Category Archives: Stillwater

Brodin Nets

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Brodin Premium Landing NetsPremium Brodin Nets

The finest handcrafted fly fishing nets made of durable, light 4-ply plantation Cocobolo wood bow and a
hand-shaped handle, rubbed to a beautiful finish.
The net’s soft nylon mesh gently cradles fish. French clip easily attaches our net to your fly fishing vest.
Nets have the same rubber mesh system used by most state fish and wildlife departments for safe handling of fish during stream population surveys.

Brodin Catch & Release NetsBrodin Catch & Release Ghost Net

Weighs less and protects fish better than any other competitive net. Easy to use, durable, and snag-free, our new nets weigh about one-third the weight of competing nets for less hassle. Perfect for making travel weight limits. Exclusive moulded rubber protects the fish’s important slime layer.
Plus, it won’t snag flies or tangle dropper rigs.
Handle and bow crafted of genuine teak.

Brodin Ghost Frying Pan NetBrodin Ghost Landing Net Range

This is Brodin’s biggest seller, the net is patented,
the fish-friendly Ghost netbag is light in weight
(around 4oz).
It almost disappears in water and will not snag flies. The 4 Ply Teak frames are extremely durable around (and in!) water with the added benefit that it is plantation grown.

Brodin Pro Steelhead NetBrodin Pro Landing Net Range

Utilising the same 4 ply Teak frames as the Ghost series, Brodin Pro nets are fitted with a high quality soft nylon net bag.

Brodin Streambase Gallatin NetBrodin Streambase Landing Net Range

Using the same craftsmanship and experience, Streambase nets have 3 ply construction, Chiricano handles and carry the same high quality netbag as the Pro Series.

 

The full range of Brodin Landing Nets is available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Winter Hats & Gloves

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Here are a few of our Cold Weather Hats and Gloves from our clothing ranges by Vision, Loop, Snowbee, Rapala, Sealskinz and Abu Garcia.

Vision Polartec Wind Block Gloves

Vision Polartec GlovesOur fleece gloves are made to work with a rod in your hand. They are made of Polartec® Wind Block® fleece that is highly water-resistant and breathable.
They are also cut for a tight fit. There are two models; full fleece and fleece/neoprene.

Vision Black BeanieVision Black Beanie

These beanies have a great street look but can still be used while fishing if you remember to stay away from British chalk streams. With a transparent Vision print on the front and embroidery on the back.

 

Loop Knitted Visor HatLoop Knitted Visor

Winter cap in heavyweight super dense knit.
Small visor, embroidered logo.

Loop Fleece Beanie GreyLoop Fleece Beanie

US made beanie in 250g velour fleece. Double thick earband. embroidered L-logo.
Size: One size fits all. Colour: Heather Grey.

 

Snowbee SFT Neoprene Gloves

Snoebee Neoprene SFT GlovesSeamless Fusion Technology (SFT) is used to weld the seams together and then apply an ultra thin, highly elastic tape. This results in a 100% waterproof, seamless product. The neoprene used is a new 4-way high-stretch, 100% CR Neoprene, but only 1mm thick, so for the first time you can have a neoprene fishing glove, which is a good tight fit and ultra thin, allowing you to feel everything and remain 100% dry.

 

Snowbee Camo Neoprene GlovesSnowbee Camo Neoprene Gloves

A top quality glove in 2.5mm Double Lined Neoprene, with simulated suede panel around the sides of the glove and between the fingers for additional comfort. Long wrist style, with Velcro wrist strap, ensures minimum heat loss. Thumb, index & middle fingers have flip-back finger tips, with Velcro tab retainers. rubberised palm for extra grip.

Snowbee Thermal Cap with EarflapsSnowbee Thermal Fleece Lined Cap

Snowbee’s Thermal Caps have a microfibre outer, polyester filling and a micro-fleece lining – this is as warm as it gets! Fold-down ear flap gives added protection in chill winds.
An adjuster strap at the back allows final adjustment for size.

Snowbee Soft Fleece Beanie

 

 

Snowbee Fleece Beanie

Simple 4-seam micro fleece beanie allows easy stretch to fit all sizes. The soft, double layer hem gives added warmth over the ears.

