As Smooth As Silk - New In & Back By Popular Demand

by Richard Fieldhouse

Morning,

Every so often, I like to drop in a communication about flies (and fly lines - wink, wink) which we've just received back into stock - that you may not have thought about recently. These are generally the most popular fly patterns and items that we usually run out of pretty quickly!

In total we had 3 big boxes arrive:

  • One of the boxes was full of brand new Silk fly lines - Ian has been a busy boy
  • One was full of Klinkhamers; and
  • One had our mosts popular Thistledown fly lines in it

We've just added them all to the website, you can find out more about them below:

We've been really lucky and persuaded Ian to make some silk lines in trout weights (from DT2 to DT6/7), specifically for presenting small flies on any river.

We now have Silk Fly Lines in-stock from a DT2 to a DT6/7, and virtually every weight in between - we've especially stocked up on the DT5's as they are always the first to fly off the shelves. I'd like to draw your attention to these in particular:

So, why should you use a silk line:

  • They have mo memory - completely limp
  • There's no stretch - improved hookups
  • They are denser than plastic fly lines and therefore much thinner; and
  • Thinner lines mean much less wind resistance
  • They float better than plastic fly lines - they float on the water surface, not in it making roll casts and mending line much easier
  • You get 3 lines in one; When fully greased it's a floating Line, grease everything except the tip and you have a midge-tip line, don't grease it and you have an intermediate/sinking line.
  • They can last a lifetime - so long as they are cared for and stored correctly a silk line can last a lifetime - and indeed will get better with age

*** Each of our Silk lines are shipped with a handy box (to keep them in when not on the reel), a microfibre cloth (to clean/help dry them), and full line care instructions ***

These lines are made in the UK (in Sheffield, Yorkshire to be precise), by Ian Moxon:

If you would like to know more about the use and care of silk lines we have a dedicated page here.

If Silk Is Not Your Thing ...

We've added a couple of new Daddies to our Autumn lineup of flies:

A lighter weight version designed for rods of #1 to #4 weight. This #1/4 fly line has a shorter, lighter profile, providing super-delicate presentation with the lightest of rods.

  • Colour: Olive / Buckskin
  • Density: Floating
  • Total Length: 90'

The ultra-thin diameter - half that of a conventional fly line - creates minimal drag when casting. That means the line speed can be maintained throughout the casting action and delivers the fly (or flies) precisely where required, with minimal effort. As its drag coefficient is so low, even in a strong cross-wind, this line will cut through and deliver.

This is the perfect line for fishing those smaller rivers and streams - it makes it really easy to get the best presentation,especially when using smaller flies on lighter gear!

*** Go on, treat yourself this summer - these lines are what fly fishing is all about!***

 

Your Home For Klink's

We've just received a restock of our most popular klinkhamer style patterns. We especially like the new Infallible Klink, it the one pattern that I have in my box throughout the year (from April until the end of September):

Our version of this popular Klinkhamer. Tied with a tightly woven hare's ear body and a short red tail section.

It is easily seen in all conditions - and especially good when Iron Blues are on the water in those 'post-mayfly' sessions.

Our selection contains 3 each of sizes 12, 14, 16 & 18 - a total of 12 flies - for only £19.

 

Even More Klink's ... Our

Foam Klinkhamers - Also Back In Stock

The NEW Design Barbless Foam Klinkhamer selection - or just Foam Klink - is a selection of 4 styles of commonly used flies, we are supplying 4 different styles of foam klinkhamer flies. 

Our selection includes 2 each of the the following patterns in sizes 14 & 18:

  • Adams Foam Klinkhamer
  • Black Foam Klinkhamer
  • Hares Ear Foam Klinkhamer
  • Olive Foam Klinkhamer

 

In total, there are 16 flies supplied in our eco-friendly packaging for only £22 - order today (1st Class) and fish with them this weekend.

Go on, what are you waiting for, both the Infallible & Foam klinks are perfect patterns for the coming few weeks.

 

Tight lines & have fun.

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