Cramlington fishing shop set to host fly-tying demonstration day

There has been some serious fly fishing done this past week at our local still waters. We’ve had some very sunny days with high temperatures, but there have been some cooler periods too with a fairly strong breeze from the easterly arc.

Thrunton Long Crag has provided good sport, with very small flies tempting the trout. Anglers catching well were generally using small patterns. Dries and very small nymphs were attracting the fish, while CDC patterns, Buzzers, Top Hats, and various Shipman were bringing the trout to the net.

Chatton fishery had anglers recording up to 30 trout in a single session. Dry fly patterns were also the order of the day, and Hawthorn patterns, Beetles, Yellow Owls, and Black Gnat flies caught lots of trout.

This Saturday, June 6th, has the Rod and Tackle shop at Cramlington hosting a fly-tying demonstration day. The Fulling Mill Pro team will be there to show their skills and the techniques they use.

Steve Shotton will be there tying and answering questions on how he ties his trout nymphs and dry flies, Charlie Keizer will be covering his salmon fly-tying techniques, and Paul Clydesdale will be tying and answering questions about his pike flies and fishing them. It will be an interesting opportunity for anglers of any experience to learn from these really experienced fly fishing anglers.

I managed a few nice brown trout last week from the Coquet, all around the nine-inch mark. I also saw an oystercatcher’s nest with two well-camouflaged eggs in the gravel. Catching fish is only one aspect of fishing with so much nature and wildlife surrounding you!