Davie ties a March Brown Dry Fly, a fantastic early season pattern for those wild river Brownies.
Hook: Partridge Surehold Upwing Dry Barbless Hook Size 12
Thread: Light Cahill or Orange Uni-8/0
Tail: Coq de Leon Fibres
Body: Wapsi Natural Fur Fox Squirrel
Wing: Hen Pheasant Wing Quill
Hackles: Brown Partridge and Ginger Cock Saddle
Davie's preferred type of whip finish tool can be found HERE!
All of the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre - if you need any help finding them or choosing substitutes we will be more than happy to help!
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- Tying a March Brown Dry Fly with Davie McPhail
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Last Cast Trout
- March Fish of the Month Competition - Squid Caught...
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Boilie Caught Comm...
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Rapala Caught Brow...
- Deal of the Week - Ron Thompson Steelhead Pro Spin...
- March Fish of the Month Entry - River Moriston Salmon
- First Look - MacKenzie DTX Atlas Travel Salmon Fly...
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Olive Caught Brown...
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Jersey Conger Eel
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Loch Caught Brown ...
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Scottish Loch Caug...
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Common Carp
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Sea Bass
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Lure Caught Pike
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Damsel Caught Brow...
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Lesser Spotted Dog...
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Powerbait Brown Trout
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Ayrshire Brownie
- Deal of the Week - Stillwater Net & Shakespeare Od...
- New Dynabait Preserved Baits in Stock
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Buzzer Caught Rainbow
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Roach Caught Brownie
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Herring Caught Pike
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Loch Ness Trout
- Partridge Patriot Barbless Jig Hook - New for 2014
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Kid's First Pike
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Personal Best Pike
- March Fish of the Month Entry - River Tweed Grayling
- March Fish of the Month Entry - San Juan Brown Trout
- Savage Gear LB Manic Shrimp - In Stock Now
- March Fish of the Month - Mexican Barracuda
- Deal of the Week - Stillwater Performance Fly Rods
- Airflo Airtex Clothing Wins Tackle Tester's Choice
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Shad Caught Pike
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Scottish Loch Caug...
- New Guideline Bags for 2014
- March Fish of the Month Entry - River Caught Pike
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Spanish Mackerel
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Last Minute Pike
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Boilie Caught Carp
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Personal Best Pike
- Spey Casting Instruction with Andrew Toft
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Dead Bait Caught Pike
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Loch Sunart Spurdog
- Deal of the Week - Daiwa Lure Bag Extra Large
- A Phenomenal Weekend at the UK's Biggest and Best ...
- March Fish of the Month Entry - NW Highlands Pollack
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Trout Loch Caught ...
- March Fish of the Month Entry - Scottish Pike!
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Monday, 31 March 2014
March Fish of the Month Entry - Last Cast Trout
Kevin Reid was fishing his local river and caught this Brown Trout on the second last cast. The fish was quickly photographed and safely returned.
You can vote for this picture to win on Facebook by selecting it in our March 2014 FOTM gallery HERE and hitting the 'Like' button!
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
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Local Water Brown Trout |
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
March Fish of the Month Competition - Squid Caught Thornback Ray
Gary Tatum with a very nice Thornback Ray caught while fishing the Jaywick Coast, Essex. The fish fell to a mixed bait of Lugworm and Squid fished on a running leger and after a quick photo, was safely returned.
You can vote for this picture to win on Facebook by selecting it in our March 2014 FOTM gallery HERE and hitting the 'Like' button!
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
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Thornback Ray |
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
Friday, 28 March 2014
March Fish of the Month Entry - Boilie Caught Common Carp
Kevin White with this impressive Common Carp caught on an Indian spice pop-up boilie, 12lb mainline and size 8 hook.
You can vote for this picture to win on Facebook by selecting it in our March 2014 FOTM gallery HERE and hitting the 'Like' button!
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
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Boilie Caught Common Carp |
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
March Fish of the Month Entry - Rapala Caught Brown Trout
Christopher Smith with his first fish of the new season, a cracking Brown Trout caught using a Rapala.
You can vote for this picture to win on Facebook by selecting it in our March 2014 FOTM gallery HERE and hitting the 'Like' button!
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
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Rapala Caught Brown Trout |
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Deal of the Week - Ron Thompson Steelhead Pro Spinning Rods
Deal of the Week - Ron Thompson Steelhead Pro Spinning Rods - RRP up to £44.99, Now From £12.49!
The Ron Thompson Steelhead Pro Spin series is a very versatile range of rods and great value for money. With varying lengths and casting weights, they can be used for both light and heavy use therefore perfect for spinning with small mepps for Trout or larger lures for Perch, Salmon or Pike.
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Deal ends 03/04/2014 |
March Fish of the Month Entry - River Moriston Salmon
Gary Hendry and friends with this Salmon he caught in the River Moriston. After a quick picture the fish as safely returned.
You can vote for this picture to win on Facebook by selecting it in our March 2014 FOTM gallery HERE and hitting the 'Like' button!
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
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River Moriston Salmon |
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
First Look - MacKenzie DTX Atlas Travel Salmon Fly Rods!
The stylish matt finish on the new Mackenzie DTX Atlas Spey rod |
You would never believe this was a 6 piece rod when you cast it! |
Attention to detail on the Mackenzie atlas reel seat |
The usual high end Mackenzie finish on the Atlas DTX |
The Atlas logo is laser etched into the cork composite button |
We tested the 14'9'' #10 Mackenzie Atlas |
The DTX Atlas come in a sturdy rod tube |
March Fish of the Month Entry - Olive Caught Brown Trout
Reece Connor caught this lovely Brown Trout on a self-tied, size 16 olive nymph on a river in Northern Ireland. The fish was quickly photographed and released safely.
You can vote for this picture to win on Facebook by selecting it in our March 2014 FOTM gallery HERE and hitting the 'Like' button!
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
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Olive Caught Brown Trout |
If you would like to enter our FOTM competition and have the chance to win £100 simply send us a photograph of you and your catch, when and where you caught your fish, and what tackle and method you used through this page of our website. You can also enter instore - just ask any member of staff for assistance. The best entries will be featured on both our Blog and Facebook page!
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