Author: Scotsbob

The Neo Buzzer https://youtu.be/0fcqU5X2_rw The Neo buzzer is a meld of two very successful fly’s The PTN and the diawl Bach .The rib can have varied colour and the fishermen form the Newcastle area and the Midlands report to catching

The Mini perch Fry A purposed made fly to imitate the small perch fry as they grow from egg till small fry. Easy tied and can be fished on a floating or intermediate line dependent on depth where the fry

The Indicator Fly No more snide remarks around the use of Bungs,plastic indicators, ect to use a method that is deadly and productive to the Rainbow trout Fly fisherman.  https://youtu.be/DFOwh7T04QM Easy tied and used to support lures,buzzers and nymphs ,by

The Black and Peacock Cruncher https://youtu.be/rV3KGhkJZsc The Cruncher is a versatile pattern, imitating a wide range of aquatic insects from buzzers to small nymphs. Fished on a slow retrieve or allowed to drift naturally, it taps into the trout’s instinct

The Okey Dokey https://youtu.be/OzBwHMFEFmU The Green Okey Dokey – A Stillwater Classic with a MessageThere’s something wonderfully straightforward about the Green Okey Dokey. At first glance, it’s just another buzzer pattern—slim, understated, with that distinctive green head that gives it

The Yellow Devil Lure https://youtu.be/BPX4SJMIArk The Wee Yellow Devil another trout fly pattern that must have a place ain any fly anglers box.It is a small lure with a big catch rate,easy to tie,easy to fish either on a bung,or free

The White Zonker The White Zonker: The White Zonker is one of those trout flies that commands attention. With its flowing rabbit strip wing and stark white profile, it’s designed to imitate small baitfish—minnows, fry, or even distressed smolts. On stillwaters

The White Nomad The White Nomad is simply a variant of the standard Nomad ,(tying on the channel) it is very effectv in the winter and early spring and go to fly when all else fails. Fished under a bung

The Red Apps The Red Apps https://youtu.be/befaGtB_i5I The Red Apps is a bloodworm-inspired trout fly that blends lifelike movement with conservation-minded angling, making it a versatile and ethical choice for stillwaters and stocked venues. The Red Apps: A Conservation PerspectiveThe

Hairy Mary Streamer Great streamer pattern incorporating a 3.5mm bead eyes,that allowed for slow sinking and in conjunction with an intermediate or slow sink line you can cover varying depths with this fly,making it very versatile especially in winter when

https://youtu.be/0gOsWR9Homs Another lovely wee fly for rainbow trout.This pattern has caught me many fish ,used under a bung or free lined it works very well. A trout pattern easy tied and ca consistent catching bug . Get some in your

Bobs Bug https://youtu.be/mh7XXKUYrw4 Another tried and tested rainbow trout fly,used to great effect for cruising and sipping rainbow trout.Easy to tie in various sizes and colours to suit your buzzer hatch or even blown on small flies.A must for the

The Purple Chomper Another fabulous rainbow trout fly pattern  https://youtu.be/dOR2dTFkhmY A rainbow trout pattern based on Rainbow trout fly profiles.This fly has proven time and time again variation is the key to success, in that the colours make the fly.

The Pink PTN https://youtu.be/oIobuEQuUtw A twist in the Classic PTN pattern for trout.The same body ,(Pheasant Tail Feather) copper or gold wire for body segment ,with the addition of a pink straggle head to create a small focal point, this

The PTN NEO Buzzer https://youtu.be/0fcqU5X2_rw The PTN Neo buzzer is a marrying of several flies and the reasons for their tying. As the buzzers trans to adults they pump their bodies full of blood ,the red tinsel overlying the PTN

The Green head Okey Dokey https://youtu.be/OzBwHMFEFmU The green head  Okey Dokey has become a favourite of buzzer fishermen, fished in a team of buzzers in the evening as the light fades seems to be very productive  catching Rainbows. In sizes

The wee Minnow https://youtu.be/o_dS1x-JcOs A successful pattern with a slight difference from the usual fry patterns. It has caught many trout in fry season and even when fry are not present ,so its a must for the rainbow trout angler

Ostrich Herl Buzzer The Ostrich Herl Buzzer is a subtle, elegant fly that punches far above its weight—especially when rainbow trout are keyed in on midges and nymphs. It’s a pattern that rewards patience, precision, and a bit of faith

The Blae and Black https://youtu.be/iVqxnaBK2i8 The Blae and Black: A Whisper from the HighlandsSome flies carry history in their hackle. The Blae and Black is one of them — a soft-spoken ambassador of Scottish lochs and rivers, dressed in the