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Welcome to Challenge Flies!
I can be found at Farnham Maltings Craft Market on the first Saturday of every month, the next being held on Saturday 2 June 2012, please come along to see me if you are in the area.
I tie flies for Trout and other fish that can be caught on them, whether they are Grayling, Pike or other coarse fish. If required I can tie flies to order, either traditional, new patterns, or to the Customer's requirements, but such orders will take a few days to complete. All flies are supplied in sets of one or two per pattern and contained within a cardboard box. However, I can supply several flies of one pattern if required.
So what is different from the flies that I tie to any others that you can buy at your local fishing shop or on-line? Well, I can offer you a personal service and supply a particular pattern to your choice (providing materials are available). Some flies that are shown may not be available in the shops, either because they are personal favourites of mine or fishing friends or they are shown in the fishing magazines and are not commercially available. I can also supply a boxed set to a named individual. So, if you want to give a set to a friend or relative (Birthday, Christmas or Retirement), and you provide their name and the types of flies that they use, then I can put together a suitable set. There is no extra charge for this service.
All flies for sale are tied by me. All flies are supplied in a robust cardboard or plastic box that can be used as a fly box. This will protect any delicate patterns and especially any dry fly wings. You can email me to discuss your requirements and if required we can discuss your request by 'phone.
I also carry a small stock of flies for instant purchase, also tied by myself. Please visit my Shop to see what is available. If you require further information about me and my style of fishing, please see the "About Me" page.
All the flies are suitable for fly fishing. So, to that end, I would expect that they will be used with the relevant fly fishing equipment (fly rod, line, reel etc.). I am unaware that people fishing for coarse species with natural and artificial baits would use a fly, unless they were specifically 'fly fishing'. However, our sport is always changing and I expect someone may have tried using a weighted fly with coarse fishing tackle to catch a bottom feeding fish, whether it be game or coarse. Please let me know if you have and I might try it!
I will next be at the Maltings on Saturday June 2, when I will have individual patterns and some boxed selections of flies suitable for the season. This will include dry flies, some tiny flies (e.g. smuts and midges), beaded flies and Lures and large nymphs suitable for trout or any freshwater fish that will take the fly. I will also be bringing the Pike flies back, as the season will be just 'round the corner'.
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