The Uk's most comprehensive fly pattern database

The claim to be The Uk's most comprehensive fly pattern database is a very bold one as, quite clearly, we are far from it.

It is more of a target or aspiration than a statement of fact. The journey is a long one and my intention is to try and involve as much feedback and discussion around this work as possible rather than claiming authority on the patterns contained.

I make no claim as to the accuracy of the patterns and materials as to the original dressing as some of the original materials may no longer be available, therefore a modern or other substitute may be used. The object, as always, is to try and encourage innovation in fly dressing so, please, change and adapt any of the patterns on the site for your own use and forgive me if I have done the same in the patterns I present on this site. I will of course try to stay as true as possible to the traditional patterns, but make no promises as I love to experiment.

Ian Akers

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Add your own patterns to www.FlyDirectory.co.uk by choosing Your galleries at the top right of this page or clicking here and share your patterns with the world.

Register today and start sharing your favourite patterns. At the end of each month at I will choose a pattern to be included in the main directory along with reference to the tier themselves.