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Arthur Greenwood
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Arthur’s area of expertise is in tying and demonstrating traditional Irish lough flies and small river dry flies although he enjoys dressing the whole range of Irish trout and seatrout flies including the more modern and innovative patterns. He recently began to specialise in predator and saltwater patterns and will also have a range of Framed Flies on display. He is an Advanced Fly-dressing member of APGAI Ireland and also its Secretary.
In addition, Arthur is a member of the prestigious Partridge Pro Team and is on the Regal Vice Pro Staff. As a retired teacher, Arthur particularly likes working with young people and beginners to the world of fly-dressing and demonstrates and teaches in this area at all the major Irish Country Fairs and Shows each year as well as selected overseas events such as the Dutch Fly Fair and the FFF Conclave in Montana.
As well as demonstrating, he intends to offer “Have a Go” sessions for beginners and kids at the North West Angling Fair.
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Joe Stitt
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Fishing since early 1950’s. mainly for trout. I was lucky to meet several good people who influenced me to try to become better and more knowledgeable about entomology, fly dressing and fly casting. I tried and passed STANIC fly dressing and game angling instruction. Next step was APGAI advanced trout discipline. In 2002 APGAI Ireland was formed and I was privileged to be among the founding group I tried the AAPGAI Master qualification in trout sea trout and salt water. I then got to try FFF Master casting instructor qualification which I had to try a second time because I made a few errors in the first attempt. My angling career took me on ten trips to New Zealand’s South Island to fish for trout, twice to Australia’s Snowy Mountains _again to fish for trout, two visits to Slovenia one to Bosnia and one to Austria. I had two visits to Baja to fish for big game saltwater fish. Dorado, Sail Fish, Marlin, rooster fish. Yellowfin tuna and wahoo.
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Andrew Laverty
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My name is Andrew Laverty and I am 24 years old. My Granda taught me how to fly fish at the age of 10 and then started to tie my own flies. When I caught my first trout on my own flies, I fell in love with the art of fly tying! I have been tying flies for around 14 years now. I spent most of my teenage years fishing Lough Sheelin for wild brown trout. I tied many different patterns, dries and wets which caught many fish!
I then started tying salmon flies. Salmon fishing was not something that I had tried before. Once I caught my first salmon, on the fly… I was hooked!
My salmon flies have been catching Atlantic salmon in a number of countries including Iceland, Sweden and Canada!
You will maybe have seen me on Facebook as Andrew Laverty Fly Tying!
This will be my first time tying at a show and I’m really looking toward to it. Feel free to stop and get a chat!
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Dean Armstrong
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Native of Omagh Co Tyrone who has been tying flies since 1995. Over the years I have tied all sorts of flies but these days I mainly concentrate of Salmon flies for our local foyle system and I supply a few travel companies with flies for their clients who are jetting off to destinations ranging from the Kola peninsula to Tierra Del Fuego. I started an Instagram a few years ago(Armstrong.salmon.flies) for fun and to document the flies that I am tying and I have garnered much more attention that I expected. I am also an occasional contributor to Trout and Salmon and Fly fishing and Fly Tying Magazines. At the Melvin show I will mostly be tying patterns for the local rivers.
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Mark McLoone
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My name is Mark McLoone . I was first introduced to fishing by my father, as a 5 or 6 year old, on the rivers and lakes of Co. Donegal for salmon, sea trout and brown trout. I was quickly hooked, and had my father tortured to take me fishing as often as he could!
At maybe 9 or 10 years of age I was given my first fly rod. I soon caught my first salmon on the fly and haven't looked back. I've been fly fishing for trout and salmon ever since.
Around the same age, I was given my first fly tying vice and so started a love affair with fly tying. I tie trout and salmon flies, but mainly salmon flies as salmon fishing is what sets my heart racing the most.
I love tying Irish shrimps, and consider myself fortunate to come from the Northwest of Ireland; an area rich in shrimp fly tying history, with its many talented fly tiers, past and present. I've always had plenty of local inspiration.
I now draw much of my inspiration from the many wonderful fly tying talents online.
I now tie regularly at shows such as this one, the Irish Fly Fair International and the British Fly Fair International. I still try to make trips into the remote mountain lakes of wild Donegal in search of brown trout with my father, and the occasional dash to Mask, Corrib or Sheelin, but can mainly be found fishing for Atlantic salmon on the River Finn in Co. Donegal, and on my home river, the beautiful Faughan.
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Michael Currie
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Based just outside Ballymena I grew up on the Kellswater river fishing for brown trout and dollaghan. I started tying when I was about 14 and have since progressed to starting my own small business tying bespoke custom orders for anglers who appreciate quality flies. Fishing wise I really enjoy Euronymphing for trout when there’s a drop of water in the river I love chasing salmon.
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Paul Grieve
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My name is Paul Grieve, I grew up beside the River Faughan and started fishing at a young age. Over 20 years ago as a young boy, I started tying salmon flies as a hobby and as the saying goes, the rest is history! I love tying flies and sharing the images with everyone.
