Darrell, I have mot fished the UK but tie quite a few of the patterns that originated over there. I find the stillwater patterns I've tried to be extremely effective in the lake of the Rocky Mountains. Thanks for watching!
I am an Oxford based fly fisherman and I can tell you that the trout are very unlikely to be feeding near the surface in December. This looks like a very good fly for an evening rise to midge because it looks like it will sit in the surface. I will tie one up and give it a go - thanks for a good tutorial.
Hi Darrell, I’m not from the Oxford area, but can tell you for December trout are out of season on the rivers, but can find some Stillwater opportunities at Farmoor Reservoir. Perhaps you could consider fly fishing for pike , perch and Zander, there will be plenty of water to try out along the River Thames and the Oxford Canal. You’ll get a few strange looks but predator fly fishing is (at last) starting to catch on in the UK.
Yes, Alex Harvey. Great little pattern, has caught me a lot of fish in sizes 16 and 18.
Thanks for confirming Alex Harvey. This has been great in the prarie and mountain lakes of Wyoming and Montana.
Yes, Alex, great natural tier, this too, is a good example.
Great fly. Have you tried fly fishing in the UK? I'm planning a trip to fish in the Oxford area in December. So I'll give this a try. Thanks again.
Darrell, I have mot fished the UK but tie quite a few of the patterns that originated over there. I find the stillwater patterns I've tried to be extremely effective in the lake of the Rocky Mountains.
Thanks for watching!
I am an Oxford based fly fisherman and I can tell you that the trout are very unlikely to be feeding near the surface in December. This looks like a very good fly for an evening rise to midge because it looks like it will sit in the surface. I will tie one up and give it a go - thanks for a good tutorial.
@@timfenton4718 Thanks for the information on trout fishing in December. Unfortunately that is our visit to see our new grand baby.
Hi Darrell, I’m not from the Oxford area, but can tell you for December trout are out of season on the rivers, but can find some Stillwater opportunities at Farmoor Reservoir. Perhaps you could consider fly fishing for pike , perch and Zander, there will be plenty of water to try out along the River Thames and the Oxford Canal. You’ll get a few strange looks but predator fly fishing is (at last) starting to catch on in the UK.
@@rogerjohnson8540 thanks for reach out. I might have to look into your suggestions