Rapala Montauk Neoprene GlovesRapala Montauk Neoprene Gloves

Neoprene gloves for demanding weather conditions.
Extended cuff for maximum protection. Grippy dot fabric on palm. Synthetic leather on sides of fingers.

Sealskinz Thermal Waterproof Cap

Sealskinz Thermal Waterproof Cap

An adjustable and insulated fully waterproof, windproof and breathable cap with a stiff peak and microfleece lining. Elasticated draw cord for size adjustment.
With drop down ear flaps for additional warmth.
An excellent choice for challenging weather conditions.

Sealskinz Waterproof Winter HatSealskinz Winter Hat

Breathable membrane and micro fleece lining offers warmth, comfort and waterproofness. Waterproof, windproof and breathable. Micro fleece lining, flexible peak and drop down ear flaps for extra protection.

Sealskinz Waterproof BeanieSealskinz Waterproof Beanie Hat

This beanie hat is waterproof, windproof and highly breathable. Ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities,
the micro fleece lining makes it extremely warm and comfortable. 100% waterproof and breathable. Knitted acrylic for minimum water absorption and maximum repellency. Micro fleece lining for warmth and comfort.

Sealskinz Ultra Grip GlovesSealskinz Ultra Grip Gloves

Our most popular glove. It uses SealSkinz patented technology, Merino wool and has grip dots on the palm and fingers. It is close-fitting, dexterous, windproof, breathable and 100% waterproof. Inner Merino Wool, outer Acrylic/Elastane.
These Gloves are just one of the many Sealskinz Gloves we have in stock.

Abu Garcia Fleece CapAbu Garcia Fleece Hat With Side Flaps

Fleece cap with ear warmers for those cold winter days.

We also stock many types of socks by Brands such as Vision, Loop, Snowbee and Sealskinz.

 

For these and many more items of winter clothing visit Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Abu Fishing Lures

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We now have a wide range of ABU Spinners and Plugs in stock. Choose from our wide range of Abu Fishing Lures, the right lures to suit your fishing, including Reflex Spinners, Toby Spoons, Salmo Seekers, Pike Spoons, Droppens, Zeppos, Fast Attacks, Abu Minnows, Rauto Spoons, Tormentors, Hi-Los, Snifflers, Rocket Lipless, Rocket Poppers and Abu assorted lure kits and lure packs.

ABU Drippen Spinners

ABU Pike SpoonABU Reflex Spinners

 

 

 

Droppen Spinners             Pike Spoons                      Reflex Spinners

ABU Salmon Seekers & Fast AttackOriginal ABU Toby LuresABU Zeppo Spoons

 

 

 

Salmo Seekers                  Toby Lures                        Zeppo Spoons

ABU Hi-Lo PlugsABU Jointed Tormentor PlugsABU Rocket Lipless Plugs

 

 

 

Hi-Lo Plugs                        Jointed Tormentors          Rocket Lipless

ABU Rocket Popper PlugsABU Rocket Sniffler Plugs

 

 

 

Rocket Poppers                Rocket Snifflers

To see the full range with all the colour and size choices go to ABU Lures at
Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Smith Creek Review FF&FT

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Fly Fishing and Fly Tying have reviewed the Smith Creek products. “These are all made in New Zealand and all are tough, well made, wee gadgets.” See previous blog ( Fly Fishing Stocking Fillers ) for full details!

Smith Creek Trash FishThe Smith Creek
Trash Fish

 

 

 

 

 

Smith Creek Net HolsterThe Smith Creek Net Holster

Smith Creek Rod ClipThe Smith Creek
Rod Clip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smith Creek Products are available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Bamboo Fly Box Gifts

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This range of Bamboo Fly Boxes will make a perfect gift at any time, they are made to a very high standard as you would expect from Turrall. The Selection Sets contain Turrall Flies, these flies are tied by Turralls own out workers using only the best materials, such as Metz Hackles and British Hooks.
If you think you need something else as a gift go to Fishing Gifts to see vast range of gifts for the fisherman or lady, or if you want something for a youngster see our previous post on Kids Fly Fishing Kits.

