Summer tip… better than aircondition – try some surface action

Right now we are experiencing a short heat wave in Europe. Yesterday the temperature neared 110 degrees in Paris. The same was true of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, as a dangerous heat wave scorched Western Europe. Even up here in Scandinavia – things are getting pretty steamy. Since it happens pretty seldom, our houses … Continue reading “Summer tip… better than aircondition – try some surface action”

Paul Monaghan’s ‘Mono’ Rig – Weedless rig for predator tube flies

This spring we took a sneak peek into the versatile tube fly rigging system, developed by our friend, UK based streamer dude, Paul Monaghan. Fly tiers tend to be nerdy – and Paul is as nerdy as they come. But all his ideas on fly design and rigging are put to the test when Paul … Continue reading “Paul Monaghan’s ‘Mono’ Rig – Weedless rig for predator tube flies”

Post spawn pike – needs a slow hand

There’s just something exiting about hunting for predators. As much as I love seeing a trout rise and sip down a tiny mayfly or midge – I can’t help being more wound up when a large predator decides to kill my streamer fly. I guess it’s the violence and brutality of the attack that get … Continue reading “Post spawn pike – needs a slow hand”