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.

Thursday, 29 July 2010

Comally Flamethrower


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

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

Orange and Black Tube Fly

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

Sunday, 28 February 2010

Essential Spring Salmon Fly

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


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

Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Spring Salmon Bottle Tube Flies, Cascades and Bann Specials






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

Saturday, 6 February 2010

Flies for the back end of the season


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

Friday, 5 February 2010

Flies for all seasons




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