Turrall Hatch Match Selection Sets

A series of fly selections presented in a handsome Classic pocket-sized fly box crafted from mellowed split cane. Slotted foam inserts securely hold trout and salmon flies. Brass hinged with magnetic closure this beautiful box is lightweight and floats.
136 x 105 x 30mm. Each one offers a balanced choice of essential flies to match seasonal hatches and regional requirements. 32 Flies unless marked. The selections are:-
Match the Hatch SelectionCaddis/Sedge
Daddies (24 Flies)
Damsels
Dry Flies
Grayling
Irish Wet Flies
Mayflies (24 Flies)
Westcountry River Flies
Salmon Double (16 Flies)
Scottish Loch
Scottish River
Sea Trout (16 Flies)
Spring Hatch Match
Summer Hatch Match
Stillwater Essentials
Welsh Selection

Complete Fly SelectionsTurrall Complete River Selection (100 flies)

Turrall Complete Stillwater Selection (100 flies)

Complete fly selections containing 100 flies, presented in our mellow split cane Grande fly box.
Each one offers a balanced choice of essential flies for both river or stillwater fly fishing.
The Grande is a larger version of our Classic bamboo box for your complete fly collection. Holds approx 100 flies.
195 x 105 x 35mm.

 

Or if you prefer the Turrall Bamboo Fly Boxes on their own without flies.

The Grande. A larger version of our Classic bamboo box for your complete fly collection. Holds approx 100 flies. 195mm x 105mm x 35mm

The Slimline Fly Box

The Turrall Bamboo Slimline Fly Box

The Classic. A handsome pocket-sized fly box crafted from mellowed split cane.
Slotted foam inserts securely hold trout and salmon flies. Brass hinged with magnetic closure. finished with a natural satin lacquer, this beautiful box is lightweight and floats – but is almost too nice to take fishing. 130mm x 100mm x 25mm.

The Slimline. A slimline version of our classic bamboo box. Offers the same slotted foam on one side, with magnetic closure and brass hinges. Perfect pocket-sized box which holds approx 5 dozen trout flies. 135mm X 95mm X 20mm.

Click here for Turrall Bamboo Fly Boxes for other fly boxes and fly selections click here and for anything else go to Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK.

 

Rio T1 Lines

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The T1 series is targeted to the overall needs of the UK trout angler. These lines are designed to optimize rod performance with the faster mid-tip action rods that are so often used: The taper design helps to load these rods from the first false cast on a short line. The medium head length is manageable in all but the tightest of situations and allows the potential for long range casts. Capable of turning over the less friendly combinations of flies we sometimes require, yet adding a tapered leader will give the delicacy needed to present dries and small nymphs to more wary fish.
The slick self-lubricating coating on T1 Floating Lines and neat Rio welded loop are just two of the features not common on lines at this price. T1 lines undergo the same rigorous production processes and quality control standards as all RIO products and are all made in RIO’s factory in Idaho.

Floating WF5-WF8

Floating DT4-DT8

Clear Intermediate WF5-WF8

12′ Sink Tip WF6-WF8

Full Sink 3-4″ ips WF6-WF8

Warm Saltwater Floating WF8-WF12

An all-purpose saltwater line ideally suited for fly fishers fishing in temperate-to-tropical conditions for multiple species. The line features a hard tropical coating that will not soften in the heat. Based on the RIO Clouser taper that will turn over big flies in the wind.

 

 

Pike Floating WF8-WF10

Designed with a short front taper to easily load the rod and turn over big flies. The tropical coating holds up in the warmest conditions and the braided multifilament core ensures that there is no memory when the line is pulled off the reel.

 

 

Rio T1 Lines are available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

 

Rio Gold

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In four years time Rio Gold will have a new meaning, at the moment it refers to the ultimate all-round fly line from Rio, in four years it will refer to ultimate athletes.

With a revolutionary design that allows for incredible loop stability at distance, a unique taper that allows a rod to load at close range and a positive front taper that delivers perfect presentation of flies between sizes #22 and #2 , the RIO Gold is the ultimate all-around, floating line for freshwater fly fishing. The long back taper is excellent for mending and for roll and spey casting and the running line and head are different colours, making it easy to find the line’s perfect loading point. The line features RIO’s XS Technology for an extraordinarily slick, dirt-repelling coating, as well as RIO’s AgentX and Super Floatation Technology that ensure the tip and the running line will float high. A welded loop on both ends of the fly line facilitates changing leaders and allows for fast rigging and line changes.
Available in Moss/Gold 3# – 8# and Melon/Grey 5# – 8#.

