Newcomer - would appreciate help

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James Bradshaw

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Hi folks!

As a wannabe fly-fisher, I was wondering whether there is anywhere I can go to find a breakdown of which flies to use at which times of year? I realise that regional differences may apply - I'm in the Lea Valley, just north of London. What I'm hoping to do is fish imitative patterns, rather than lures, primarily in the streams around where I live.
Fair enough, I can see which adult flies are about when they emerge - I'm more concerned about finding flies to match the underwater, pre-adult stages, and any information on how they move would also be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance

James
 
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Ross Turner

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Go out & buy The Complete Fly-Fishers Handbook by Malcom Greenhaglh(I think thats how you spell his name)
It tells you what natural flies are around & what artifical ones to match up with,it also gives you the fly-tying dressings.
IMHO a good read & no trout angler should be without.Costs ?25.00
 
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Ray Bewick

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for insect ID try, John Goddards Waterside Guide - Very useful & it fits in your pocket, handy for quick reference & relatively cheap!.

Regard

Ray
 
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Mark Frame

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i got both those books and they are both very informative
 
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