DIYBazza

Why didn't you put the moss back, it would have looked a complete job then. Haha

I've done that sort of thing before and you wouldn't believe what works (looks like nothing in the fly box) but still does the job. Just really asking about anything "new". I can't afford to buy all the magazines out there, I need to save my money to buy tying materials. Luckily we don't have to buy a rod license in Scotland so that helps. I just like trying new flies. Last year I tried and tied some Snakes, not for the purist but boy do they catch fish.

Hi Members, Not long now until the trout season starts. I try to fish all year round by fishing stocked waters. I have started tying some new flies for the start of the season but wonder if anyone has heard of any "new" flies, because I love tying something new. You can't beat the feeling of catching a trout on a home made fly. Anything new (dry, wet, lure). I look forward to hearing from you. DIYBazza.

Hi, The best tip I ever got about fly fishing was to find a good water and watch the local fishermen and ask them for their advice. Most of us fishermen will gladly give you advice, but you will always get the odd grumpy old sod. I started going to a local loch that was stocked with Rainbows, Blues, Browns and Tiger Trout and got to know the owners and regulars and sought their advice. It's not a sport that you get quick results. Like the old saying goes, you can't beat experience. since then I've gone on to fly fish on rivers and even the sea. Hopefully this year I will be doing a little bit

Hi, I live in the South West of Scotland around The Dumfries area. Quite a good few fishing venues around here. I could recommend some to anyone out there.

Hi, I am new to this site after having it recommended by a friend, who has been on it for a while. I enjoy all aspects of DIY, especially working with timber, but my passion is fly fishing and fly tying,so if anyone wants to chat about it I will in my element. Cheers, DIYBazza.