Salmon Fly

Optimistic Dastard salmon fly

2012-02-09T21:07:00.003Z

The latest deadly spring salmon fly to hit the scene. my creation the Optimistic Dastard

available in both standard double hook (salar) or conehead form

to order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Mr Black salmon fly

2011-07-18T23:16:00.002+01:00

Here is a new shrimp fly pattern of mine.. The Mr Black.

To order this or any of my flies.. please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Green butt Willie gunn salmon fly

2011-07-18T23:08:00.003+01:00

This is my tying of the Willie Gunn... shrimp style.
To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Boxed selection of flies

2011-07-09T16:31:00.005+01:00

Here is a boxed selection of flies I have just finnished tying for someone.
To order a box like this one.. or any of my flies.. please e-mail me at
ballingall512@sky.com.
Thanks for looking at my blog.

Tay Flamethrower

2011-05-17T21:39:00.004+01:00

Here is my Deadly Tay Flamethrower. This fly is taking 2011 by storm and has now accounted for salmon on all 4 of Scotlands big 4 rivers, and has a trip to Russia coming up in a few weeks so watch this space. Pictued Below is a Spey Springer caught by Mr Brain Shaw, on the Tay Flamethrower last month. The following day it accounted for another springer from the same pool. The Tay Flamethrower also accounted for the 50th springer of the Season on the Newtyle beat of the River Tay today. To Order this or any of my Flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Francis Salmon fly

2011-03-22T23:03:00.003Z

Another of my versions of the deadly francis.
This fly continues to catch salmon the world over. if you don't have these in your box your crazy.
Available in red/black and orange.
Tied here on a 15mm brass bottle tube. It is available on any size tube you require
To order this or any of my flies please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Feeler Fly

2011-03-22T22:59:00.003Z

My tying of the cover fly from this months trout and salmon magazine.
the feeler fly concept developed by Ron Sutherland of the helmsdale tackle company has proven to be deadly this spring.
This is my own tying of the srping great.. black and yellow tube, now with added feelers.
To order this or any of my flies please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Fiddlers Fancy Salmon fly

2011-03-22T22:51:00.003Z

The Fiddlers Fancy Named after the Fiddlers pool of the Newtyle beat of the River Tay.
This pattern is going to be a big hit this season.
Tied with the Flamethrower Profile, and a great combination of colours including a wee bit of purple, and that shiny silver head to catch the salmons eye.
To order this or any of my flies please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Flamethrower Salmon flies

2011-03-08T21:46:00.004Z

The flamethrower is one of the most succesful salmon flies of recent times.Here are a few of the variations that I tie
To order these or any of my flies please e-mail me at
ballingall512@sky.com

Dee Flamethrower Mini Templedog Salmon fly

2011-02-17T23:19:00.004Z

Here is my Dee Flamethrower Mini Templedog. Shown above with 10mm aluminium tube with turbo disc and also on 15mm brass bottle tubes. This fly is also available dressed on larger tubes or double/single hooks. The standard dee flamethrower hairwing is also available from the blog.
To order this deadly pattern or any of my flies, please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Davie's Comet Salmon fly

2011-02-02T21:33:00.004Z

This fly is my copper comet variation, loosly based on the Koolraw Killer colour scheme.
It uses a highly mobile arctic runner tail to give an enticing swimming action.
Avavilable on aluminium /tungsten/copper tubes
To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

The Alistair salmon fly

2011-01-31T21:37:00.003Z

My Version of the Deadly spring fly from the River Helmsdale. The Alistair accounts for countless spring fish every season.
To order this or any of my flies please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Chartreuse Special Salmon Fly

2011-01-30T23:25:00.005Z

Another great spring salmon fly available from the salmon fly blog.
My chartreuse special is a great fly for spring fishing or for fishing a clearing river after a spate.
This fly encorporates Pearly flash in the lower wing, and magenta peacock herl over the top wing to really make the fly glow in the water.
To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com
Thanks for looking at the blog.