A large range of Rio Fly lines are available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK  

 

Varivas Leaders

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In most years the rivers would be low and getting lower by now and I would be fishing midge and aphid patterns in small sizes, I would be fishing fine and far off using Varivas Yamame leaders, to these I would add a two to three foot tippet, giving me a leader of fifteen to eighteen feet. these leaders cast beautifully without having to have to much line outside the rod tip!
Varivas Yamame Tapered Leaders
Keiichero Iwai, Japan’s master of Yamame Trout fishing, developed these leaders with VARIVAS® as the ideal leaders for pursuing these fish in mountain steams with light tackle. It is easy enough to find lightweight rods and reels that can deliver on delicate presentation however, there was always a difficulty to find the hooks to tie tiny flies, tippet to connect them and leaders long enough and fine enough to present a tiny midge to the easily spooked Yamame. With this background, VARIVAS® brought together know-how and expertise to create what is probably the world’s most delicate dry fly presentation system.

Yamame Leader
Yamame Leaders were developed with presentation in mind – 14 feet long and available in 4X to 8X, they are ideal for use on chalk streams when presenting tiny flies to easily spooked fish. With 43% butt, gradual taper over 17% and long point of 40%, they are made of pure nylon so have low / no memory and are very supple.
Clear / Taper:- 43 : 17 : 40 (%).

 

This one is my favourite!
Varivas Flat-Butt Yamame Leader
Flat-Butt Leaders are the latest innovation in tapered leaders – with the sole aim of providing the fly-fisher with delicate presentation and ideal turn-over.
12 feet long and available in 4X 5X 6X and 7X, they are ideal for use with the dry flies used on our chalk streams. With 55% butt and a gradual taper over 28% with a relatively short point of 17%.
These unique leaders have a flat butt for additional suppleness and ease of knotting – the yellow-coloured butt and taper make these leaders highly visible to the fly-fisher while maintaining stealth with a clear point section. Produced from pure nylon, they are supple from butt to point and have no memory, making them ideal for delicate presentation.
Taper:-  55 : 28 : 17 (%)

 Varivas Tapered Leaders
Varivas Tapered Leaders are the ultimate in knotless leaders for the discerning fly-fisher. They provide the ideal solution to specialist fly fishing situations. Some manufacturers produce tapered leaders as 15 foot stock then cut them into 6 foot, 7.5 foot, 9 foot or 12 foot lengths. Varivas however, takes a different approach by designing each different leader for its own specific application … giving the fly-fisher the optimal taper profile to best suit the situation, produced with its taper ratios always in proportion to leader length. ALL VARIVAS TAPERED LEADERS are “Resin Coated” and “Non-Stress Coated” to ensure low memory, abrasion and water resistance, and prolonged life for both fresh and salt water applications.

Varivas Standard
Camouflaged with a green butt section and a clear tip to aid stealth. Available in 7.7 foot, 9 foot and 12 foot lengths in 0X to 7X. With 40% butt and a gradual taper over 40% and 20% point. Ideal all rounder for stealth and river use.

 

Varivas All Purpose – Fluorocarbon
Sensitive, powerful and durable. Available in 9 foot, 12 foot and 15 foot lengths from 0X to 7X (depending on length). The 9 and 12 foot leaders have 45% butt and a gradual taper over 25% with a longish 30% point whereas, the 15 footers come with a 55% butt, tapering over 30% with a 15% point making them very suitable for deep lake situations.

 Varivas Specialist Dry Fly
Available in 9 and 12 foot leaders in 4X to 7X weights. With 50% butt, 20% taper and 30% point this configuration provides a fine supple butt, super long point ideal for delicate presentation.

 Varivas Underwater Nymph And Wet
Available in 7.5 and 9 foot leaders in 0X to 3X weights. With 20% butt, 30% taper and 50% point this configuration provides a short butt and long taper for rapid descent of wet fly or nymph.

