Morning Steve,

As it's now December, I feel it's ok to start mentioning the 'C' word - Christmas - and break out our Christmas logo (see above) .

Over the last week, I've had quite a few emails from some of the websites I regularly shop with, all of which had one thing in common - they were advertising products which I didn't know they sold (as I don't regularly trawl through every page on their website). 

So for today's email, I thought I would show you some ideas for Xmas Gifts & Stocking Fillers, that you may not know about - you already know we stock a wide range of flies, but you may not know about some of these ...

So here goes - we'll start with a recent (and very successful) launch of our very own clothing range:

Fly Fishing Fashion

Earlier this year, we launched our very own fly fishing clothing range. We've started with t-shirts (both long and short-sleeved - they make perfect winter base layers), with hoodies and sweatshirts following in the next couple of weeks:

Each of our new T-Shirt range (both long and short-sleeved) are the very best we could buy; they are made from 185gsm premium weight 100% organic cotton - it has a fine gauge and tight knit. They have seams down the sides (like all premium t-shirts), with the material cut 'on grain' - this ensures that each t-shirt keeps its shape after years of washing.

We've partnered with Earth Positive - an award-winning, eco-conscious clothing brand known for producing some of the highest quality garments in the industry.

These are exceptionally well-made: heavyweight feel, perfect shape retention, soft hand, long-lasting colour. Recent customer,Clive, left us a glowing 5-star review:

We’ve invested in high-end printing equipment, and we’re making every garment ourselves, by hand, here in North Yorkshire.

This means two things:

• A slight delay in dispatch (only a day or so) because your shirt is made to order
• You’ll receive something of far higher quality than anything mass-produced

Crisper detail. Better colour. Longer life. Worth the wait.

When Jack and I first sat down to work out the initial designs, we started from one mindset - produce the best quality we possibly could - because if we were going to create clothing, it couldn’t just be “logo on chest, job done”.

Every design in this launch collection means something. Every line has a reason. Every choice ties back to our roots.

Brown Trout Tail - Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Latte)

£32.49

Brown Trout Tail - Short Sleeve T-Shirt (Espresso)

£27.49

Co-ordinates - Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Latte)

£32.49

Please Note: These are not those 'cheap' T-Shirts (we're looking at you: Fruit of the Loom & Gildan) which look great once they arrive, but wash them once or twice and they lose their shape, twist and are never the same again.

Our Own FLY: Series of Books

It's a time to sit back and relax ...

What better way than to pour yourself a drink and read a book. We've had some great feedback on the FLY: Series of books we've written + they make great stocking fillers:

Each of our FLY: Series of books takes a single subject and dives deep into it.

We've covered subjects as diverse as:

• Early Season Tactics
• Fishing Small Streams
• Streamer Fishing
• Fishing For Salmon
• Grayling Fishing; and our most popular
• Fishing The Mayfly

Why not grab a copy today, set aside a few hours over Christmas (away from the outlaws) and expand your knowledge.

Leader System (Stocking Fillers)

We have partnered with The Furled Leader Co to offer these exquisite "Hand Furled In Wiltshire" Dry Fly Furled Leaders. They make ideal stocking fillers:

The product you never knew you needed - until you've used one!

These 6' 6" Dry Fly Furled Leaders are designed specifically for targeting Spring & Summer Trout. Crafted to deliver a perfect blend of flexibility and strength, these furled leaders provide a smooth turnover for delicate presentations.

 

Dry Fly Furled Leader - The Furled Leader Co

only £10.50

Crafted with the discerning angler in mind, these leaders offer unparalleled casting precision and exceptional durability. Whether you're navigating delicate casts or challenging fishing scenarios, these furled leaders are engineered to enhance your fly fishing experience. Trust in their dedication to quality and experience the difference that expertise brings to every cast.

Each leader comes equipped with a tippet ring through-and-loop installed, adding convenience and extending the life of your leader by allowing easy tippet replacement.

 

Fill your boots stockings & have fun.