Posh Tosh Salmon fly

2011-01-28T21:05:00.004Z

The posh tosh salmon fly is a firm favourite in the spring, but catches fish all through the season.
The UV properties in the body of this fly make it really shine and stand out in the water.
To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Editor salmon fly Tube

2011-01-28T20:59:00.004Z

This is my tying of the Editor fly tube style. This fly uses a pearl body with a glow in the dark thread layed underneath. It then has a Fluo yellow/green rib and fluo yellow jungle cock cheeks.
It glows under UV light and is a favourite amongst night time sea trout anglers as well as salmon anglers. To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Long Green Highlander Salmon Fly

2011-01-23T21:27:00.004Z

This is my Long green highlander tube fly. It is tied on a 2inch aluminium slipstream tube and has an overall wing length of 4 1/2 inches. A perfect tube for early spring fishing in the UK or for that trip of a lifetime to Norway or the Kola.
To order this or any of my flies or to enquire about flies not posted on the blog that I tie, please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Temple dog Salmon fly's

2011-01-05T11:40:00.003Z

Here are a few different Spring Temple dog flies I tie.

The mossy green highlander/ The russian/ The pacific Blue are all green highlander variants and will take fish in the spring.
These flies are available dressed on doubles or on tubes with or without coneheads.

To order these or any of my flies Please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Calvin's shrimp Salmon fly

2010-12-28T20:59:00.003Z

This is my tying of Ross MacDonalds Calvin shrimp.
A deadly variation to the Park shrimp.
Available dressed on doubles or in conehead form
A great fly from late sprin right through to the backend
To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Pot bellied pig Salmon fly

2010-12-24T18:19:00.005Z

Here is a small selection of the pot bellied pigs I tie.
These ones are tied on 15mm and 22mm brass bottle tubes, and on Size 6/8/10 doubles
They are quite simply put, one of THE deadliest ever style of salmon fly's available, and regularly account for fish all over the world, in Russia, Scandinavia, USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, and many many more. You would be mad not to have a box filled with these.
I am now offering boxed selections of these flies.
Please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com to order or for any queries.

Snaelda Salmon fly

2010-12-24T17:56:00.004Z

One of the deadliest flies ever to have swam.
An absolute killer in the Kola Peninsula, and on so many Scandinavian rivers. It's fast gaining popularity here in the UK.
This fly will take fish all year long.
Available on plastic/Aluminium/copper/tungsten tubes, and also available with a brass or tungsten conehead to suit.
To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Available in the origonal colour scheme or with my blue variation.

Rainbow highlander Salmon fly

2010-12-23T13:23:00.002Z

This fly is my own twist on the ever popular Black highlander Temple dog.
The wing features a combinatin of 7 colours for a truly spectalular look in the water.
Each layer of wing has it's own subtle sparkle and flash of angel hair, and crystal hair.
Topped off with a fluorescent yellow cone to set the wing in motion, and keep it swimming on an even keel.
These flies are deadly in the spring in the UK, and can be fished all year round abroad, in places like the Kola Peninsula.
To order this or any of my salmon flies, please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Silver Shadow shrimp Salmon fly

2010-12-21T23:12:00.002Z

The silver Shadow shrimp is the origonal and best of the shadow shrimp flies.
It is a must have for any salmon angler in the UK or abroad.
A deadly fly in Scandinavia, Russia's Kola Penninsula, and here in the UK
Available in sizes 6,8,10,12
And now also available on bottle tubes. 15mm or 22mm

To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Gold Shadow shrimp Salmon fly

2010-12-21T23:07:00.003Z

Here is the gold version of the ever popular Shadow shrimp.
This fly is a proven Killer both in the UK and abroad, being a favourite of anglers fishing the Kola rivers.
Available in sizes 6,8,10,12

To order this or any of my flies, Please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Bertie Dastard Spring Salmon Fly

2010-12-03T16:23:00.005Z

A Must have Salmon Fly for anybody fishing in the Spring months. The Killer combination of yellow and Black along with the Fluorescent yellow cone to keep it all swimming on an even keel.
Available on Plastic/Aluminium/ copper/ or Tungsten tubes

To order this or any of my other Salmon flies on this Blog Please e-mail me at Ballingall512@sky.com

Green Arsed Gold Bodied Willie Gunn Salmon Fly

2010-11-23T20:52:00.000Z

This is one of my all time favourite salmon flies, this fly will work well throughout the season, just vary the sizes of hooks to match conditions. These flies are available in sizes 6,8,10,12 & 14's and are priced at £3.50 each.

