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Tyne Springers for Calvin’s Shrimp
Posted in Calvin's Shrimp, Park Shrimp, River Dee, River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, Ross Macdonald, salmon fly, Thurso River, Tyne - Written by admin on March 24, 2012 - 0 CommentsJenny Cooper and Jim Temple with a couple of cracking Tyne Springers caught on Calvin’s Shrimps, tied by my young apprentice Steve Wellard! Jennys was about 15lb and Jims maybe a bit heavier. I understand Calvin’s Shrimp has taken a few more Tyne fish this season. Good news!!
>Tyne Springers for Calvin’s Shrimp
Posted in Calvin's Shrimp, Park Shrimp, River Dee, River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, Ross Macdonald, salmon fly, Thurso River, Tyne - Written by admin on March 24, 2012 - 0 Comments> Jenny Cooper and Jim Temple with a couple of cracking Tyne Springers caught on Calvin’s Shrimps, tied by my young apprentice Steve Wellard! Jennys was about 15lb and Jims maybe a bit heavier. I understand Calvin’s Shrimp has taken a few more Tyne fish this season. Good news!!
Monkey Business
Posted in Calvin's Shrimp, Monkey, Park Shrimp, Portnacraig, River Dee, River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, Tummel, Tummel Monkey - Written by admin on March 9, 2012 - 0 CommentsThe Monkey has quickly established itself as a spring favourite throughout Scotland and has, once again, being chalking up more than its share of springers in the early season. Diver Dave hit the jackpot on opening day on the Dee, landing three at Invery on a Monkey I had made for him in return for […]
>Monkey Business
Posted in Calvin's Shrimp, Monkey, Park Shrimp, Portnacraig, River Dee, River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, Tummel, Tummel Monkey - Written by admin on March 9, 2012 - 0 Comments> The Monkey has quickly established itself as a spring favourite throughout Scotland and has, once again, being chalking up more than its share of springers in the early season. Diver Dave hit the jackpot on opening day on the Dee, landing three at Invery on a Monkey I had made for him in return for […]
The Park Shrimp
Posted in Calvin's Shrimp, Park Shrimp Salmon Fly Calvin Shrimp, River Dee, River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, Thurso River - Written by admin on January 20, 2012 - 0 CommentsHere are a few pics of my Park Shrimp on 3/4″ tube and s7 double…..enjoy
>The Park Shrimp
Posted in Calvin's Shrimp, Park Shrimp Salmon Fly Calvin Shrimp, River Dee, River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, Thurso River - Written by admin on January 20, 2012 - 0 Comments>Here are a few pics of my Park Shrimp on 3/4″ tube and s7 double…..enjoy
Spring Snaeldas
Posted in Park Shrimp Salmon Fly, River Dee, River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, spring flies - Written by admin on January 11, 2012 - 0 CommentsThe Snaelda has been carried around the salmon world by Icelandic fishers. It is popular as a heavy water fly. The ones shown combine a brass body, with a tungsten cone, which adds a tremendous action to the fly. Black & Yellow Snaelda Dee Snaelda German Snaelda
>Spring Snaeldas
Posted in Park Shrimp Salmon Fly, River Dee, River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, spring flies - Written by admin on January 11, 2012 - 0 Comments> The Snaelda has been carried around the salmon world by Icelandic fishers. It is popular as a heavy water fly. The ones shown combine a brass body, with a tungsten cone, which adds a tremendous action to the fly. Black & Yellow Snaelda Dee Snaelda German Snaelda
Perfect Balance Tubes
Posted in River Dee, River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, spring flies, Willie Gunn - Written by admin on January 3, 2012 - 0 CommentsHere is a neat trick for balancing traditional style spring flies like the Willie Gunn. Get hold of some brass bottle tubes- these are from Veniard- and add an aluminium extension. I have these available to buy in my shop- there are only a few left.
>Perfect Balance Tubes
Posted in River Dee, River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, spring flies, Willie Gunn - Written by admin on January 3, 2012 - 0 Comments>Here is a neat trick for balancing traditional style spring flies like the Willie Gunn. Get hold of some brass bottle tubes- these are from Veniard- and add an aluminium extension. I have these available to buy in my shop- there are only a few left.
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