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

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

Hook Size 6 to 18 Partridge Klinkhåmer 15BNY ...

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

PART NINE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT BAIT

Dan Webb takes an in-depth look at what he believes to be one of the finest collection of natural water pole floats ever made