To order this pattern or any other on this blog click here

Scott MacKenzie DTX

2010-11-20T11:06:00.000Z

Backend Flamethrower

2010-08-29T23:20:00.007+01:00

This is my Flamethrower for the backend of the season. Or for use in peaty waters.
It uses a mixture of red/purple/claret, and has a UV pearl red head.
A sure fire winner for lates season fish.
To order this or any of my flies, please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Many thanks for looking.

Junction Flamethrower

2010-08-29T23:14:00.004+01:00

This is my Junction Flamethrower, based on the ever popular junction shrimp.
A great taker of fish in the spring, and at the backend.

To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at.... ballingall512@sky.com

Many thanks for looking.

Cascade Pot bellied pig

2010-08-29T23:01:00.004+01:00

This is my cascade pot bellied pig.
Tied here on a 22mm brass bottle tube, perfect for autumn salmon.

To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me @ ballingall512@sky.com
Thanks for looking.

Comally Flamethrower

2010-07-29T23:40:00.004+01:00

Here is my version of the Deadly Comally Flamethrower.

This fly is an absolute killer on a clearing river and a must have fly for any serious angler.

To Order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

or I can be found here http://troutandsalmonforum.proboards.com/ username ballingall512

Orange and Black Tube Fly

2010-03-03T10:18:00.002Z

Here is an example of the modern scandinavian style tube flies that i tie. Tied here on copper tubes the long mobile hackles and wing will hopefully encourage a fish to take. Designed for clearing water after a spate these flies also have a fluro green 'butt' to act as a target for taking fish.

IF you like these flies and wish to order some or to make an inquiry please email : Bad_bastie@hotmail.com

Essential Spring Salmon Fly

2010-02-28T21:58:00.003Z

The monkey fly has become one of the most prolific takers or Spring run fish in recent years and no angler should be without at least one in their arsenal.
Shown here on large Salar double this fly can be tied in any number of tube size and weight combinations.

To make an inquiry or to place an order email :- Bad_bastie@hotmail.com

Tubes for Spring and for Autum

2010-02-28T18:51:00.003Z

An example of some different style tubes for spring and autumn fishing, tied here on1 inch tungsten tubes.
From left to right

Gold Bodied Willie Gunn
Black and yellow (Quartered)
Red devil
Junction Shrimp (McCormacks)

All these tubes are available in any combination of length and weight.

If you would like to make an enquiry or place and order email me at:- Bad_bastie@hotmail.com

Spring Salmon Bottle Tube Flies, Cascades and Bann Specials

2010-02-23T18:53:00.004Z

Here are a few examples of completed orders to give you an idea of the standard to which i tie all my flies.

Other styles of fly available can be seen here

If you would like to make an enquiry or place and order Email me at - Bad_bastie@hotmail.com

Flies for the back end of the season

2010-02-06T11:40:00.002Z

These two flies are perfect for fishing the late summer and on into Autum, the subdued colors really improve your chances of hooking a fish that may have become resident in a pool or that has gone of the take.

McCormacks Shrimp
Foxford Shrimp (Fiery Brown)

As with all my flies they are available on Trebles, Doubles, Waddingtons and tubes.

If you would like to make an inquiry or place an order you can email me at ;

Bad_bastie@hotmail.com

Dean Armstrong

Flies for all seasons

2010-02-05T10:45:00.003Z

Here are 3 flies that are an excellent choice at any time of year and in any conditions if a suitable size is choosen.

Green Butt Gold Cascade
Bann Special
Currys Red

As with all my flies (Seen here on partridge Salar hooks)they are available on any commericailly available hooks, VMC. Partridge Salar, Loop, Esmond dury, Ken Sawada.

If you would like to make an inquiry or order some of my flies you can email me at ;

Bad_bastie@hotmail.com

Dean Armstrong

Irish Shrimp Salmon Flies - Spring

2010-02-04T12:33:00.004Z

Here are a few Irish shrimp flies that are proven fish catchers in Ireland and will be equally as successful in the U.K and through out Europe!

