Water, feather & thread.

Explore flies designed for Ireland, the craft of fly tying, and the trout that bring us back to the water.

Welcome to KsG Flies. Take a closer look at the details, from a feather on a hook to the markings on a trout.

irish-river-editorial-landscape

An illustrative view of Irish freshwater scenery.

Three ways to explore

Flies

Explore the details of flies designed for fishing in Ireland: feather, thread, shape and colour.

Videos

A closer look at fly tying, from the first turns of thread to the finishing touches.

Trout

Get to know brown and rainbow trout through their colours and distinctive markings.

fly-tying-vise-detail

An illustrative fly-tying setup, with a fly held in the vise.

The detail is in the tying.

Thread builds the body. Feathers give it shape. Explore the small, deliberate steps that turn materials into a finished fly.

Keep exploring

Follow your interest from the fly to the tying bench, then back to the water.