Fly Tying Focus – Alex Rook’s Golden Dorado Jungle Flies - Spring Open Weekend 2026

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Fly Tying Focus – Alex Rook (Veniard)

We’re delighted to welcome Alex Rook to Fly Tyers’ Row representing Veniard. If you've got a far- flung Fly-Fishing Trip booked or there's one on your bucket list, Alex is the man you’ll want to speak to.

We caught up with him ahead of the Open Weekend to see what he’s preparing:

“At the show I’ll be tying jungle flies for Golden Dorado in Bolivia - I stock up on them in various colours and sizes, keeping the baitfish profile all tied on heavy duty hooks to deal with big fish.

They’re tied using  Veniard Streamer Fur, which gives the patterns outstanding movement in the water. It's also incredibly light to cast & sheds water really well, which means you're not trying to cast and fish with a waterlogged pattern. "

Jungle Fly Patterns

Materials Used

Hook: #4/0 Heavy Duty Short Shank (Gamakatsu SL12 Short or Mustad Big Gun)
Tail: Supreme Hair + Krystal Flash
Top Body: Veniard Streamer Fur
Top Head: Veniard Streamer Fur
Bottom Body: Veniard Streamer Fur
Eyes: Epoxy or Stick-On Eyes (8–12mm)

Destination Catches

Alex is a renowned destination fly fisherman who has travelled the globe targeting Golden Dorado, Peacock Bass, Arapaima, Giant Trevally, Roosterfish, Striped Bass and more.
Catch Alex at the GAC Spring Open Weekend on Fly Tyers’ Row.

Sponsors & Supporters

Fly Tyers’ Row is sponsored by Veniard and supported by Partridge of Redditch, Sprite and Vision.

With FREE parking and FREE entry, this promises to be our biggest Open Weekend yet. Keep an eye on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates.

Our EVENT Page is live HERE    
Check out our Open Weekend Site with HERE

 

What’s on across the weekend
  • Largest ever Fly Tyers’ Row line-up — from local Clyde-style traditionals and competition specials to far-flung destination specialists
  • “Tie Your First Fly” sessions for kids and beginners on Fly Tyers’ Row
  • Cookshill are bringing a huge fly-tying selection to the event marquee
  • Clyde in the Classroom — support citizen science, inspire future river stewards, and visit their hatchery in the event marquee
  • FREE fly casting taster sessions with SGAIC casting instructor John Milne
  • Angling Scotland & SFCA running FREE coarse fishing coaching sessions on the canal
  • Guideline-sponsored casting competition with prizes for all three days plus an overall winner
  • Daiwa Reel Clinic — technicians in-store showing how to maintain your gear and get the best from it for years
  • Casting demos with SGAIC and AAPGAI instructors from Daiwa, Greys, Sage & Loop
  • Lure tank demos (timetabled) featuring Savage Gear, Westin, Rapala & HTO
  • LRF & sea rig demos with HTO & Tronixpro
  • FREE RNLI lifejacket clinic & safety roadshow — bring your lifejacket to be tested and learn how to stay safe on the water
  • BASC on hand for advice on sustainable shooting and countryside conservation
  • FREE Golden Ticket gift to claim in-store when you register online
  • FREE to enter prize draws across the store from Greys, Hardy, VAC-RAC, Orvis, Westin & more
  • GIANT Rapala prize drawn at random from those purchasing any Rapala product over the weekend
  • 1000s of items on Weekend Only Deals
  • Reward Card holder bonus — £5 back as points for every £50 spent (ask about getting your free Reward card)
  • Magazine subscription deal — subscribe for a year and get a £30 Fishingmegastore voucher back to spend in-store or online

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