Lemon Shrimp
Finn yellow and gold
Orange and yellow flamethrower

If you would like to make an inquiry or if you would like to order any of these Salmon Flies you can email me at ;

Bad_bastie@hotmail.com

Dean Armstrong

Spring selection

2010-01-29T12:31:00.006Z

Here is a small selection of some of the spring salmon flies I tie and use.

Temptress bottle tubes
Willie gunn Temple dog bottle tubes
Black and yellow copper tubes
black and orange copper tubes
calvins shrimp conehead

This is only a very small selection of the spring flies I tie. To order any flies or for details of my other patterns please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Spring Flamethrowers

2010-01-29T12:20:00.007Z

Here is a wee selection of the flamethrower style doubles I tie for spring use.

Black and yellow
black/chartruese and lime
and yellow and highlander green

These flies feature pearl heads which give that extra attraction in the water, the lime and black one features an ultra violet head, that really lights up in the water.

To order any of these flies or to enquire about my other patterns e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Donna's delight (Pink park shrimp)

2010-01-29T12:16:00.002Z

Here is my 2010 take on the Park shrimp. Tied in pink and yellow , this fly is sure to catch the eye of a few passing salmon.

Available on any type of double or tube you desire.

To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

park shrimp salar double

2010-01-29T12:13:00.003Z

Here is my version of the ever Popular park shrimp designed by Mr Ross MacDonald.

Tied on larger doubles for use in the spring.
Also available on smaller doubles and tubes, with or without coneheads

To order this or any of my flies e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Orange and pink flamethrower

2010-01-29T11:58:00.004Z

Here is my orange and pink flamethrower.

This fly is available on bottle tubes of 15mm and 22mm and also tied on doubles.

to order this or any of my flies e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Temptress bottle tube

2010-01-29T11:51:00.004Z

Here is My Temptress temple dog tied on a 22mm brass bottle tube.

The big sister of my 'Naughty girl' salmon fly the Temptress is a must have for your fly box.

To Order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Claret and Fiery Brown Temple dog Conehead

2009-10-22T16:47:00.003+01:00

This is my Templedog conehead, tied in the great autumn colours of Claret and Fiery brown.

Another must have backend fly for any river.

To order this or any of my flies, please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Hot pink Editor

2009-10-22T16:41:00.003+01:00

This is my hot pink Editor variaton, tied on Partridge bartleet dublin point singles.

This fresh bright fly is a sure fire winner for coloured water and for spring salmon fishing.
Tied with white glo floss and pearl mylar body.
This fly has also accounted for numerous Steelhead in Canada and The US.

To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Naughty girl

2009-10-22T16:29:00.003+01:00

This is a fabulous new fly of my creation.
The naughty girl salmon fly uses sharp contrasting cerise/pink and black colours with ultraviolet materials used in the body and through the wing.
Topped off with a pearl head and jungle cock.

This highly mobile fly has already proved to be a killer pattern in testing on the river helmsdale this season, and is fast gaining poularity in Canada and The US for Both Steelhead and Pacific Salmon

A full range including copper tubes/ temple dog style and conehead versions are available only here at Salmon fly.

To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at
ballingall512@sky.com

New Salar monkey collection

2009-08-25T14:02:00.010+01:00

Here is my Salar Monkey Now available in New colours

origional yellow,Red,Blue,2tone green,Claret, and orange, or any other colour combination you want.

Thanks for taking the time to visit the Blog. If you can't find the pattern your looking for just e-mail me and I will tie it for you.
To Order any of my flies please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Park shrimp Gold Salar

2009-08-25T13:57:00.003+01:00

Here is the deadly park shrimp tied on a gold salar double
What a combination!
To order this or any of my flies please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Lady Amhrest

2009-08-14T22:44:00.004+01:00

This is a Scandinavian pattern that I have developed and changed slightly.
A great looking fly and a deadly low water pattern.
To order this or any of my flies please contact me at ballingall512@sky.com

