The next special guest speaker at the Leeds Branch of the FDG: Stuart Crofts Stuart is going to tie his latest flies and talk about dry fly fishing. If you want to know about Tenkara, Stuart will have the answers. More details: http://leedsfdg.wordpress.com/ Share this With Other Fly Fishermen:FacebookStumbleUponRedditPrint
Category Archive: Semperfli Academy
Dec
31
RIP John Goddard
Its with great sadness to learn of the recent passing of John Goddard. He was a great inspiration and source of knowledge to all anglers not just trout fishermen and entomologists. I had the greatest of pleasures sitting with him tying flies and talking fly dressing on the Guild stand in 2004, when he launched …
Dec
03
Leeds FDG – 5th December 2012
The next special Guest speaker is Melvyn Wood talking on: “Lough fishing for wild fish in wild places and the fly’s to catch them”. This will be of interest to all of us who fish for Salmon, Sea Trout, and Brown Trout. West Park Rugby Club at 7:30pm, everyone welcome. More information: http://leedsfdg.wordpress.com/ Share this …
Nov
19
Leeds FDG – 21st November 2012
Beginners tying class: Plamered Hackles Griffiths gnat and Soldier Plamer Intermediate tying class: Ballon Caddis and Cutwing Caddis West Park Rugby Club, Bramhope. 7:30pm Everyone welcome http://leedsfdg.wordpress.com/ Share this With Other Fly Fishermen:FacebookStumbleUponRedditPrint
Nov
12
Leeds FDG – 14th November 2012
Intermediate Fly tying course patterns: Gosling Adams Everyone welcome. 7:30pm, West Park Rugby Club Share this With Other Fly Fishermen:FacebookStumbleUponRedditPrint
Nov
11
Small Salmon Flies
Been thinking about and tying some small salmon flies recently. What is the smallest size hooks you use for salmon flies and what patterns? Share this With Other Fly Fishermen:FacebookStumbleUponRedditPrint
Nov
06
LFDG- 7-11-2012
Tomorrow night the Leeds Branch of The Flydressers’ Guild will be hosting the second guest speaker of their winter season. Ben Dobson from Stocks Reservoir and bank House Fishery will be talking about aspects of reservoir fishing. Everyone welcome (£5 per person including a light buffet) West Park Rugby Club 7:30pm start. Further details available at: …
Oct
02
Leeds Branch FDG Meeting about to start
Tomorrow evening the Leeds Branch of the FDG start their new winter programme . It all knick off with a special guest of Paul Procter (www.paulprocterflyfishing.co.uk), talking about flies that catch him fish. Everyone welcome. More information available at: http://leedsfdg.wordpress.com/ Share this With Other Fly Fishermen:FacebookStumbleUponRedditPrint
Sep
17
Fly tying courses and speakers
Anyone living in or around Leeds, the local branch of the FDG will soon be starting their activities again. Beginners and experienced alike, everyone is welcome, lots of Semperfli materials on show and being used. Click on below advert for more information: LFDG advert Share this With Other Fly Fishermen:FacebookStumbleUponRedditPrint
Sep
03
Pond Olive Mayfly
A while ago I was asked questions about Olives here on the blog, so finally thought I’d add something you might find useful for clarrification. The Pond Olive Mayfly (latin name Cloeon dipterum) is a common and abundant species. The nymphs can be found in a wide range of environments including quiet pools and margins …
Aug
28
Changable Weather
The weather is backwards and forwards at the moment, between heavy rain and cold winds and bright sun. Yesterday we had lots of rain here in W. Yorkshire, however today looks like it will be dry and bright. I’m going to put the gear in the car and travel into Nidderdale for a few hours …
Jul
23
National Fishing Month
Getting ready for next Saturday at Penrith after last weekend at Chester. Call in if you’re nearby. http://www.nationalfishingmonth.com/events/1586-go-outdoors-national-fishing-month-event-penrith/ Share this With Other Fly Fishermen:FacebookStumbleUponRedditPrint
Jul
11
Trout’s nose might hold secret to homing sense
A pal of mine sent me the following, let us have your thoughts and opinions: Scientists have long believed that some kind of magnetic sense lies behind some animals’ navigation ability, which in the case of some fish and birds seems to operate without the need for obvious landmarks. Now, a German researcher believes …
Jul
10
National Angling Survey
Please take the 10 minutes maximum to follow the below link and take the National Angling Survey and help contrubute towards the thoughts for the future of angling: http://www.anglingtrust.net/page.asp?section=827 Share this With Other Fly Fishermen:FacebookStumbleUponRedditPrint
Jul
04
Prince Henry Grammar School Fly Tying Course
** Reminder…. Tonight’s (4th July) class is a fishing evening at Beaverdyke reservoir, off penny pot lane, near Mwth hill. Share this With Other Fly Fishermen:FacebookStumbleUponRedditPrint
Jul
04
Crazy weather!
I think most of us must feel the same way, but what on earth is going on with our seasons? Every year it appears the seasons get a little more blurred and the extremes get a little more wild and unpredictable? I noticed the levels on my local river last week broke new records, places …
Jul
04
Rivers and Children
I was out at my local river (Calder) early this week as flood waters had dropped to a fishable level. There was still a huge amount of debris floating around and the water was still around 2ft higher than usual. I was setting my gear up and was approached by two young kids of around …
Jul
04
Course on Fly
I was reading a book recently about catching course fish on the fly. I had previously caught Pike when fishing for Rainbows and Barbel when nymphing for brown trout but I had never specifically gone out to target course fish. I managed to set aside a couple of hours after the kids had gone to …
Jun
22
BFFI
Well that’s me packed and ready to head off for the BFFI: http://www.bffi.co.uk/ and what’s going with me, yep lots of Semerfli materials. Share this With Other Fly Fishermen:FacebookStumbleUponRedditPrint
Jun
10
Fishing at last
Managed 3 or so hours late yesterday in Upper Nidderdale, however at the end I did wonder why!! The river was well up and the colour of very strong tea. Flies everywhere including sedges, many cannis, a few olives and saw 2 yellow mays. But try as I may not a thing wanted my offerings. …
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