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Today we’re reviewing the Lethal Weapon tie-in by Steve Cullen. As the name suggests, this pattern is deadly when targeting Brown Trout. If you are fishing the Hill Lochs or anywhere else with Brownies, this pattern is really good when the sedge is hatched or as a shrimp imitation in waters like Grafham where they feed on Freshwater Shrimp. It’s a very simple tie with only a few materials that require a very fishy big palmered pattern that should have you ready for your next day out on the loch.All the materials needed to tie this fly are available from…

Today we look at the Missing Link Corixa, tied by Steve Cullen. This variant is a design of Steve’s and it has a similar shape to a Cruncher. This is a great fly to use when you are casting into or across weedbeds. There are around 35 different types of Corixa in the UK, with the most common being the Corixa Punctata, usually set in dark drown and/or yellow! This fly is perfect for use throughout the season, but according to Steve, this fly works best when fished in the latter months of the year in late October and early…

Today we review Dennis the Menace Booby, tied by Steve Cullen. The original Dennis the Menace was a simple black and red marabou lure, however, Steve’s variant was tied on a short hook with a smaller tail and a different set of colors. Steve says this fly works incredibly well when all around him are fishing buzzers, especially if he pairs it with a Cat as a duo. Perfect for Reservoirs and Rivers, so string a few of these together, try pairing them in a duo and get noticed!All the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow…

Today we’re in the boat with Robbie Northman of Savage Gear with OnTheHookFishing! In this episode we are on Robbie’s stretch of water located in the Northfolk Broads and the task is to catch some Pike on the Fly. Fly Fishing for Pike can be very rewarding with great sport, explosive takes and top water action. Use a balanced setup paired with a fly that mimics a baitfish and you’ll get great results from the bank or boat targeting this powerful predator.If you’re thinking of trying some fly fishing for Pike, you’ll need heavier gear to deal with these ferocious…

Today we’re looking at a cool wild Brown Trout pattern called the Half Hog, tied by Steve Cullen. This is a tricky little fly to tie, but well worth the time and effort, especially if you plan to fish any rivers or reservoirs. The half-pig will ideally fish alone, but it can fish in a team if necessary. This works especially well when there is a chopper in the water, because it sits there and you can see it from a distance. If you like a challenge, try this fly and you won’t be disappointed!All the materials needed to tie…

Today we review the Unsinkable Dry Fly, tied by Steve Cullen! If you’re wondering why it’s called an unsinkable fly, it depends on how it’s built and the materials involved. This fly is designed to sit on the surface in any type of condition and similar to the Fidget, an old dry fly pattern, you can pinch and shake this fly to create lots of action on the surface, simulating a fly that something ended up clinging to the surface of the water. Pack some of these ties for your next day out, they’re definitely worth it!All the materials needed…

Today we’re looking at the Mini-Me Cormorant, tied by Steve Cullen! This fly is actually a mini variant of the Cormorant pattern, the difference is that the wing of the Mini-Me version is shorter and there is less “bling” on the fly, but as Steve explained, he wanted to keep some . of “bling” added because it makes a difference! This fly is perfect for Trout and will work well in any stillwater area, as well as creeks and rivers. Get some tied on size 14 hooks and go out catching!All the materials needed to tie this fly are available…

Today we look at the Original MOP Fly, tied by Steve Cullen. This fly is quite controversial and it fishes very well after the flood. Because of its unique appearance, many anglers think there is no way this pattern will work, but it does and Steve assures us of that as well. Part of the controversy surrounding this fly is the fact that it is often banned from competition venues. due to its unnatural size, color and sinking speed, any fish that sees this fly has never seen anything like it before and therefore hits it. In fact it is…

Today we’re reviewing the Clydesdale Stealth Jig Pike Fly, tied by none other than Paul Clydesdale! The Clydesdale Stealth Jig Pike Fly is designed for slightly deeper water providing extra jigging action that large Pike and other predators struggle to resist.Cast this fly and let it sink to the bottom and then gently lift it out of the water. Pause, let it fall again and then hold on because this fall you will feel a sudden blow!This is a good pattern for when the fish are playing hard to catch or on sunny days where the heat from the surface,…

Today we take a look at The Black and Red Buzzer, tied by Steve Cullen. It may just be a Buzzer, but Chronomids are the staple food of all stillwater Trout and as Steve explained it’s a simple, effective fly that seems to fish better when tied on a straight hook. Common Buzzer flies are usually tied on a grub or buzzer style hook with a consistent curve. Steve tends to use this fly early in the season, when bloodworms are being targeted by hungry Trout.This buzzer is effective, easy to put together and requires only a handful of materials!…