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

PART NINE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT BAIT

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

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

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

Groundbaits aren’t cheap, but by using additives you’ll often find less bait is needed to get the same amount of attraction, helping to keep costs down