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Internationally renowned all-round fly-dresser Paul Little has a passion for the classics. As vice-chairman of AAPGAI, he holds its Master Fly Dresser, Master Double-Handed Caster and Advanced Trout qualifications. He contributes to numerous magazines and publications and is regularly involved in fly-dressing clinics and workshops. If not behind the vice, he can often be found on Bassenthwaite Lake targeting pike.

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

Mount Falcon fishing manager Michael Egan selects three Irish Shrimps that rarely fail on the River Moy