The Leadhead, originally designed for the large, deep and swift rivers of Scandinavia, has since been proven in many other rivers and still waters all over the world. The bug also worked well as an excellent shrimp imitation in many … Read more
The Leadhead, originally designed for the large, deep and swift rivers of Scandinavia, has since been proven in many other rivers and still waters all over the world. The bug also worked well as an excellent shrimp imitation in many … Read more
A BUG FOR THE DEEPS
Fishing the dry fly for grayling and trout is my passion and I prefer it to any other method. I get a greater thrill out of seeing fish coming up to take my fly on … Read more
THE ARISING OF THE PULSAR SERIES
The idea for the Pulsar’s arose in 1989 after I read an article about Rats and Cossebooms (which both feature collared hackles). But instead of using a hackle, I used a mixture of dyed … Read more
Before people give me all the credit for the Klinkhåmer Special they should know that I was not the only one struck with the idea of designing deep surface hanging parachute flies. Unknown to me at that time, Tomas Olsen, … Read more
This article never could be written without the help from my English friends Mike Mee, Oliver Edwards and John Roberts. Mike is a very fanatic grayling angler like me. He loves nature and wildlife and respects it as much as … Read more
For many people parachute flies are difficult to tie. Strange as it may sound, in spite of the bad start with fly tying, I have never had any serious problems with producing a parachute. Of course I had my difficulties … Read more
Introduction
Cul de Canard (CDC) feathers have risen to worldwide popularity over the last 2 decades. To avoid confusion about their origin I can tell you that the idea using those feathers for fly tying actually came from Central Europe. … Read more
1984 proved to be a very special year for me, mainly due to an excellent season with my grayling bugs and the creation of one of the best parachute pattern I have ever designed. On my arrival at my favourite … Read more
A story about ethic
It is not difficult as a very enthusiastic fly-fisherman to talk freely about favourite rivers or fishing places, especially for me, coming from Holland where good fishing places are rare. I always try to help friends … Read more