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December 12th, 2009

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Choosing Salmon Flies for Fly Fishing

If you are fishing for salmon you are sure to be treated to a bit of a fight and there are a few things you need to know before you embark on this great outdoor activity to make it as enjoyable as possible. There are many different ways you can go fishing for salmon but as fly fishing enthusiasts will agree, you can easily go after salmon with the perfect fly for a fantastic fishing experience. In general you will need a 12-16 ft. graphite or fibreglass rod, fly reel and line but the type of fly you will need will vary depending on the type of salmon you are after. Fly fishing is particularly fruitful for Alaska Salmon although we have customers taking salmon throughout Europe including countries as diverse as Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and even the Faroe Islands. European Salmon fishing is the main type we will be talking about in this article as a basis for comparison.

Firstly, if you want to fish for salmon in cold waters, you will need to pick an appropriately sized fly. Large flies that are fished slowly will work the best in this type of water. You should also consider the taking zone of the salmon, which is usually quite small so your fly will need to land within a few feet of the salmon. It is not uncommon to use flies of three inches and more in cold conditions and tubes are quite popular for this type of environment. For deeper pools copper tube flies may be necessary to get deep to where the salmon or in shallower faster rivers it may be necessary to have a lighter fly that can skate over the surface stimulating the salmon into taking the fly.

The colour of your fly should also be considered when choosing the right salmon flies. Yellow has a significant impact on fly fishing in cold waters whereas yellow, orange and green are excellent choices for spring. Warm waters tend to use gold, silver or holographic bodies or binding around simple black flies. The best flies can be a combination of black, yellow and silver to create a variety of effects. Ensure you have a large selection of different colours and sizes of salmon flies to choose from for every situation. Always take into account the fish you are aiming for, what water you are fishing in and what the temperature is alongside other more detailed fly fishing factors. One of the most popular modern flies is the Allys Cascade Fly and the Allys Shrimp in its different colours has proved highy popular and caught many salmon.

If you are new to fly fishing you should be aware that although the concept of fly fishing is simple the practice and knowledge required is quite complex. You need to ensure you have the right fly, leader and tippet and much more to make sure you don’t end up losing the fish at the crucial moment. The best advice to give would be to take a selection of flies along with a selection of leaders and tippets to create the perfect fly fishing experience for whatever situation. Practice and theory learning alongside some sage advice from a professional fly fisher will help you build up the confidence to choose your fly with ease every time.

Why not try a black and yellow nylon salmon Tube Fly, a willie gunn or a black and yellow copper tube for cold water salmon fishing although this colour combination is highly reliable throughout the year and highly recommended.

About the Author

Andy is CEO of The Essential Fly, a quality manufacturer or fly fishing flies, fly fishing tackle and gear and fly Tying Materials.

Andy is a passionate fisherman and always looking at new materials and flies and their effects on the quarry fish.

How to Deal With Cluster Flies in the Home

Cluster flies are a real nuisance in both Autumn and Spring because in the Autumn they are coming into your property for warmth and hibernating over the winter months and activity is then seen again in the Spring time when they begin to leave the property.

Cluster flies, Pollenia rudis, is a Large Fly up to 10 mm in length with a wingspan of up to 20 mm. It appears to be very similar to the housefly, but its thorax has a distinctive grey colour with golden hairs. The abdomen is usually checkered in pattern. The life cycle of the cluster fly is somewhat straightforward; the female lays eggs in the soil, often in entry point to earthworm burrows, the larvae hatch and search for the earthworm. Once the larvae has found the worm they enter into the worm and develop within it. They leave the earthworm and pupate and the adult fly emerges.

Cluster flies are not a real pest control problem. They rarely transmit diseases, however they do create large swarms which become excessively irritating. Controlling cluster flies is very straight forward however complete elimination year on year is almost impossible. Cluster flies are often found in loft areas and often on the south side of the property where it is warmest. With Cluster fly treatment we must firstly be careful that we are not disturbing any bat infestation. If the loft area is clear of any bats, if there are bats present you must inform the Bats Conservation Trust. The next step is deciding on a controlling method. Really there are 3 real successful ways for treating cluster fly infestation. Firstly to use smoke generator or smoke bombs. These small canisters emit an insecticide into the loft area killing off everything that’s flying or crawling. Agropharm produce a small mini smoke canister that covers up to 120 cubic metres of space for flying insects which is ideal for cluster fly infestations. We recommend treating the loft space around 7 pm and re-applying a week after the initial treatment. With smoke generators/ smoke bombs you must cover up any open water tanks and follow the label accordingly. The second method of dealing with cluster flies is to install a electronic flying insect killer machine. The flies are attracted by the UV light and immediately get killed on impact. A stronger UV machine is recommend and an initial fogging is preferred for a fast knockdown. A good UV fly killing unit is our preferred method as no chemicals are used after the initial fogging. The third solution is a product called the SWAK dispenser kit. The SWAK dispenser kit works by automatically dispenser a natural insecticide into the atmosphere. Once on contact with the cluster fly it immediately kills it off.

Cluster flies are a real nuisance at the moment and the damp weather in the summer of 2008 haven’t really help things. Like I mentioned before, initial treatment is very simple, however complete eradicate year upon year is almost impossible.

For more information of Cluster Flies and other pest control visit http://www.ppcsupplies.co.uk

About the Author

Fred Walker is the author of this article. He owns and manages one of the top three DIY pest control suppliers in the country. This article was produced with help from his colleague Matthew Johnson, whom has over 10 years of professional pest control experience with some of the largest companies in the UK.