can be first rate. There is usually a good head of fresh grilse and conditions are perfect for the fly. In low water conditions the Island Pool especially fishes wonderfully and is easily one of the best grilse pools on the Tay. Then given a lift in the water big catches of back end fish can then be made in the autumn.
The beat is set among stunning woodland scenery with impressive stands of mature Douglas Fir and other species giving the whole beat a very grand feel. There is one ghillie on the beat and one boat but much of the river can easily and safely be fished by wading, especially in low water. There is also a comfortable hut on each beat with full facilities.
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Monday 23 February 2015

Spring Atlantic Salmon From The River Tay, Perthshire, Scotland - Tay Salmon Fly

16lb Spring Atlantic Salmon landed from the Murthly 2 Beat of the River Tay, Perthshire, Scotland by Mr Tony Black. Tony landed this lovely springer using a Monkey Salmon Fly from Tay Salmon Fly.


Murthly Beat 2 is one of the best beats on the Tay. For flyfishing it has few equals. There are two separate beats the Upper Beat and Stenton which are fished on alternate days.

Murthly 2 Fishing 2015:

- Stenton water on Mon, Wed, Fri
- Top on Tues, Thur, Sat

One pool, the Island Pool, is fished on all six days. Both the Upper Beat and Stenton mainly consist of swiftly flowing runs and pools which all have a good draw on them, making them ideal for the fly. Fly fishing is the preferred method of fishing unless the water is high.
These beats fish well throughout the season. Many spring salmon seem to make their first stop in the Murthly area and so a fresh springer can always be expected. Then in the summer the grilse fishing can be first rate. There is usually a good head of fresh grilse and conditions are perfect for the fly. In low water conditions the Island Pool especially fishes wonderfully and is easily one of the best grilse pools on the Tay. Then given a lift in the water big catches of back end fish can then be made in the autumn.
The beat is set among stunning woodland scenery with impressive stands of mature Douglas Fir and other species giving the whole beat a very grand feel. There is one ghillie on the beat and one boat but much of the river can easily and safely be fished by wading, especially in low water. There is also a comfortable hut on each beat with full facilities.
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Sunday 22 February 2015

Spring Salmon Fishing On The River Tay Using Flies From Tay Salmon Fly

Mr Stuart McArthur landed is superb 9lb springer from the Horsey Pool on the Pitlochrie Beat of the River Tay. Stuart was using one of our deadly Monkey Salmon Flies.

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Thursday 19 February 2015

Ice Maiden Copper Tube Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Ice Maiden Copper Tube Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Tube: Plastic, Aluminium or Copper
Body: Pearly Flat Tinsel Over White Thread Or Pearl Mylar Tubing
Wing: Yellow Bucktail, Blue Bucktail And White Bucktail Mixed With Pearl Mirror Flash Through It.
Head: Red or Black

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Sunday 15 February 2015

Kylie Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Kylie Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Thread: White
Tag: Silver Oval Tinsel
Tail: Orange Bucktail With Golden Pheasant Rump Feather Over
Butt: Black Floss
Rear Body: Copper Tinsel Or Orange Mylar Tinsel
Rib Over Rear Body Only: Silver Oval Tinsel
Middle Hackle: Orange Cock Hackle
Front Body: Black Floss
Wing: Orange Bucktail Or Orange Marble Fox
Throat Hackle: Dyed Blue Guinea Fowl Over Orange Cock Hackle
Cheeks: Jungle Cock
Head: Red

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Saturday 14 February 2015

Jock Scott Templedog Style Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Jock Scott Templedog Style Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Tag: Oval Silver Tinsel Followed By Glo-Brite No11.
Tail: Glo-Brite Multi-Yarn No11 With Short No5 On Top.
Butt: Black Ice Straggle.
Body: Rear Half, Glo-Brite Multi-Yarn No11 Ribbed With Wide Oval Silver Tinsel.
Veiling: Fluorescent Yellow Arctic Fox.
Front Body: Black Ice Straggle Ribbed With Silver Holographic Braid.
Hackle: Soft Black.
Throat: Natural Guinea Fowl.
Wing: Natural Grey Squirrel Tail, Fiery Brown Arctic Fox, Blue Goat With Blue Mobile Over, Yellow Arctic Fox With Yellow Krinkle Mirror Flash Over, Red Arctic Fox With Red Gliss'N'Glo Over, Fiery Brown Raccoon Dog With Peacock/Black Krinkle Mirror Flash Over.
Horns: Blue Mobile.
Cheeks: Jungle Cock.
Head: Silver Cone.

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Friday 13 February 2015

Junction Shrimp Copper Tube Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Junction Shrimp Copper Tube Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Tube:- Any
Rear Body:- Yellow Floss
Rear Skirt:- Orange Bucktail
Body:- Black Floss
Rib:- Silver Oval Tinsel
Front Skirt:- White Bucktail
Head:- Black

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Thursday 12 February 2015

Junction Shrimp Flamethrower Copper Tube Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Junction Shrimp Flamethrower Copper Tube Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Rear Body:- Orange Floss
Rear Skirt:- Orange Hackle
Tail:- Orange Bucktail with 3 strands of orange kyrstal flash
Body:- Pearl Dubbing
Front Hackle:- White
Jungle Cock
Head:- Fluro Orange

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Wednesday 11 February 2015

Half Irish Piglet Copper Tube Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Half Irish Piglet Copper Tube Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Hook: Any Tube or Gold Double Hook
Thread: Black
Tag: Gold Oval Tinsel
Tail: Red Pig Bristles With Red Or Gold Krystal Hair
Tail Hackle: Golden Pheasant Red Breast Feather
Body: Red Holgraphic Tinsel
Rib: Gold Or Silver Fine Holographic Tinsel
Head Hackle: Red Cock Hackle Or Dyed Red Badger
Cheeks: Jungle Cock
Head: Black

