Peter J. Smith


I am a Freshwater Ecologist from Gloucestershire, England. My first introduction to fly tying was at the age of 10. It started with a small fly tying vice and a few materials as a Christmas present. I think it was a kit by Veniards. Not long afterwards I was introduced to a fishing friend of my fathers, Mr. Pip Brown and after a few evening lessons at the vice I had managed to grasp the basics. Oh yes, basics they were. I can actually still remember the first fly I tied was a Black & Peacock Spider.

This was a great start to fly tying for me. It has led me to my current passion for tying realistic and imitative fishing flies. I particularly enjoy the creative and design process you have to go through when tying new realistic imitations. When I am not fly tying, my other passion is fishing small streams. I have demonstrated at The British Fly Fair International and The Spring Flyfishing Show.

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