Munroe's Killer

2009-08-14T22:41:00.003+01:00

Another of the great salmon patterns available here at Salmon fly.
To order this or any of my flies please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Garry dog

2009-08-14T22:36:00.003+01:00

Another classic salmon fly and a must have for any angler
To order this or any of my other flies please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Copper Killer salmon fly

2009-08-14T22:34:00.002+01:00

Another must have for any serious salmon angler.
A great fly for a clearing river.
To order this or any of my flies please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Silver stoat salmon fly

2009-08-14T22:31:00.002+01:00

Here is my version of another classic the silver stoat.
an absolute must for low water conditions, or for night time seatrout fishing.
I will tie these on any size of doubles or singles , and now have a fantastic holographic version too
To order this or any of my flies pleas E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Stoats tail salmon fly

2009-08-14T22:24:00.004+01:00

Here is my version of the Classic stoats tail.
I use arctic fox to give a more mobile wing, a must have for both salmon and seatrout, available on any size of double or single hook
To order this or any of my flies please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Red Editor Temple dog

2009-08-05T20:26:00.002+01:00

This is one of my own patterns.
A temple dog version of the Editor fly dressed with a red wing instead of black.
This fly is tied on a plastic tube, and uses a pearl body with fluro green nylon rib, which really stands out in the water.
Best fished off a sink tip,or sunk line, a highly mobile fly that will produce fish all season long.
to order this or any of my flies please E-mail me at dballingall07@aol.com

Cascade salmon fly

2009-08-05T20:21:00.004+01:00

The cascade is one of The most effective salmon flies ever created
Don't be without one in your box.

Available on any size of double hook or tube
to order any of my flies e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Red and Orange Cascade salmon fly

2009-08-05T20:17:00.005+01:00

A variation on the origional fly
An absolute must have fly for any angler.
To order this or any of my flies, please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Cascade Practitioner

2009-07-07T23:25:00.003+01:00

This is a fly I have created using various parts from 2 very successful flies. The Cascade and The General Practitioner.

This fly will take fish all year round and in most water conditions.
The fly itself looks 'ok' when dry, but it looks amazing in the water, it pulses and swims enticingly.
For me this really is a 'MUST HAVE' fly for any flybox.

To order this or any of my flies please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Holgraphic Silver Wilkinson shrimp

2009-07-06T22:04:00.004+01:00

Here is my variation on the hugely popular Silver Wilkinson Irish shrimp.
I have added a holographic silver angel hair body for a wee bit of sparkle, for peaty,coloured water.
This pattern is renowned as a great taker of Grilse and fresh Salmon.
To order this or any of my flies,Please E-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Shooting Star turbo disc.

2009-05-18T12:49:00.004+01:00

Here is a fly of my design, based on the octopus form of turbo tubes.

This fly incorporates the softest possible materials tied on a lightwieght scandinavian tube system.
The whole fly is set of by the turbo disc at the front which creates turbulence around the fly, this brings even the softest materials to life, causing them to pulse and swim in fast or slow water.
Turbo discs also ensure that your fly always swims the right way around, from the second it hits the water, no matter how average your casting may be.

To order this or any other fly please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Bronze Mallard spey

2009-05-17T18:10:00.004+01:00

This is another of my spey flies.
The Bronze mallard spey. It is a simple yet very effectice fly, that has a lot of movement in the water. This fly uses schlappen rather than spey hackles for a heavier dressed look for bigger water.
My Spey flies are tied on Top Quality partridge bartleet dublin point single hooks.
To order this or any other salmon fly please e-mail me at...... ballingall512@sky.com

Second Edition Salmon fly

2009-05-16T16:48:00.004+01:00

Here is a Spey fly of my creation.
This is the type of fly you could put in a frame on the wall, but it's even better to put on your cast and fish with.
The fly is designed to be highly mobile and uses the finest spey hackles.
To order any of my flies or to enquire about flies not yet on the blog. please e-mail me at..
ballingall512@sky.com

Commet Tube variation

2009-04-26T15:34:00.003+01:00

This is a variation on the comet tube fly
it uses a 3 colour fully wrapped wing to give a lovely blended coloured wing when in the water.
This fly is available on any type or size of tube from 1/2 inch plastc to 3 inch brass and everything in between (also avalaible on tungsten tubes 1/4 inch 1/2 inch and 1 inch)
To Order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Gold bodied willie gunn (Tungsten Conehead)