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Tuesday 10 February 2015

The Ghillie Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

The Ghillie Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Tail: Orange Bucktail With 4 Strands Of Orange Krystal Hair
Rear Body: Gold Holographic Tinsel
Front Body: Black Floss
Rib: Gold Oval
Throat: Orange Hackle Fibres With Blue Guinea Fowl Over
Wing: Yellow Squirrel With 4 Strands Of Yellow Krystal Hair
Cheeks: Jungle Cock
Head: Red


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Monday 9 February 2015

Blue Gledswood Shrimp Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Blue Gledswood Shrimp Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly 

Tail:- Black Bucktail With 3 Strands Of Black Krystal Flash
Body:- Silver Holographic Tinsel
Rib:- Fluro Yellow Wire
Wing:- Black Fox With 3 Strands Of Black Krystal Flash
Hackle:- Blue
Jungle Cock
Head:- Red


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Sunday 8 February 2015

Garry Dog Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Garry Dog Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Tail:- GP Crest
Butt:- Silver Oval
Tag:- Yellow Floss
Body:- Black Floss
Rib:- Silver Oval
Throat:- Blue Guinea Fowl
Underwing:- Red Bucktail
Topwing:- Yellow Bucktail
Head:- Red

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Saturday 7 February 2015

Gledswood Shrimp Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Gledswood Shrimp Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly 

Tail: Black Bucktail With 2 Or 3 Strands Of Gold Krystal Flash
Body: Holographic Gold Tinsel
Rib: Chartreuse Uni Neon Thread 1/0
Wing: Black Bucktail (Or Black Artic Fox) With 2 Or 3 Strands Of Gold Krystal Flash
Hackle: Yellow
Cheeks: Jungle Cock
Head: Red

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Friday 6 February 2015

Grey and Green Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Grey and Green Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly 

Thread: White UTC 70
Tag: Oval Silver Tinsel
Butt: Black Ostritch Herl
Rear Body: Silver Floss
Front Body: Green floss
Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel
Wing: Lime Green Fox Over Grey Marble Fox
Hackle: Grey Cock Hackle (Or Blue Dunn As Substitute)
Optional: Jungle Cock Cheeks

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Thursday 5 February 2015

Grue Dog Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing - Tay Salmon Fly

Grue Dog Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing

Tube: 3mm Outer Tubing With 1.8mm Inner Tubing
Tag: Fluo Red Floss
Body Rear: Pearl Flat Tinsel,
Body Front: Silver Lite Brite
Rib: Silver Oval Tinsel
Body Hackle: (Over Front) Yellow Palmered
Middle Hackle: Kingfisher Blue
Front Hackle: Grizzle
Wing: Green Fox, Kingfisher Blue Fox, Topped With White/Grey Fox. Flash To Taste Between Wings
Cone: Silver Eumer Cone

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Wednesday 4 February 2015

Floodtide Templedog Style Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Floodtide Templedog Style Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly 

 Tag: Silver Oval Tinsel And Glo-Brite No3 Floss.
Tail: Glo-Brite No11 Multi-Yarn With Black Mobile Over.
Butt: Black Ice Straggle.
Body: In 3 Parts, Yellow Lite-Brite, Orange Glister And Red Glister.
Ribs: Holographic Silver Braid And Silver Oval Tinsel.
Hackle: Palmered Long Soft Yellow.
Wing: Orange Arctic Fox, Brown Raccoon Dog, Red Temple Dog And Red And Yellow Flash, Yellow Arctic Fox, Yellow Ostrich And Silver Flash Over.
Hackle: Dyed Red Guinea Fowl.
Sides: Long Jungle Cock.
Cheeks: Jungle Cock.
Head: Black Cone.

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Tuesday 3 February 2015

Five Twelve Shrimp Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Five Twelve Shrimp Salmon Fly Tying Pattern / Dressing By Tay Salmon Fly

Hook: Gold
Thread: White
Tag: Silver Wire
Butt: Fluo Orange Glo Brite
Tail: Orange Bucktail With Orange Krystal Hair
Body: Holographic Gold Tinsel Ribbed With Silver Wire
Wing: Blue Hackle Fibres With Black Squirrel Over- Then Pearl Krinkle Mirror Flash Over The Top To Suit.
Head Hackle: Silver Badger Hackle Dyed Hot Orange
Cheeks: JC
Head: Red Varnish

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Monday 2 February 2015

How To Tie A Red Frances Salmon Tube Fly By Tay Salmon Fly

Red Frances Salmon Fly Dressing / Pattern By Tay Salmon Fly

Tube: Any
Thread: Red
Feelers: 4 Brown And 2 White Stripped Hackle Stems.
Tail: Rusty Brown Calf tail Or Fox
Body: Red Wool Tied In A Cone Shape.
Hackle: Natural Red Game
Rib: Silver Or Gold Oval Tinsel

  
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Sunday 1 February 2015

Ewe Blue (Variant) Salmon Fly Dressing / Pattern By Tay Salmon Fly

Ewe Blue (Variant) Salmon Fly Dressing / Pattern By Tay Salmon Fly

Hook: Silver or Black
Thread: Uni 8/0 Black
Tag: Small Oval Silver
Tail: Blue Calf’s Tail – But The Tips, Two Strands Of  Turrall Pearl Krystal Hair
Body: Holo Silver Tinsel
Rib: Small Oval Silver Tinsel
Underwing: Blue Calf’s Tail
Throat: Peacock Neck Overlaid With Small Amount Black Squirrel
Overwing: Black Artic Fox
Bling: Two Spears Mirrorflash Pearl Along The Line Of The Artic Fox Wing – Either Side
JC – Over The Bling

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