Roderick Haig-Brown was an avid fly-fisher, pioneering conservationist, acclaimed author and magistrate. His writing has influenced fisheries biologists, ecologists and countless others interested in the evolving relationship between people and nature. He moved to Campbell River in 1936, renting a house on the river which at the time belonged to one of Campbell River’s…
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Moonlit Togatta premium barbless hooks are highly regarded for their exceptional sharpness, strength, and value, particularly among tenkara and nymph anglers. Manufactured in Japan, these hooks are consistently described as “wicked sharp” and durable, featuring a, quality tempered steel that holds up well for, tying Sakasa Kebari and various nymphs. The hooks are known for sharpness &…
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Gamakatsu hooks are the corner stone of the Gamakatsu company, and are famous worldwide. Material and technology are what makes these hooks superior to all other brands. The Gamakatsu company, in conjunction with a material manufacturer, developed a material known as High Carbon steel specifically for the manufacture of fish hooks. This material not only…
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Fulling Mill has it’s roots in fly tying going back to the 1930’s where Denis Whetham established a modest fly tying business in Kenya while recuperating from near paralysis in a rugby accident. He expanded his business in the 1960’s by adding 30 more tyers to his staff and sold flies to over 20 countries.…
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Ahrex Hooks has its roots in the Scandinavian fly-fishing tradition. Anglers and the waters they fish in inspire Ahrex to create the best hooks possible. Ahrex Hooks are made without compromise – designed by Scandinavian fly-fishermen for fishing all over the world. They use innovative technology and the best materials available for each specific hook.…
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Autumn Splendor Materials to Order Material, click the link Hook Thread Head Weight Rib Body Tail Legs Flash Hackle and Autumn Splendor The Autumn Splendor fly is a popular and effective streamer pattern, essentially a heavily weighted Woolly Bugger variation known for its lively action and “autumn” colors (yellow and brown/orange). It was developed by Colorado guide Tim…
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Pennant Dun Materials to Order Material, click the link Hook Thread Body Tail Wing Hackle Pennant Dun Walt Weise developed the Pennant Dun in early fall 2020 as a tiny, delicate, yet buoyant and visible mayfly-style attractor dry. Its effectiveness largely derives from its unusual wing and hackle design, which allows for…
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Gamebird Materials to Order Material, click the link Hook Thread Head Throat Collar Body Tail , and Hot Spot Flash Gamebird The Gamebird by Garrison Doctor is a versatile, sinking jig-style streamer, designed with an oversized tungsten bead, mottled game bird feather collar, and marabou tail to imitate small baitfish or nymphs. It features a…
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Mini Sculpin Materials to Order Material, click the link Hook Thread and Head Weight Fins Body Ribbing Tail Collar Flash Mini Sculpin Many Sculpin patterns are tied with Rabbit strips, utilizing a straight strip for a tail and a crosscut strip for the body. However, most of your natural sculpins are less than…
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Mickey Finn Materials to Order Material, click the link Hook Thread Head Weight Rib Body Tail Legs Flash Hackle and Mickey Finn Some claim that the Yellow and Red Bucktail fly was developed in the mid 1800’s by a Canadian Fly Tier named, Charles Langevin. However, this has been disputed since the Langevin…
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