2009-04-26T15:28:00.002+01:00

This is my Gold willie Gunn tied on a 1 inch plastic tube with a Tungsten conehead.
This classic fly produces fish all over the uk and the rest of the world.
Why not add this modern take on a classic fly to your collection.
Available any size from 1-3 inches, with small/medium/ large tungsten cones in varying colours to suit your needs.
To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

All Black Shrimp salmon fly

2009-04-20T21:44:00.003+01:00

This is another of my own patterns.
The All Black shrimp is designed for low clear water or for use in low light conditions.
In the smaller sizes it's ideal for seatrout, The larger sizes are perfect for Salmon in late spring and early summer.
To order this or anyt of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Glenfarclas shrimp Variation

2009-04-20T21:38:00.004+01:00

This is my variation on the Glenfarclas hairwing fly.This fly is sparsley dressed and ideal for lower clear water. Available here at the Salmon Fly Blog dressed on any size of double. To order this or anyu of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Tarantula salmon fly

2009-04-20T21:16:00.005+01:00

This is one of my own patterns,
It is a large spider pattern designed for salmon.
It uses a stiff underwing to give support to the mobile hackle materials.
The fly has a holograpgic silver body which glints enticingly from under the hackles.
This fly swims and pulses in the water when a little movement is imparted to your line.
Ideal for clear or low water when fish are wary of big bright flies.
Available here on the Salmon Fly blog, dressed on any size of hook. (ballingall512@sky.com)

The Editor Salmon Fly

2009-04-18T14:06:00.004+01:00

Here is my variation on the ever popular Editor Salmon fly.
I have changed the body material from the origional pearl tinsel over white thread, to holographic silver tinsel.
The fluo rib on this fly really makes it come alive and shine in the water.
An absolute must have fly for any salmon angler.
Available here at Salmon fly. To order please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

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Dee Monkey Salar double Salmon fly

2009-04-09T20:43:00.005+01:00

Here is my Dee monkey tied on a silver salar double.
The underwing uses cock hackles for support with schlappen and fox over the top for mobility, then the goat hair wing and some flash.
The underwing prevents the tail from wrapping round the hook when casting.

This fly is available from the blog, and is more productive in the bigger sizes. But I will tie it on any size /colour you may need.
Please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com to order

Sunray shadows

2009-04-03T22:12:00.005+01:00

Well it's getting to to the time of the year where the water warms up a little and fish will move that wee bit further to take your fly.
Here are some sunrays that will get their attention.

They are available in a huge range of colours to suit different conditions

For best rsults fish them off a full floater or float sink tip, casting them square and stripping them across the water on the surface. Be prepared for vicious takes.
To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Baxter's babe Salmon fly

2009-04-02T21:52:00.003+01:00

This is the baxters babe fly made famous in the last few seasons on the river Helmsdale.
It's a great fly for late spring through to the backend. The tungsten conehead allows the small slim profiled fly to cut down through the water and get to fish that are lying that wee bit deeper.
This fly works especially well on spate rivers.( available in any colours)
To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Arctic Flamethrower Pig salmon fly

2009-04-02T21:46:00.002+01:00

This is my Arctic Flamethrower pig which uses combinations from some highly succesfull fly patterns. It uses the most mobile of materials tyed in the flamethrower style to prevent wrapping when casting!
This is a great fly for fresh fish.
To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Park Shrimp Ayrshire variant.

2009-03-31T15:58:00.003+01:00

This is my Ayrshire variation of the highly succesful park shrimp.
The main variation is the use of red instead of orange in the tail and hackles, and the use of fox instead of runner, to bulk up the profile, for darker water
This fly is available like all my patterns on any size or colour of salar hook.
They can also be purchased in tube or conehead form.
To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Ally's shrimp Tungsten micro cone

2009-03-31T15:52:00.003+01:00

This is a great version of the world famous ally's shrimp.
I tie this version on plastic tubes and finnish it off with a tungsten conehead, which coupled with the ally's long tail allows for great movement in the water.
Fish it off a full floater or a float/ sink tip combo for best results.
To order this or any of my flies please e-amail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Stewarton shrimp salmon fly

2009-03-31T15:45:00.003+01:00

This is one of my own flies, that I designed with Ayrshire rivers in mind.
Red is the most productive colour for Ayrshire rivers, and the use of gold hooks adds to the attraction . It is tied on a high quality vmc gold low water double which gives the fly a great profile.