Nowadays I offer a modern take on all the classic salmon flies. I am a pro tyer on the Franc n Snaelda team and now the pandemic is coming to an end I will be back attending fishing shows tying my flies using their amazing fly tying materials.
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Sean Deeney
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My name is Sean Deeney, I'm a salmon fly dresser from Derry in the Northwest of Ireland.I've been tying for around ten year's now, starting off watching you tube videos and progressed from there.
My passion is tying modern shrimp and hair wing patterns putting my own personal touch and spin on them. I've tied at several fishing fairs including the Irish fly fair and the North West angling fair. Recently I was invited to become an ambassador for LTS fly-fishing, Partridge of Redditch and Lesonen Signature Materials which was a great honour.
I've been flyfishing for Atlantic salmon and sea trout for over thirty five years on the river's of the Foyle system and guide for Glenmore rivers on the beautiful river Finn in Donegal.
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Trevor Greene
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In his 65th year of fishing Trevor remains fascinated by trout and salmon and particularly the flies which work to catch them. Having tied flies for over 40 years, Trevor has become an Advanced Instructor with the Association of Professional Game Angling Instructors Ireland. He teaches a couple of classes and has demonstrated fly dressing at a number of angling fairs and other events in recent years. He concentrates on traditional fishing patterns and believes that they only get to be traditional because they work! If you want any particular advice on tying technique have a word with Trevor at the show.
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Joe McDonald
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Joe McDonald is a legend in fly tying in the Northwest of Ireland and further afield and has been tying flies commercially for over 60 years. Joe is responsible for flies like the Mourne Gold and many of the shrimp flies that are staples of many a fly boxes.
Joe has been there from the beginning of shrimp flies when only natural materials were available and creativity was key. He continued this trend right to the present day inventing many patterns as new materials have become available.
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Brendan Garland
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Brendan has fished for Atlantic Salmon throughout Ireland and the UK, as well as Iceland and throughout Russia’s Kola Peninsula. He has also fished for Pacific Salmon in Canada.
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Jack McLaughlin
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I am Jack McLaughlin from Buncrana, Co.Donegal. I was introduced to fishing on the Crana River in my hometown at the age of 9 by my late grandfather. It was around this time I took a keen interest in fly tying after being shown the basics by my father. I’ve been tying flies for the past 10 years. I enjoy tying all types of flies, especially modern and traditional salmon flies which I now send all over the world. This will be my 4th year of having the honor of being invited to the North West Angling Fair which I really enjoy as it’s a great opportunity to meet other fishing enthusiasts and customers. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
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Anthony McCann
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My name is Anthony McCann and I have been Fly Fishing for 20+ years. Fly tying for a few years and tying mainly salmon flies.
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Aodhan McKinley
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My name is Aodhan McKinley from Belfast, and I was introduced into angling and fly dressing by my late father from a very young age. I fish for Atlantic Salmon, Trout, and Dollaghan, although my main passion is tying salmon flies and chasing silver mostly around the River Mourne and Foyle system, and smaller rivers in Donegal. I created my own fly pattern called ‘The Spectrum Shrimp’ during lockdown and it has proven successful and popular.
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Jacob Griffin
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Jacob Griffin is a thirteen-year-old keen angler. Two years ago, his grandfather gave him a fly-tying vice and some thread and feathers to start tying his own flies.
After been shown a few basic techniques from his grandfather, he watched YouTube videos, and then spoke to staff at the Bridge, Gun and Tackle shop in Strabane, who shared some good tips.
Whether it’s Ballyheather trout fishery, local rivers, or the sea. If there’s a chance of a strike, that’s where you’ll find Jacob.
One day, he hopes to have his own fishing tackle shop, own a stretch of the River Finn, and go Fly fishing in Norway.
Meanwhile, he’ll be representing Ulster in the Under 18 Irish Fly Fishing Qualifier in the coming months. He loves tying the weighted Cascade because it’s colourful and he’s landed a few fish with it. But his secret weapon is one he calls the ‘Griffin Special’ and he’s not letting anyone know how he creates that.
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Gary Keys
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My name is Gary, I’ve been tying flies now for the last 9 years and I specialise on salmon flies. I’ve been a keen angler from no age growing up fishing the River Faughan and Dennett with my late father. My main river now is the river bush and days fishing on Carnroe. I’ve always had an interest in tying so decided to give it a go in 2013 and haven’t looked back since. I look forward to meeting everyone at the show so don’t be afraid to stop and have a chat.
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Vaclav Preissler
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My name is Vaclav, I am originally from Czech Republic. Fly fishing has been a big part of my life for the last at least 30 years, same with fly tying. I specialised in catching brown trout mostly at the river. I have been fishing all around Ireland, my favourite rivers are Black Water River, Burn Dennett, Dell and Strule. I also tie mostly flies for trout. I have lived here for the last 18 years and I have met some great people and made some good friendships with loads of fishermen. I have been helping train up the younger generations of the Irish Fishermen, and trying to pass on all my knowledge, experiences and tricks I have learned over the years.
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