 

Varivas Salmon / Light Seawater
Suitable for the heaviest fresh and salt water species such as salmon, sea trout, sea bass, stripers, tarpon and bonefish etc. Produced from clear material with a heavy diameter, long butt section to turn over the heaviest flies. Available in both 10 and 15 foot lengths to provide for the needs of spring and late season low water situations is offered in all weights between 20lb (-4X) and 6lb (3X). With 60% butt, 25% taper and 15% point this configuration provides a long, heavy duty power butt section to withstand aggressive action in tough conditions.

Varivas Lake Retrieve
The profile of these leaders has been developed specifically to get small flies to depth as quickly as possible by having a long point – with fine supple butt section in combination with the super long point are ideal for delicate presentation of buzzers and nymphs
14 ft Leader available in -2X to 5X with the taper ratio of 20% butt, 22% taper and 55% point

 

FREE Varivas Leader Wallet worth £8.00 if you buy 20 or more Varivas Leaders!

 

 

 

Varivas Leaders, Tippets and Fly Tying Hooks are all available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Marryat 7′ 4# Rod

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With all the rain this year the bankside growth has been phenomenal, I’m starting to struggle with my 8′ 4#, so it’s over to the Marryat 7′ 4# for the last part of the season, just right for flicking dries and nymphs under the overhanging vegetation where the trout will be.

The Marryat Tactical Rod is the result of a full year’s research and combines the input from some of the world’s finest fisherman, including two world fly fishing champions, the best manufacturers with a great deal of experience and hundreds of hours casting and fishing.
This light-weight modern rod is powerful, fast and accurate suited to both dry-fly and nymph fishing, it looks good and is so light and so responsive that it meets all of the fly fishers demands and expectations.
• 4-piece construction packs away for ease of travel in a specially designed cloth bag and its own embroidered cordura tube – square cross-section prevents it from rolling off the car or out of the boat!
• Hard-chrome titanium single-foot rings for improved action and reduced weight with matching low profile, lined stripping guide rings.
• Top quality cork handle with green aluminum fittings and a maple burl wood spacer compliments the beautiful deep green blank and whippings.
• Available in #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7/8, in lengths 7 foot, 8 foot, 9 foot and 10 foot lengths.
• The high modulus blank has been specially designed to be light weight, accurate and provide the power to punch a big lure into the wind or delicately present a dry-fly under a tree.

Marryat Tactical Fly Rods are available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

 

 

Loop OPTi Reel

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Now I know a lot of trout fishermen treat their reels as just somewhere to store the fly line, which in most cases is fine, but it’s the exception to the rule that makes investing in the best reel possible a wise decision. When playing a big fish, be it a salmon, seatrout or a large brown, on a small river, and due to the rain this year the fish are already well upstream, you need a reel that will stop them in their tracks with out breaking off, a reel that will pick up line quickly if they run towards you and reel that is light for its size, which is why I invested in a OPTi reel.

This is the one I chose although OPTi reels come in sizes from Creek to Big. Each model is optimized for specific fishing applications. Creek and DryFly, with a silky-smooth drag that handles the thinnest leader. The Runner, which is built on the same principles as its big brother Speedrunner, is the obvious choice for light double-hand rods or slightly heavier single-hand rods. Speedrunner features an inset handle andextra diameter for speedsters. Megaloop comes with dual braking plates anda super sturdy construction for tackling really big fish. The king of the hill is the OPTi Big. With an absolutely huge drag system it is designed to stop anything.

The OPTi reel will be your best and most beautiful friend for life!

• Designed in Sweden and built with specifically designed components crafted in Sweden.
• Housing and spool machined from one piece aircraft aluminium.
• Waterproof and salt tolerant.
• Components in stainless steel and anodised aluminium.
• Power Matrix Drag System. Axial function employing dual plates. New, unique braking material from Carbon Matrix precision machined to a tolerance of ± 0,02 mm. Extreme temperature and pressure tolerant.
• Simple, quick spool-change.
• Easy-grip progressive brake knob.
• V-shaped spool.

Loop OPTi Reels are available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK