Sometimes finding the right fly isn’t enough to close the deal – presentation is often more important.
Last night I was doing a saltwater fly tying demo, when a guy asked me: What is the best hook for a small sculpin imitation for sea trout? Continue reading “Horses for courses – tips on choosing the right hook”
The days are slowly getting longer and the sun gains power for every week. It’s midwinter – but on good days there is a promise of spring in the air. And… even in winter there is fish to be caught, if you dress up to meet the conditions. Continue reading “Morten Valeur ties The Green Beast”
Hi there. It’s Friday and at the Ahrex headquarter we are still in large streamer mode. Our brand new Trout Predator Series streamer hooks have been shipping to dealers all week, so you guys should be able to put your hands and tying thread around them any day now. Continue reading “Strip your Tiger”
Ok, if you are one of those guys who like to swing big meaty streamers for badass predatory trout – this one’s for you. We at the Ahrex team love streamer fishing, and we really wanted to make a statement… in form of a hook series that was designed without any compromise… for big, hairy and often articulated streamers.
Continue reading “We proudly present: The brand new Trout Predator Series”
2017 will see a lot of new releases from Ahrex Hooks. We have several new hook models in production at the moment. And things are going to get really interesting this spring.
Continue reading “Downscaled Curved Gammarus – It’s here … by public demand”
Even at midwinter there are days when the sun comes out, the wind settles for a while and the coves and bays along the coastline warms up – at least in the afternoon.
Continue reading “Mathias Rosenmejer Ibsen ties a MRI Dubbing Goby”
On this first blog in 2017 we have another entry from our Nordic Salt Fly Tying Session. This time the man behind the fly… and the vice is Rasmus Post Ottesen. Continue reading “Rasmus Post Ottesen ties a Squirrel Sculpin”
2016 is just about running on fumes now. And that’s ok… cause we are ready to uncork a brand new season.
When you still haven’t celebrated your first birthday, you are a novice in the world. Ahrex Hooks is still in that stage of life. We are the new kids on the water. Continue reading “Thank you – for making 2016 a fantastic first year”
It’s that time of year. You know… the air is filled with snowflakes, Christmas trees, shopping center santas, calendars, secrets and stuff. It’s also that season, where you find yourself wondering just how many muddlers or bass bugs you can tie using the hair from 8 reindeer :0) Continue reading “Armchair angling – and the three Demons from Montana”
If you like tying and tossing big hairy flies for bass or toothy critters like pike and musky we have got news for you: well new hooks anyway. We’ve added a couple of interesting products to our Predator Series.
