Identifying acquired flies

[briser]

As a relative newbie to fly fishing, I purchased some assorted trout flies online but I wondered if anyone knew of an online resource that would help me identify what I have bought? I often have people wander up to me and ask what I am using and it would be nice to give a better answer than "small black size16" for example!

ta, Brian.

[darwin]

Hi Brian,
I would start with any of the online companies that sell flies. (try Caledonia Fly Company or Fulling Mill or Essential Fly )

[Brit in a Bothy]

Brian,

I would get the Fulling Mill catalogue (cost a couple of quid but well worth it)- contains pictures of lots and lots of flies which would help you identify flies in the future.....

Nigel

[christy27]

The Fulling Mill catalouge has, as mentioned above, hundreds of em in good colour. I simply rang them and asked for one. NO charge. It took about 10 days to show up but worth the wait. Just had a look 48 pages of flies, 50-60 per page .


Tel: +44(0)1293 778600 Email: sales@fullingmill.com

HTH.

Chris

[briser]

Cheers for the info - will give those a go.
It's a very complex subject that's for sure!