Craig Coltman

FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Effective Flies – the Milly Midge

Craig Coltman - 24 Aug, 2026

Learn to tie and fish the Milly Midge, an effective chironomid pupa imitation for

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Effective Flies - Fuzzle Bugger

Craig Coltman - 27 May, 2026

With the arrival of the cooler months, the trout will be turning their attention

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Effective Flies - Doobry Variant

Craig Coltman - 07 Feb, 2026

A proven loch-style wet fly, the Doobry Variant is a consistent middle-dropper performer.

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Alaska - Almost Paradise

Craig Coltman - 26 Nov, 2025

A flyfishing journey through Alaska’s lakes and rivers—pike, salmon, rainbows, and

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Effective Flies – The Pin-head Fry

Craig Coltman - 30 Oct, 2025

Learn how the Pin-head Fry fly imitates tiny redfin and roach fry, helping you tempt

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Effective Flies - The Zebra Buzzer

Craig Coltman - 19 Aug, 2025

Learn how to tie and fish the Zebra Buzzer, a proven black midge pupa pattern for

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Effective Flies - Claret Carrot

Craig Coltman - 10 Apr, 2025

The Claret Carrot is one of the simplest and most versatile dry flies available to

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Effective Flies - Polar Fibre Minnow

Craig Coltman - 11 Jan, 2025

Craig describes a bream fly that fits with their feeding behaviour.

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Effective Flies - Red Buzzer

Craig Coltman - 17 Oct, 2024

Midge or 'buzzers' can be one of the most important trout water insects, writes Craig,

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Effective Flies - The Roy

Craig Coltman - 19 Jul, 2024

To complement his article on pulling wet flies, Craig offers one of his favourite

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Pulling Wets

Craig Coltman - 19 Jul, 2024

Craig breaks down pulling wets into five steps to help you hook more fish when dries

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Effective Flies – the Nimbus 2000

Craig Coltman - 31 Mar, 2024

Craig shares his experience with the Nimbus 2000 fly pattern, a successful choice

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Effective Flies - the Ringo

Craig Coltman - 05 Jan, 2024

Craig shares a simple yet versatile beetle fly pattern—the Ringo—that effectively

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Effective Flies - Gary’s Cruncher

Craig Coltman - 14 Oct, 2023

A proven all-round lake nymph, Gary’s Cruncher is a simple yet deadly fly that excels

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Effective Flies – Hi-vis Black spinner

Craig Coltman - 14 Jul, 2023

A Hi-vis Black Spinner is Craig’s go-to fly for Tasmania’s Western Lakes in summer,

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Modern Loch-style

Craig Coltman - 16 May, 2023

Loch-style flyfishing has evolved into a highly versatile and effective technique

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Effective Flies - Clarence Damsel Nymph

Craig Coltman - 24 Apr, 2023

Craig shares a personal guiding story and tying instructions for the Clarence Damsel

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Effective Flies - The Diawl Bach

Craig Coltman - 29 Dec, 2022

The Diawl Bach is a simple yet effective fly, proven to catch fish in stillwater,

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Effective Flies – The Pineapple Express

Craig Coltman - 24 Oct, 2022

Craig's Pineapple Express nymph is a standout fly for fast water and coloured conditions,

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EFFECTIVE FLIES - Scintilla Stick Caddis and Dirty Caddis

Craig Coltman - 12 Jul, 2022

Craig shares two simple but highly effective stick caddis fly patterns for versatile

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Effective Flies – Viva Magoo

Craig Coltman - 20 Apr, 2022

Craig adapts the classic Magoo fly with Viva colours to create an effective autumn

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Effective Flies – the Hi-vis Dun

Craig Coltman - 13 Jan, 2022

When fishing a dun hatch, you can't beat the confidence of being able to clearly