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- January 2nd, 2010
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
This is fly Issue 21
"This is fly issue 21" is also now out. Great now that we have roving internet in the house I can take my laptop with to the bog and have some decent reading material for once. Click the link or image…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Fly Candy
This tiny tube fly 50mm long, was tied with a mixture of glow in the dark frizz-fiber and off white slinky blends for the body and tail, and I used Fluoro green Pseudo fur for the head.Stuck a couple…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Catch magazine issue 9
The lads at Catch Magazine are back at it again with more stunning photography to feast your eyes over. Click the link or image to visit the site.
- January 1st, 2010
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Friday pin up after 12 beers!
I've been very surprised by the amount of people asking where has the "Friday pin up after 12 beers" disappeared too? If many of you are not familier with the slot then click the link above to visit p…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Fly Candy
I've been tying up some more of Mikael Grondahl's baitfish patterns this last week. I just plain call them "Bluedunn baitfish" purely because his blog is called "Bludun flies" I use slightly different…
- December 31st, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Billfish fly candy
Here's another Bill fish fly I tied up last week. I 1st tied on some long White,Brown & Grizzly microbarb saddle hackles near the bend of the hook.Then added a clump of black bucktail around the h…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Vibram five fingers
Looking for some alternative footwear for the new year, then maybe you should get yourself a pair of these Vibram five fingers. Ok granted they might be comfortable, but why would anyone want to put t…
- December 29th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Fly Candy
The Wired rooster pike streamer did catch me a couple of snotrockets this past season. I've added bugbond to the head....well over and around the eyes just to give it a bit more weight at the front.Th…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Aaah, The good ol days!!
Here's some rare footage of Frank Sawyer using a snare to catch himself a pike. We have some pretty traditional methods over here in Finland with regards to fishing for pike, but I must admit I have n…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Replot Sand eels
Feathers feature heavily on my flies. They're not everyone's cup of tea but I just find they impart a fantastic action once submerged under water especially if you combine them with a smattering of ti…
- December 27th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Bass bug deer hair
Here's a tutorial that most of you have probably seen...yet deserves to be gracing the pages of PikeFFArticles. I Very rarely tie these kind of flies for pike, let alone use them unless its for an ord…
- December 26th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Raccoon bunny fly candy
These have been great tube fly to fish with this last season. The Red/White ones have been by fay my most productive colour combo.The second from the bottom has a red arctic fox head dubbing looped wi…
- December 25th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Fly Candy
I very rarely tie these kinda flies purely because I find it a complete waist, tying a whole fly with Flash tinsel, but I did with these ones purely because I had so much of it lying around. Based on…
- December 23rd, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Merry Christmas to all
Unlike the majority of the world who celebrate the 25 Dec as Christmas day,here in Finland the 24th is traditionally the day of celebration. Presents are opened, good food is eaten...and off course co…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Saltwater fly candy
Some more Saltwater cross over fry. Am sure there are are similar designs out there that people tie,but maybe with different combinations of materials. With these I start by tying on a small sprig of…
- December 22nd, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Bill fish candy part deux
Another bill fish monstrosity 180mm long. Here I've combined grizzly & white micro-barb saddle hackles with White bucktail and added a splash of purple UV & silver FFF krinkle flash tied on to…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Readers fish porn
Robban Sørvik sent me this the other night with some fantastic images from this season. With a trip planned for next August to Norway,I'll definitely be stopping by for a couple of days pike on the f…
- December 21st, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Raccoon Tube bunny\'s
The name say's it a really. a length of raccoon fur 70mm tied onto the back of the tube. Then a mixture of dark/light FFF sea flash with UV flashaboy. I then dubbing looped some chartreuse raccoon in…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Bill fish fly candy
A couple of weeks a go I was asked to tie up some bill fish flies for a chap heading down to Baja. His only criteria, was they needed to be light enough to cast yet have plenty of volume and that they…
- December 20th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
- December 19th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Cross over surf candy
