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Tubes for fly rods
These ultra-light carbon tubes are ideal for effectively protecting your 4-piece fly rods up to 9'6” (2.90 m) long. Attractively finished in matte petroleum blue with a matte gray aluminum cap, they come in a protective fleece sheath. Available individually and in packs of 2 and 3 tubes (scroll-down menu). Brittany Fly Fishing™ exclusivity
Brittany Fly Fishing™ custom compartmentalized cloths handcrafted in Finistère, Brittany.
Available for fly rods up to 10'0” in 4 sections in 4 or 5 compartments (if 2 tips).
Contact me when ordering for your specifications: Length, number of compartments, color.
Terrestrials dries
Fat Albert Brown/Claret BFF™
The Fat Albert Brown/Claret BFF™ is an all-purpose, big terrestrial model that I developed inspired by the various Fat Albert models I was able to use and test on the rivers of Brittany but especially Chilean Patagonia, where I spent several weeks guiding.In these windy regions, trout feed mainly on terrestrial insects, grasshoppers and crickets. The...
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Fat Albert Black BFF™
The Fat Albert Black BFF™ is an all-purpose, big terrestrial model that I developed inspired by the various Fat Albert models I was able to use and test on the rivers of Brittany but especially Chilean Patagonia, where I spent several weeks guiding.In these windy regions, trout feed mainly on terrestrial insects, grasshoppers and crickets. The original...
European seabass flies
Best 17 European Seabass baitfish imitations kit selected by Brittany Fly Fishing™
BAITFISHKITBFF
A selection of the best shrimp imitations on the market for sight fishing and prospecting for European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax). 17 must-have models for every situation, selected by Philippe Dolivet, a professional guide and renowned specialist in fly-fishing for European seabass.
This exhaustive kit includes a gift of a "custom" Brittany Fly...
European seabass flies
Best 16 European seabass shrimp flies kit made by Brittany Fly Fishing™
SHRIMPKITBFF
A selection of the best shrimp imitations on the market for sight fishing and prospecting for European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax). 16 must-have models for every situation, selected by Philippe Dolivet, a professional guide and renowned specialist in fly-fishing for European seabass.
This exhaustive kit includes a gift of a "custom" Brittany Fly...
Tippet materials & leaders
Premium 100% fluorocarbon pike fly leader Brittany Fly Fishing™
These leaders are made by myself from the best tippet materials and are designed for pike fishing.They are also perfectly suited to tropical fly fishing for toothy fish up to 20 kg (Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, etc.)With a total length of 2,20 m/2,30 m (7’22”/7’55“), they are directly connectable loop in loop to your fly line.The assembly is carefully done...
Tippet materials & leaders
Brittany Fly Fishing™ 70 cm Varivas fluorocarbon "Quick Snap" pike fly leader
BFF-QSFL-VARIVAS100
NEW
These fly leaders are homemade from the best components and are designed for freshwater predators, especially pike.Available in 100 lbs version with Varivas Shock Leader material, a 100% fluorocarbon line that is virtually invisible underwater, has superior abrasion resistance, very low stretch.The reference for the best pike sport fishing...
Tippet materials & leaders
Brittany Fly Fishing™ 70 cm Yo-Zuri fluorocarbon "Quick Snap" pike fly leaders
NEW
These fly leaders are homemade from the best components and are designed for freshwater predators, especially pike.Offered in 80 lbs and 100 lbs versions with Yo-Zuri HD Carbon, a 100% fluorocarbon line that is virtually invisible underwater, has superior abrasion resistance, very low stretch.The reference for the best pike sport fishing...
The "Fly Back" is an ingenious eco-responsible accessory that allows you to recover your fly, but also the end of the leader, the tippet, to which it is attached, which is not biodegradable.We know that fine lines, nylons or fluorocarbons, left in the wild, can cause real torture to birds and small mammals.Recovering your fly is good, but recovering the...
Brittany Fly Fishing™
Brittany Fly Fishing™ Weight Forward Floating Fly Line
A quality fly line at a budget price for those who want to spend less without sacrificing quality.These three-tone weight forward synthetic fly lines are 95' (28.96m) long for the WF-4-F and WF-5-F and 100' (30.48m) for the WF-6-F.The WF-4-F and WF-5-F are an excellent choice for all dry, emergent and nymph fishing strategies in rivers, the WF-6-F is...
Tippet materials & leaders
Brittany Fly Fishing™ “Sea Bass Special” knotted tapered leaders
Brittany Fly Fishing™ "Sea Bass Special" (European sea bass & striped bass) knotted tapered leaders.Home-made profile designed for fine sea bass fly fishing.These leaders are all made by myself from RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet Material (one of the best fluorocarbon sea flies on the market) for maximum discretion in shallow areas and clear water...
Explorer Tackle Stainless Steel Double Sleeves Crimper is a tool for crimping double sleeves (or crimping tubes) to make shock-tippets in fluorocarbon, nylon-coated steel or titanium wire for fly fishing for freshwater carnivores (pike, musky, wels catfish, etc.) and saltwater carnivores (jacks, red carp, etc.)To produce particularly accurate, precise and...
Explorer Tackle Precision Stainless Steel 7.5” Pliers are CNC machined stainless steel multi-purpose fishing pliers.Ideal for both fresh and saltwater predatory species fly fishing.Line-cutter for shock-tippet line: thick fluorocarbon, nylon coated wire or titanium.My professional and personal choice as fly fishing guide for pike and in saltwater.
Accessories
Explorer Tackle Line Dragger
The Line Dragger from Explorer Tackle is a tool for tightening knots without hurting your hands.The skin lesions generated by the tightening of knots are often long to heal, especially when operating in marine environment.Ideal for the construction of predatory and saltwater leaders, both temperate and tropical waters.Allows for optimal tightening of...
Books, videos & DVD
Learning and Mastering the Tight Line Nymph Techniques (Euro/French Nymph) in a few...
The book Apprendre et Maîtriser la Nymphe au Fil by Matthieu Mercier is aimed as much at already convinced nymph enthusiasts who want to go further in their understanding as at beginners looking for a simple and effective guide. Many dry fly fishermen find it difficult to take the next step, so this book is also for them.An excellent practical guide for...
Keeping a fish to enjoy is part of the fun of our sport.Whether reasonably intentional or accidental, when a fish bleeds and release is not an option, as it often happens when fishing for trout in reservoirs, it is of good sense to store it properly after it has been gutted and washed.The Wychwood Game Bass Bag Catch Retainer is ideal and its waterproof...
Wychwood Neoprene Spool Retainer is a soft elasticated neoprene band, with Velcro fastening and a rubbersided Wychwood logo pull tab.The band also has a Line ID window so that you can see, at a glance which, which lines are which.This retainer will allow you to keep your line tight and secure on the reel for easy, tangle-free storage.
The Wychwood Boatman boat bag is the ultimate bag for lough style boat fishing in lakes and reservoirs, but also for predatory fish.My personal choice as a professional guide specializing in fly fishing for trout in lakes and reservoirs.I have been using the old version of this bag on my Irish boat for over 20 years.Unbeatable