Modern Salmon Flies

A selection of contemporary classics

Includes Ally's Shrimp, Cascade, Flamethrower, Editor, Executioner, Posh Tosh, Gledswood Stoat, Dee Sheep and Silver Sheep (see photographs below)

This boxed selection of Salmon Flies, in sizes 15 to 8, includes some modern patterns which have become contemporary classics. - from the now famous Ally's Shrimp and Cascade, to more recently established patterns like the Editor and Executioner, variants of the popular Flamethrower, the Posh Tosh and Gledswood Stoat, to the Dee Sheep and Silver Sheep.  This Salmon Fly selection offers practical variety for late Spring, Summer and Autumn salmon fishing.  The smaller, darker patterns will, in general, be of most use in low, clear or warm water conditions while the larger, brighter patterns will come into their own in high, cold or coloured water. 

 Salmon Flies in our "Modern Classics" Boxed Selection

Included in our selection of modern classics are famous patterns like the Flamethrower Willie Gunn, Flamethrower Highlander, Editor, Executioner, Gledswood Stoat, Posh Tosh, Dee Sheep and Silver Sheep, most tied in the modern long-tailed style, and two of the most successful and popular of the modern shrimp patterns, Ally's Shrimp and the Cascade Shrimp. The flies are dressed on high quality double hooks, in sizes ranging from 15 to 8, to suit a variety of conditions of water and weather throughout the season. See detailed photographs of the flies in the selection below. click images to enlarge

Grays of Kilsyth

SALMON FISHING FLIES

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Ally's Shrimp

The original and now renowned pattern devised by Ally Gowans. This is one of the most popular and effective of all salmon flies in use today on Scottish rivers. Worth a try in a wide range of river conditions and at any time of year. Supplied in sizes 8 and 10.

Cascade Shrimp

The Cascade Shrimp is another of Ally Gowans's creations. It is a great allrounder and has almost surpassed Ally's Shrimp in popularity. This version has a silver rear body. Supplied in sizes 8 and 10.

This attractive variant of the successful Flamethrower pattern, dressed in the colours of the famous Willie Gunn, is supplied in sizes 7 and 9.

Another attractive variant of the successful Flamethrower pattern, dressed in the colours of the famous Green Highlander, is supplied in sizes 7 and 9.

This modern pattern created by Trout & Salmon editor Sandy Leventon has established itself as a firm favourite. Supplied in sizes 10 and 8.

Providing a slightly more colourful variation of the reliable Stoat's Tail. Supplied in sizes 10 and 8.

A slightly more eye catching alternative to the basic black and yellow of the traditional Tosh. Supplied in sizes 7 and 9.

A Silver Stoat with a bit of extra sparkle, supplied in sizes 10 and 8.

A very effective pattern on the clear waters of the Dee and elsewhere, supplied in sizes 15 and 13

A silver bodied version of the Dee Sheep, supplied in sizes 15 and 13