Multi species fly design or cross over flies in some circles, is something I'm very interested in. With the high cost of materials & hooks these days I'm finding myself more and more tying flies t…
- December 18th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Jvice 443
I received my new Jvice the other day and I have to say I’m pretty stocked…. actually that’s an understatement, I’ve got a stonking great boner looking at it . There are vices & then there…
- December 17th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Fly Candy
This Zonker wig hair streamer has an Orange arctic fox zonker tied at the back of the hook Bunny bug stylie. Then clumps of Orange and black wig hair are added similar to how I tie a wig hair streamer…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Threads
I only ever have one criteria when it comes to cotton and that is its got to be strong. I like my wraps to be tighter than a camels arse during a sand storm. I’ve also never felt the need to have a…
- December 16th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Saltwater critters
Here are a couple of Saltwater critters for the new saltwater range I'm putting together. I've used this fly for donkeys years and was very productive for me in South Africa & Australia.Marabou ha…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Replot marching powder
Spose I better pack the fly equipment away then!...and get the snowmobile out the shed. Must have moved a ton of snow this morning with the hand snow shoveler....and its still bloody well snowing. Hav…
- December 15th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
36" Pike on a 2wt
Jeff Hatton catching a 36 inch pike on his hand crafted 2 wt gnomish bamboo rod that he built.
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
- December 14th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Bugbond
My one pet hate when it comes to epoxy’s is that there’s a lot of hassle involved, not only with the mixing but also the application as well as the drying process. Its not that I don’t have the…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Baitfish patterns
Baitfish destined for Cape york in Australia. The great thing about this pattern...if the fish are around,I can guarantee that withing 2 casts it will bag you one. This pattern has caught me Pike, Pe…
- December 12th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Tube Coonbunny\'s
More tube coonbunny's. I like to use a lot of flash for the tails with these type of flies. This cuts down drastically on the weight, although if you dubbin loop the fur like I have done with these,th…
- December 10th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
- December 9th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Striper sand eels
Some more Saltwater cross over flies. Primarily for Striper Bass, these sand ells at 100 mm long could be used for any number of other salt & freshwater species. Replot sand eel tied with white mi…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
The Real Mccoy
2 Christmas's ago I posted this video which many of you might not have seen about Father Xmas.Yes not that trumped up bugger you lot in the States and Europe have glorified to rape all us consumers of…
- December 8th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
R.I.P Jack
The world of fly-fishing is a sadder place today with the news good old Jack Gartside passed away last night. Click the image to visit his site to pay respects to a legend within the sport of fly fish…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Fly Candy
Three new cross over flies tied a few days ago.Tied primarily for saltwater species at 100 mm long they would be top notch for Trout,Salmon and any other freshwater predator for that matter.Click imag…
- December 7th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
The Pike Saber
Here's something I came across the other day you lot might be interested. Its called the pike saber from PiketrekThey go on to say quote" PIKESABER - 10 Weight 9'00" 4 Piece Specialist PIKE Fly Rod…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
- December 6th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Fly Candy
Cross over flies or flies that can be used for other species are something I like to tie as well. These Bunker imitations although primarily for saltwater species work exceptionally well for other fre…
- December 5th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Saltwater fly candy
Another set of 50 mm tube saltwater baitfish going to a good home. Anyone else looking to order these from me, they can be tied on to hooks if you prefer. They also come in 110 mm sizes as well.
- December 4th, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Micro barb pike tube fly
Here I have combined Hot orange crystal flash cactus chenille with White/Brown & Grizzly saddle microbarb hackles mixed with some long strands of glow in the dark white Fosfori hair as well as so…
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
- December 3rd, 2009
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uivelonkierros has posted a new entry on: Pike fly-fishing articles by Simon Graham
Fly Candy
I've been tying up several doubles the last few days combining Bucktail with split mylar tubing,Xmas tinsel and Microbarb grizzly saddle feathers. This is one bad @$$ super light fly.Click Images for…
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