Fly Fishing Flies

There are several species of craneflies in the UK, but the most common and well known is the daddy long legs.

September - October fishing made easy with our Free Hatch Chart!

New products added!

Designed by Hans Van Klinken. This is a deadly cased caddis or sedge pattern for Grayling and Trout. Tied on a Daiichi 1710 hook to Hans specifications.

River fishing:
Whats happening?
What do you look for?
What gear to use?
Your questions answered!

If you're not using sedges just now...
You are missing out on some great fishing....

Stillwater fishing:
Whats happening?
What do you look for?
What gear to use?

Your questions answered!

'Caenis madness' infuriatingly important
Prolific in Scotland right now, have you planned your staycation?

Products that you have requested we get back in stock are finally here.

You can always rely on the Sandy Dickson fly ranges! They are not our top selling ranges for nothing!

The trout cruncher fly, or cruncher, is a great imitator of nymphs for rainbow and brown trout. They do look similar to spiders with a hot spot behind the hackles, but its these that help throw them outwards.
 

Today we have launched our new Quick View enhancement to The Essential Fly website. Intended to make it even fast to choose and get the products you want straight from the department page. Simply hover over any image on a department page and you will see the words Quick View appear, click and a window will appear with all of the product sizes and you can order directly from there without needing to click and go to the product page.

Top 10 Buzzer Patterns For Rainbow and Brown Trout. With Hundreds Patterns Available Worldwide What Buzzers Should You Take For Rainbows On Reservoirs, Lakes and Lochs? Find the answer here where we example the different style of buzzers and when they should be used.

Top 10 Streamer & Lure Fly Patterns For Rainbow Trout. With Hundreds Patterns Available Worldwide What Flies Should You Take For Rainbows On Reservoirs, Lakes and Lochs? Find the answer with the top fly partterns for stillwaters

Hans Van Klinken, Barbless Mohicans, & Straggle String

Blank Buster Nomads - which colour?

Buzzers understand more about this important food for trout, essential for fly fishermen!

Top Trout Dry Flies - The Best Dries For Your Rainbow Trout Stillwater Fly Fishing - A Key question often asked on the phone to our customer service team

Barbless Traffic Light Buzzers