Kennick Killers & UV Killer Fritz

Fly Fishing & Fly Tying have reviewed the Kennick Killer Flies from Turrall and also the Killer Fritz used to tie them. “In the water, that marabou tail gives this a seductive wiggle. The bead helps sink the fly, and by pushing the bead back from the eye this sinks a little flatter than a bead at the eye. A nicely tied fly, to be fished with confidence on most stillwaters.”
Turrall Kennick Killer 1Turrall Kennick Killer 2Turrall Kenick Killer 3Turrall Kennick Killer 4Turrall Kennick Killer 5Turrall Kennick Killer 6Also in this months issue is the Turrall UV Killer Fritz. “Look a little deeper into Turrall UV Killer Fritz and close to the core I can see a conventional fluffy chenille, pull back a little Turrall UV Killer Fritz ColoursTurrall UV Super Straggle Fritz Coloursand this is shot through with longer flashy ‘fritz’ fibres. Wrap this around a hook shank and it covers and fills very fast, forming a dense body.” “Using a UV torch I can see those fibres but they do not reflect terribly brightly.” Using a lot of UV materials in my fly dressing I have found that a very small amount works best, a bit like Fluorescent materials, just a hint works best. They also review the UV Straggle Fritz and the UV Super Straggle Fritz.

For more information on the Kennick Killers, other Turrall Flies and Turrall Fly Tying Products visit Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK 

Cortland 444 Classic Fly Lines

Some things just stand the test of time and Cortland 444 Classic Fly Lines are as good today as they were when they first came out. We have a limited stock of these lines at a special offer price.

Cortland 444 Classic Floating

 

 

 

The Cortland 444 Classic Peach has stood all the tests that generations of anglers have thrown at it. Extremely supple in the hand, fast through the guides, high floating, precise tapers for ease of casting, turning over long fine leaders. The 444 stays flexible in any water. Sizes: WF3-10 & DT3-10, Type: Floating, Colour: Peach & Core: Nylon Braid.

Cortland 444 Classic Intermediate

 

 

 
With a specific gravity of 1.06, this neutral density 444 Intermediate Fly Line is only slightly heavier than water. Left untreated it will sink very slowly making it especially useful for fishing over shallow, submerged weed beds, the line settles just below a surface chop and remains straight for positive hook-setting. Sizes: WF5-9,
Type: Intermediate Type 1 (1.5-2ips), Colour: Ice Blue & Core: Nylon Braid.

Cortland 444 Classic Sinking Lines

 

 

 

 
The 444 Sinking Lines get the fly down to deeper feeding locations so because feeding patterns, water depth and currents vary; Cortland manufactures a wide range of sinking lines. Available in different sink rates 444 Sinking lines come in varying shades of brown, with the lighter lines indicating a slower sink rate than the darker. Sizes: WF6-8. Core: Nylon Braid. Also available is 444 Sink Tip Type 3. Sizes: WF4-9.

For more details on Cortland Fly Lines visit Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Stream side losses

Streamworks ForcepsIt happens about once every other season, there I am on the river/stream catching fish, release one with my forceps, clip them back onto my jacket/vest and move on upstream. Having traveled a fair distance to the next rising fish, the river having changed over the winter, pools blown out, weed beds gone, I hook another fish, after a good tussle it’s in the net – reach for the forceps and they are not there! I like to unhook my fish without touching them, usually in the river or as in this case a 18″ feisty Brown in the net. Still using barbless hooks it’s not too difficult. Now I know I clipped my forceps to my vest securely, past experience has made me wary, but they still disappear, went back downstream no sign of them, sometimes I think there must be a forceps fairy! The biggest problem is which ones to choose when I go into the shop tomorrow – there is so many!

Forceps and other Fishing Tools are available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Snowbee Trout Bag Medium

Snowbee Classic Trout Bag MediumSnowbee’s new 2013 Classic range offers a modern twist on a traditional theme. Made from a tough 600D nylon with a PVC laminated backing, making the material 100% waterproof. The attractive two-tone Light Olive Green and Black gives this new range a smart, functional appearance, which is backed up by the practical designs.
Snowbee’s Classic Trout Bag Medium is a traditional style Trout/Game bag, with a large interior compartment with two rear bellows pockets and a zipped top closure. On the front is a full width, elasticated mesh ‘game pocket’. Cover flap with two quick-release clips.

