Fishing & Learning
Fly Tying
Nidderdale Angling Club is incredibly lucky to have some amazing fly tiers within its membership. We are also fortunate that they are happy to pass on some of their skill and knowledge in order to create some beautiful fly patterns for you to try yourself.
Below are different categories of flies for you to choose from. Whether fishing on our beautiful River Nidd, or going elsewhere, I’m sure you’ll find a pattern suitable to tempt those cunning fish to take a bite!
Dry Flies
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Dry fly
Elk Hair Caddis
This pattern is the invention of Al Troth. It is a superb imitation of an adult Caddis or Sedge fly.
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Dry fly
Griffiths Gnat
This fly works on rivers and still waters and is most effective in the smaller sizes.
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Dry fly
Sweet William
This fly was designed in 1979 by Norman Greenwood for use on the Nidd.
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