This morning I have tied one of Bob Popovics’s creations. Unfortunately, I don’t have a name for it because he has so many versions /colours of the same tying, so for now I will call it ‘The Musician’… suits the company! Photo to follow. So far , I am very pleased with my new clear glue. Great …

Not long after I started experimenting with the fly on the Moy Estuary I received a gift from a friend. That gift is now one of my most treasured possessions today. It is a book called Sea Trout Flies and this is where I discovered the Snake Fly. Written by James Waltham, this book contains a wealth of information so do yourself a …

What a terrific weekend we have had… Connacht Rugby beat Leinster, Mayo beat Roscommon and Ballina RFC beat Westport in the Cup Final. In between all those events I found time to tie a few sand eels. Hope you like! Judd  

This is a busy time of the year for me. My sea trout season opens April 17 and I find myself cleaning rods, reels and boats. There is an air of expectation and excitement as I now spend many hours at the bench experimenting on a variety of Snakes with new materials and… a new secret …