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 http://taysalmonfly.co.uk or click on the link on the right hand side of the page. The picture below is a 22lb River Tweed Springer Landed on the Upper Hendersyde Beat using one of our Monkey Flies on the 4th March 2013
Sunday, 26 April 2009
Commet Tube variation
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)
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
Monday, 20 April 2009
All Black Shrimp salmon fly
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
Tarantula salmon fly
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)
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)
Saturday, 18 April 2009
The Editor Salmon Fly
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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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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Thursday, 9 April 2009
Dee Monkey Salar double Salmon fly
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
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
Friday, 3 April 2009
Sunray shadows
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
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
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Baxter's babe Salmon fly
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
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