Polar Extreme pot bellied pig

2009-03-31T15:28:00.004+01:00

I thought I would get the ball rolling with one of my favourite patterns, The Polar Extreme Pig.
My step by step tying instruction for the fly has appeared on a previous blog post, but for those of you without the time to tie your own here they are for sale.
The flies are available on any size or colour( black ,silver, gold) and on any tube type for different conditions and times of the season. The flies shown are the black/yellow and hot orange version which are great from spring right through to the end of the season.
These flies are available in any colour combination you would like. my favourites are.
Black/yellow and hot orange
yellow/orange
yellow/red
red/orange
red/purple
purple/blue, but as I said I will tie them in any colour and size you want.

To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Introduction

2009-03-31T10:41:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone.
My name is David Ballingall and I am a very keen salmon angler and fly tyer, based in Ayrshire.
Martin has very kindly allowed me to join his blog, so along with Martin and Paul I will be tying and posting Flies for sale on the blog.
I only use the best quality materials in all my flies and take time with my tying to ensure my flies are of the highest quality.
I will regularly update the blog with new flies, as well as popular old favourites.
If you have a pattern in mind that doesn't appear on the blog, just let us know and we will tie it up for you.
I use partidge salar hooks for all my flies, but I can use other hooks on request.
I would just like to take this chance to thank Martin and Paul for letting me join the Blog.
Thanks...
David.

Salmon Fly - The Allys Cascade and Munro Killer

2009-02-18T13:55:00.009Z

The Cascade is a great taker of salmon and one of my favourite patterns. I have tied this on a single with the new C&R emphasis on Irish rivers.

The Munro killer is just as popular and as deadly as the Cascade. Although not a new pattern i have fished it very few times. I gave this old classic a modern twist by putting it on a gold salar and flash in the wing. I also tie this fly in a cascade style, pictures of which i'll add soon.

Irish Shirmp Lemon or Yellow Shrimp

2009-02-11T13:35:00.013Z

Here is a step by step for this spring pattern. It is widely used on the Spring rivers of Ireland and its a pattern ive had great success with myself. I use it right from opening day through to August in all water conditions and sizes.

The Materials you will need are:

Hook - To suit conditions or personal choice

Tag - Silver Oval Large on the bigger sizes right through to small on sizes like Size 16

Tail - Golden Pheasnat Red breast Feather

Rib - Silver Oval I use a size smaller than then tag.

Rear Body - Yellow Seals Fur or Floss

Middle hackle - Yellow Cock The shade of yellow is important it muct match the colour of the rear body.

Front Body - Black Seals Fur or Floss

Front Hackle - Silver or Cream Badger.

Jungle Cock - Optional

Head - red

I prefer the cream and floss version of the fly in the small verison size 12 to 16 for low water in summer.

Tie in tag

Then select your Tail Feather From the Golden Phesant. The fibres should be about the length of the hook. Tie in tip first doubling the fibres over and turn 3 times

With the tag and tail done we look to the rear half of the body. Catch in your silver rib dub on your yellow seals fur body and run it to about half way on the hook shank. Give the silver rib 4 turns and tie off. You can pluck out the seals fur to give a bushier dumpier fly. This often works better in the cold waters of the spring. For the summer i tie them with floss bodies.

Select a yellow cock feather for the middle hackle. The fibres should reach or slightly extend past the barb of the hook. Tie in tip first and double as per the tail. Give 3 full turns and tie off.

For the Front body repeat the process as per the rear body except with black seals fur and only turn in 3 times.

