Copper Tubes

A variation of the Icelandic classic snaelda design; this fly has been given the pot-belly pig makeover and the added boar bristles combine two highly effective salmon fly patterns.

The Snaelda is a hugely popular Icelandic pattern.  Icelanders have taken this fly pattern to every great salmon river in the world and replicated its success wherever they have fished.  Small tungsten tube versions drop into deep tight pockets whilst...

A variation of the Icelandic classic snaelda design; this fly has been given the pot-belly pig makeover and the added boar bristles combine two highly effective salmon fly patterns.

A WhereWiseMenFish favourite.   This is an excellent fly and a personal favourite in the 1/2 and 1/4 inch sizes for summer/autumn fishing.  Justin Maxwell Stuart says I never fish in Russia without at least 1/2 dozen of these flies in my wader pocket,...

Blue and Black Snaelda Salmon Fly is Salmon Fly pattern that works particularly well in Iceland where.  A selection of flies across the full Snealda colour range will never represent wasted space in your fly box.

A variation of the Black Sheep. First tied by Haraldur Stefanson in Iceland. The silver version is very popular in both micro conehead tubes and smaller trebles size #14-18. A great midsummer fly, particularly in bright sun.

This is a very close relative to the Willie Gunn, one of the most indespensible flies of all time.  Tied on a green body this pattern is a good alternative to the Willie Gunn and can be especially useful when the rivers are carrying a green tinge,...

The Pot Belly Pig family of Salmon Flies is a relatively new fly on the scene of UK Salmon fishing but since its introduction it has become one of the most prolific shrimp imitations.  It has unsurpringly been reproduced in an array of colors and sizes...

A relatively new fly on the scene of UK Salmon fishing, but has proven to be one of the most prolific shrimp imitations. Tied in array of colors; from ¼” to 1”, plastic, copper and Tungsten tubes as well as doubles and trebles. A must have fly for all UK...

A relatively new fly on the scene of UK Salmon fishing, but has proven to be one of the most prolific shrimp imitations. Tied in array of colors; from ¼” to 1”, plastic, copper and Tungsten tubes as well as doubles and trebles. A must have fly for all UK...

Pot-Bellied Pigs were so named after the feelers used to create the distinctive tails of these flies - these feelers have gone on to become the must have addition to a huge range of flies.  The original range of Pot Bellied Pig Salmon flies have...

An American Steelhead fly which migrated to Europe and has proven to be a very successful salmon fly.

A derivative of the very effective Snaelda range of tube flies.  The compact body ensures that it carries a bit more depth than a standard tube fly.

The Frances was originally developed in Iceland in the late 70’s as a less complicated variation of Peter Dean’s Black Eyed Prawn Fly.  It has proved to be phenomenally successful. Available in any number colors; red and black being the most common, to...

A great tube for rivers of Kola Peninsula in Russia, as well as peat colored water. Has proven very effective as a autumn fly, fished deep and slow.

A great tube for the rivers of Kola Peninsula in Russia, as well as peat colored water. Has proven very effective as a autumn fly, fished deep and slow.

Another of Alistair Gowan’s creations the Cascade Shrimp is an absolute killer.   This is one of the hottest selling salmon flies available which will take fish in almost any condition at anytime of the year.  Tied on both small doubles and trebles this...

The Black Sheep was created by an Icelandic fly-tier Haraldur Stefansson on the Grimsa River in Iceland.   The design of this salmon fly was based around two concepts.  The first was to tie a fly that resembled a returning eel parr from the Sargasso Sea...

The Black Boar and its many variants has become a hugely popular salmon fly.  The boar bristles give it a tantalising appeal that seems to drive salmon wild.   A very successful pattern and a must have for the fly box.

The Black Boar and its many variants has become a hugely popular salmon fly.  The boar bristles give it a tantalising appeal that seems to drive salmon wild.   A very successful pattern and a must have for the fly box.

The Silver Stoats Tail is as versatile a fly as any pattern you will find in your box.  As effective on salmon and Grilse as it is on Sea Trout this is one of the simplest but most effective must have Salmon flies. 

The Stoats Tail is one of the most established Scottish Salmon Flies.  Tied on a Slipstream Copper Tube.

A simple but highly effective low-water salmon fly.  Made popular on Scottish Rivers this fly is now a staple pattern of a large number of Russian guides.

A bright tube fly which works well in coloured water.   Very similar to the colurs of a Willie Gunn but with a silver body for when the fly needs an added level of visibility.

Created by Alistair Gowans this fly pattern has proved to be one of the most successful flies for Atlantic Salmon. Initially gaining huge success in Scottish Rivers it is now used worldwide.  Wherever you fish you will want to have a selection of Ally's...