THE SMG SIGNATURE TEAM
The SMG Signature Team demonstrate a selection of patterns for you to tie at home.
The SMG Signature Team are a collective of passionate and highly skilled fly tyers who craft exceptional trout flies using the premium range of synthetic and natural materials from SMG Fishing.
Bringing together a wealth of experience and innovation, below you will find a selection of patterns tied using products available at SMG Fishing tied by our very own Ally McMahon.
Each of our signature tyers brings their own unique style and expertise to the vice, blending time-honoured traditional patterns with cutting-edge modern Stillwater designs. Whether it’s delicate river flies or high-impact Stillwater lures, our flies are tied to the highest standard using the fantastic selection of materials from SMG Fishing for you to tie at home.
With a range of unique and consistent popular colours from master dyer Stevie McGowan, SMG Fishing materials feature unique ranges of premium dubbing, snake zonker strips, top-quality natural materials and a massive range of synthetics. Our team selects only the best materials to create flies that perform when it matters most.
Stay tuned for more exclusive patterns, tutorials, and insights from Ally & the SMG Signature Team.
Docken Grub
Tied by Ally McMahon
Hook . Kamasan b110 #10
Body . Nymph skin
Under Body . Wire Lead raps with cream 210 den floss
Breathers . Pheasant tail
Rib . Clear mono
Legs . Pheasant tail
Head . Burn orange textreme 6/0
Partridge n Hares Lug
Tied by Ally McMahon
Hook – Kamasan b175 #14
Tail – Partridge fibres
Body – Hare’s lug gard
Rib – Flat gold tinsel
Hackle – Natural partridge
Thread – Textreme black
Orange Tag Caddis
Tied by Ally McMahon
Hook – Kamasan b110 #12
Tag – Fire orange textreme
Rid – Crystal flash stretched
Body – Natural squirrel n hare
Thorax – As above
Cloak hackle – Cdc nature grey
Collar – Fire orange textreme
Bead – 3.5 gold tungsten
Tweed Shrimp
Tied by Ally McMahon
Hook – Kamasan b110 #12
Body – Smg dubbing natural tweed
Shell back – Uv Mylor
Rib – Copper wire med
Thread – Fire orange textreme
Under body – Lead wire
Olive Sparkle Nymph
Tied by Ally McMahon
Hook – Smg Elite wide gape jig.
Tail – Pinch of smg olive marabou
Body – Smg muskrat olive dubbing
Collar. Veniard glister sparkle
Bead – Smg 3.8 gold tungsten
Thread – Textreme olive 8/0