Arthur Macdonald tells the story of six favourite Dabbler patterns, taken from his excellent new book, Modern Flies and Ancient Lochs

PART NINE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT BAIT

Rob Denson selects five misfit flies that solve problems on difficult days

Rutland all-rounder David Middlemiss is loyal to three classic flies for salmon, sea-trout and stillwater fishing

Stuart Foxall ties a variant of one of the world’s most versatile flies

Steve Cullen explains how to elevate your skills to outwit the wiliest trout and grayling