Join John Murphy at the Irish Fly Fair

I began on my fly-tying journey a number of years ago, when I was around the age of 14.

For a number of years the only patterns I tied were simple lures for my own box tailored for local Stillwater fishing at venues. So I cut my teeth on the likes of Cats Whiskers, Nomads, Blue Flash Damsels and Vivas.

I then began to switch my attention to fishing rivers, and this had a big impact on my fly tying. I began to take a much more pride in the patterns I was producing and began to experiment with different materials and patterns.

In recent years, I have also begun to tie a number of Sea Trout and Salmon flies.

I am now a member of the Fulling Mill Pro Team.

Email: jmurph51@hotmail.com

Cadence, Fishpal, Regal Vise, Semperfli, Experience Enniskillen, Mooney Media, Killyhevlin Hotel, Petitjean Fishing Equipment SA, The Fly Emporium, Chevron Hackles, Smith, Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Magazine, Wychwood - Sponsors of The Irish Fly Fair 2026

Fly Dressers Menu