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.