The matuka style is of New Zealand origin, and some of the most beautiful matuka fly patterns were developed for the trout streams and lakes under the Southern Cross. Continue reading “Matukas – hassle free streamers”
Category: Trout
Tying and swinging soft hackle flies
There’s just something pure, clean and honest about simple soft hackles wet flies and spiders. Take a look at the classic British North Country Spiders, the loch style wet flies – or the flymphs from Liesenring or Hidy.
Håkan Karsnäser – fast draw fly tier
Today we put the spotlight on one of Sweden’s most talented and productive fly tiers. Håkan Karsnäser has been tying flies for more than 30 years, so he is by no means a new kid on the block. He fishes in the ballpark of 100 days a year, and spends even more time on fly tying. He is a versatile and well-travelled fly fisherman but loves fishing for rainbow trout in his home waters of Hökensås in southern Sweden.
Oskar Hagelin ties a $5Shake – and the game is on… everywhere
Sea trout, predatory browns, salmon and… sharks. During the last week lot’s of exiting news have reached the Ahrex headquarter. The season sure is off to a good start, and our hooks are put to the test every day out there.
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The Krogsgaard Series – part of our Scandinavian heritage
As a company based in Scandinavia we want to take the opportunity to spread the word on some of the milestones in Scandinavian fly tying and fly fishing history. Continue reading “The Krogsgaard Series – part of our Scandinavian heritage”
Strip your Tiger
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”
We proudly present: The brand new Trout Predator Series
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.
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Armchair angling – and the three Demons from Montana
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”
Headbanging and rock knocking
If you intend to knock your head repeatedly into solid rock – wearing a helmet makes sense. That’s probably the reason why Flymen Fishing Company made their innovative Sculpin Helmets, Fish Skulls and other cool stuff :0) Continue reading “Headbanging and rock knocking”
A variety of Sculpins
A heat wave hit Denmark this week. While clear sunny skies tend to slow fishing down – especially for trout and other cold-water species – I guess we all could need to soak up some sun before entering the Nordic winter. Continue reading “A variety of Sculpins”