Fly Tying – Trout

The Minkie fly is a very effective pattern when fry are present, particularly on dams and reservoirs. 

Fly tying expert Robbie Winram demonstrates how to dress the Suspender Damsel trout fly. A green blue pattern that will sit just below the surface

The Minkie fly is a very effective pattern when fry are present, particularly on dams and reservoirs. 

Fly tying expert Robbie Winram demonstrates how to dress the Suspender Damsel trout fly. A green blue pattern that will sit just below the surface

Robbie Winram ties up the Nemo Hopper, a pattern that can work brilliantly on big reservoirs like Rutland Water in England.  

Robbie Winram shows how to tie up the Humongous, a superb lure for reservoir fishing with a big bright marabou tail for movement.  

The Minkie fly is a very effective pattern when fry are present, particularly on dams and reservoirs. 

The buzzer or Chironomid Pupa makes up a big proportion of the stillwater trout’s diet.  

Robbie Winram demonstrates how to tie the CDC Buzzer, a fly incorporating naturally floating feathers that allows it to sit in the surface film, imitating hatching midges and emerging buzzers. To watch just login or join

Robbie Winram runs through how to tie up the Cat Booby fly, a bright and brash pattern that can be fished static or retrieved.  

Rutland Water’s Robbie Winram shows how to tie up the famous Diawl Bach fly, a tremendous reservoir pattern.  

Robbie Winram from Rutland Lodge shows how to expertly tie up the Suspender Minkie trout fly fry pattern.  

Robbie Winram from Rutland Lodge shows how to expertly tie up the Suspender Minkie trout fly fry pattern.  

Robbie Winram shows how to tie up the Corixa fly, a cracking trout pattern for fishing in the margins of stillwaters in particular.

Robbie Winram shows how to tie up the Hothead Taddy Cat, a mini lure with an enticing tail action.  

Expert fly tyer Robbie Winram looks at how to tie up the Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear, a pattern that works throughout the season.  

Ace fly tyer Robbie Winram shows how to create the Big Fish or Grey Boy Buzzer. A silver grey pattern that is common in late April, early May

Robbie Winram of Donegal Flies shows how to tie the Ginger Cruncher.  

Robbie Winram of Donegal Flies shows how to tie the Golf Ball Buzzer.  

Rutland Water's ace fly tyer Robbie Winram demonstrates how to tie the Ultra Stalker Red Bloodworm, a pattern he designed himself for use in the clear chalkstream waters of Hampshire

Rutland Water's professional fly tyer Robbie Winran shows how to tie the Bibio Hopper... a superb dropper pattern.  

Donegal Fly Company’s Robbie Winram shows how to tie the Green Caddis Buzzer.