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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!…

Today we look at the Cul De Corrib Midge, tied by Steve Cullen. According to Steve, this is a real gem of a fly, as it is often used for the most cunning wild Brown Trout. However, it is just as effective if you are targeting Rainbow Trout. This fly is a variant of the popular river fly called the Cul De Canon, created by Gwilym Hughes. The Cul De Corrib Midge is slightly heavier than the Cul De Canon as it provides a better target for larger fish, looking for a big meal. Tie some of these on Size…

Today we are looking at perhaps, one of the brightest flies we have ever seen! The Genghis Blooby, tied by Steve Cullen. It’s bright, it’s big and it’s designed to draw the attention of fish from miles away! Steve first witnessed this fly being used in an International match at Bewl. It is used by a rival team and it gives some great results.It’s a pretty straight forward fly to tie, usually on a size 6 hook, with light colored thread. Two complimentary fritz colors and a good sized booby eye, preferably each eye circled with a lighter. Finished with…

If you haven’t heard of the Stillwater brand, you’ll be interested! Today we’re going to talk about some of the MUST HAVE products across the Stillwater brand. Stillwater encompasses many fishing disciplines, most of which focus on Game fishing, such as fly fishing. However, it has products across predator fishing for pike, as well as coarse tackle for those days where a bivvy and rod pod is the best bet!Starting with us is the Stillwater Riverruns Wading jacket! With 3-Layer shell fabric, 9 pockets, 3-point adjustable storm hood and fully taped seams for added weatherproofing, this is a wading jacket…

Today we look at an iconic and popular dry fly called The Plume Tip, tied by Steve Cullen. This fly, according to Steve and many other anglers, was originally created by Jeremy Lucas who is one of the most internationally recognized figures in the contemporary sport of fly fishing for Trout and Grayling!Presented well, The Plume fly will never be denied according to Jeremy Lucas and in his own words, “Why is it? It is the perfect general impression of hatching, or hatched, upwing, or midge, without embellishment…”and he’s not wrong either. This fly in terms of materials is pretty…

If you want a new pattern for catching those Trout fries, this is the one for you. Today we look at a variant of a Pike fly called the Flashtail Whistler, tied by Steve Cullen. This fly is essentially a condensed Pike fly intended for targeting Trout and according to Steve, this fly works very well on reservoirs during the Winter.This is a relatively simple fly to tie that uses only a few materials, but in good quantity to form the head and body of the fly. Steve points out that if you want this fly to sink deep add…