Now select 2 Jungle cock eyes of you liking and tie it at head of fly in a V shape facing away

Now Select a badger feather for the front hackle. The fibres should extend to about half way along the middle hackle fibres. Again personal preference. Form a neat head tie off and varnish 3 times.

On a silver salar

irish Shrimp Fly Finn Gold on a PlasticTube

2009-02-10T15:35:00.002Z

This Fly is tied on a Plastic tube so it can be used with the heaviest of sinking lines and still maintain movement. The idea is that the mobile hackles and light tubing will fish at all depths and flows. The colouring is pefect for coloured water especially rivers carrying peat stain.

Salmon Spring Bottle Tubes

2009-02-10T15:32:00.001Z

The Black and Yellow colour theme is a firm favourite for Springers. Here is a cascade style tying on a Bottle tube which will help gain all important depth for the spring.

Spring Salmon Tubes

2009-02-10T15:28:00.001Z

The Willie Gunn. probably the most used and successful Spring Tube fly

Newtyle Beat - Springer Landed

2009-01-25T09:52:00.003Z

On Friday 23rd January 2009 i caught and released the 1st springer of the Newtyle Beat of the River Tay this season. The fish took a harled tomic in the Cotter.
With water conditions currently very good there is every chance of picking up another springer.

To book a rod on Newtyle click here

0.25" Tungsten Tube Salmon Fly

2009-01-07T20:12:00.002Z

0.25" FlamethrowerTungsten Tube Salmon Fly

2009-01-07T20:11:00.003Z

This little flamethrower is dressed on a 1/4inch tungsten tube, and is great fished off a full floater in spring and summer.
Cast it square and let it swing naturally
To order this ir any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Orange Glyster Francis Salmon Fly Tied On 0.5" Tunsten Tube

2009-01-06T18:30:00.004Z

To order this or any of my flies please e-mail me at ballingall512@sky.com

Red Cascade Salmon Fly

2009-01-06T18:26:00.002Z

Here's another of Dave Ballingall's tying's. dave is an excellent fly tyer and takes great time and care in every fly he ties. To order any of flies on this site please email me by clicking here

The Regal Shrimp - Grilse Salmon Fly

2009-01-05T12:55:00.002Z

This is my own Fly. It was inspired by 2 of my all time favorite salmon flies for Summer salmon. The Scottish Allys Cascade and the irish Wilkinson Shrimp (light). Again these are available through this site.

Black & White Floating Devon Minnow

2009-01-04T17:50:00.000Z

Black & Orange Floating Devon Minnow

2009-01-04T17:49:00.001Z

Red & Gold Floating Devon Minnow

2009-01-03T17:18:00.001Z

Ruby Red Floating Devon Minnow

2009-01-03T17:17:00.001Z

Success On The Floating Minnow

2009-01-02T18:51:00.005Z

Here's my very good friend Mr Iain Quinn with his PB salmon of 25lbs taken on the red/gold floating devon minnow

Flying C & Floating Devon Minnow

2009-01-02T18:47:00.002Z

Here's a picture of some of the spinner's that i have available to me. Items are priced at £2 each and can be ordered by clicking here

New Job - Newtyle Beat - River Tay

2009-01-01T19:02:00.004Z

Im now the new Head Ghillie on the Newtyle Beat of the River Tay. Im really excited about this oppertunity and cant wait to get started.

For more details on the Newtyle Beat and to check availability please click here

Snaelda Salmon Fly

2009-01-01T18:46:00.001Z

Callerheugh - Tillmouth Beat - River Tweed

2008-12-31T23:24:00.002Z

River Faughan, N. Ireland, Co. Derry - Bessie's Dam

2008-12-30T13:39:00.005Z

This is one of the most peaceful places on the river to sit and watch fish running. At this height of water from the Middle of the weir to The tree beside the sill of the weir, directly opposite, is where you will see the greatest number of fish trying the weir. When it gets bigger they will run either side and can be seen shooting straight out of the water from the other side as they power up through the wash and they then run out of water. An Awesome site.

Lower Wellington Pool - Tillmouth Beat - River Tweed - As it looked today

2008-12-29T19:44:00.002Z

The Pot Pool - Tillmouth Beat - River Tweed

2008-12-28T15:32:00.002Z