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.

An illustrative view of Irish freshwater scenery.

Three ways to explore

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

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

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

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

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

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