Snowbee Fishing Tackle is available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Snowbee Classic Trout Bag Small

Snowbee Classic Trout Bag SmallSnowbee’s Small Classic Trout Bag has a single, large main compartment with zipped top closure, front Velcro-flap bellows pocket for accessories and a cover flap with two quick-release clips.
600D nylon material with laminated PVC backing, making the material 100% waterproof.
Practical designs with pockets where you need them. Zipped main compartments plus cover flaps for rain protection. Quick release plastic clips on main flap. Adjustable webbing shoulder straps. Attractive 2-tone Light Olive Green/Black.
Snowbee Products are available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Rapala Tackle Tower

Rapala Tackle Tower Six CompartmentsThe Rapala Tackle Tower is a nice bit of kit for the angler who travels or just needs somewhere to store their tackle.
• Keeps your fishing tackle organised at home, in camp or at your holiday destination.
• Six adjustable compartments for all your essential gear.
• Two side pockets for rods and reels.
• Transparent plastic windows with note tags to mark the contents.
• Back pocket for fishing license, documents or DVD.
• Ventilated compartment on the bottom for wading shoes.
• Fully adjustable height, 26cm x 109cm x 40cm max.

Rapala Tackle, Bags and other accessories are available from
Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Varivas Master Spec Super Tippet

Varivas Fluorocarbon Master Spec Super TippetVarivas Nylon Master Spec Super TippetVARIVAS have produced two new products to their tippet range,
Master Spec Super Tippet Fluorocarbon for those who want a sinking leader and Master Spec Super Tippet Nylon for those of us who prefer nylon leaders.
Thanks to their unique manufacturing process VARIVAS have been able to increases the relative line density making softer and more abrasion resistant materials that offer higher breaking strength per line diameter with far less memory.
With the new UV and waterproof packaging you can be sure that your tippet will be in the best condition possible when you open it.
Varivas Products are available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Fishpond Water Resistant Bags

Fishpond’s new range of Westwater Water Resistant Duffels, Backpacks,
Lumber Packs and Chest Packs
, are made from TPU welded fabric with YKK #10
water-resistant zippers with oversize rubber pulls. Made to be around water!
Fishpond Westwater Backpack Water ResistantFishpond Westwater Chest Pack Water ResistantFishpond Westwater Lumber Pack Water Resistant

 

 

 

Fishpond Westwater Rolling Duffel Water ResistantFishpond Westwater Large Zippered Duffel Water ResistantFishpond Westwater Roll Top Duffel Water Resistant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fishpond Gear Bags and Fishpond Packs and Vests are available from
Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Vision Trout Landing Nets

Vision Trout Landing NetsVision Trout Net with Magnetic Net Release 
Traditional trout net with a magnetic net release and a black net. Length 61cm.

New Vision Trout Net with Net Release
A new trout net with a beautiful reddish-brown chassis and a black net, with a magnetic net release. Length 61cm.

Visions New Trout Net with Green rubberized Net with Magnetic Net Release
New longer oval net with a greenish chassis and a green rubberized net. With a magnetic net release. Length 77cm.

New Vision Trout Net with Silicone Net with Magnetic Net Release
A new trout net with a beautiful reddish-brown chassis and a transparent silicon net bag. With a magnetic net release. Length 61cm.

Vision Trout Landing Nets and all other Vision Products are available from
Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Vision Loikka Wading Boots

Vision Lokka Gummi Wading BootsA modern wading boot is a real paradox. It should be as durable as the best working boot and as light as a jogging shoe. It should be as easy to put on as a slipper and still support your ankle as well as a full-blooded hiking boot, and the traction should be similar to pole climber’s gaffs, regardless of the environment.
Vision are painfully aware of all the above, because they have designed wading boots for more than 15 years. For the 2013 season they have presented us with the fantastic new Loikka Wading Boots.
They include all the experience which they have gained during these past years. They are the final outcome of 15 years of evolution – they are their dream wading boots. After a long period of development and testing, we are proud to present our new rubber sole, called GUMMI. This material is clearly softer and stickier than for example the widely used Vibram.

Vision Wading Boots and other Vision Products are available from
Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK