Clear water
£110
48 flies included
- New pheasant tail× 8
- My Jack Daniel’s× 8
- Rainbow olive nymph× 8
- Perdigon olive crystal flash× 8
- Hare’s Ear nymph× 8
- My midge pattern — red bloodworm or olive× 8
Behind the channel
A life measured
in drifts.
I’m Adrian, the angler behind NymphingManiacFishing. My fishing centres on Euro-nymphing for brown trout on Scotland’s River Don.
This is where I bring it all together: the flies I tie, the fishing I share on YouTube, and lessons on the river. From reading pocket water to finding a better drift, there’s always something to learn.
Get to know the channel ↗At the tying bench
Small flies.
Endless possibilities.
Choose a box, a set of all three, or a pack of 12 of one pattern. All flies are hand-tied by me to order; I don’t hold stock.
Muddy water
£45
For windy days, murky and high water.
20 flies included
- Black jig streamer× 5
- Olive jig streamer× 5
- Fast sink squirmy× 5
- Caddis bomb× 5
Grayling Box
£45
20 flies included
- Pink fast sink squirmy× 5
- Pink tail caddis bomb× 5
- Pink head hare’s ear× 5
- Rainbow olive pink collar nymph× 5
Choose any one of the three boxes separately, or all three together as a set. Individual fly patterns are available in packs of 12 of the same pattern only. Enquire about your chosen box or the three-box set at the prices shown. The price for a pack of 12 of the same pattern depends on the fly and will be confirmed before I accept your order. All flies are hand-tied to order; I don’t hold stock. I’ll confirm price, availability and tying time before accepting an order, and may decline requests when busy. All fly photos show my own hand-tied flies.
Guiding & lessons with Adrian
Fly fishing.
More than a hobby.
I’m Adrian, the angler and fly tier behind NymphingManiacFishing. I’m passionate about fly fishing — you could say I’m completely addicted. From time at the vice to that moment the sighter stops, it’s the little details that keep me coming back.
Euro-nymphing for brown trout on Scotland’s River Don is at the heart of my fishing. I love exploring how the water moves, choosing a fly and working out how to present it. Sharing that passion is what I want my guiding and lessons to be about.
Whether you’re making your first cast or looking to improve your drift, we’ll focus on your experience, your questions and what you want to learn. The aim is to help you understand the decisions behind each cast and build confidence on the river.
Your time on the water
Half a day or a full day.
Make it your own.
Choose a guided session, a focused lesson, or a mixture of both. Alongside Euro-nymphing, I can also cover spider fishing, dry-dropper fishing and jig streamers. We can focus on one method or explore different approaches to suit your interests and the river conditions. We’ll discuss the format, location and learning goals before confirming your day.
Guiding & lesson prices
Plan your day.
Prices are per person for half-day or full-day guiding and lessons.
| Group size | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 people | £150 each | £100 each |
| 3–4 people | £120 each | £75 each |
All dates are subject to availability and my personal confirmation. Sending an enquiry does not confirm a booking.
Half-day guiding & lessons
£100 each for 1–2 people · £75 each for 3–4 people
A focused session to get started, work on a particular technique or explore a stretch of water together.
Request a half-day date ↗Full-day guiding & lessons
£150 each for 1–2 people · £120 each for 3–4 people
More time to explore, practise and put things together, adjusting our approach as the water and conditions change.
Request a full-day date ↗Beginner
Build your foundations.
Start with the tackle and work towards a confident first drift. No question is too basic.
- Rod, reel and line setup — through to leader, tippet and fly
- Choosing flies, bead weights and simple knots
- Basic casting, accuracy and fly placement
- Understanding and reading the sighter
- Maintaining contact and recognising takes
- Striking, playing and safely releasing fish
- Approaching the river and wading with care
Advanced
Make every drift count.
Explore the details that help you adapt your presentation and make more informed decisions.
- Reading water: seams, pockets, riffles and likely holding spots
- Creating a natural drift and spotting unwanted drag
- Weight control: bead size, depth and sink rate
- Leader angles, rod position and managing contact
- Adjusting casting position and presentation for different currents
- Working pocket water and covering a run methodically
- Adapting fly selection and approach as conditions change
Let’s plan your river time.
Tell me your preferred date, half-day or full-day preference, experience level, number of anglers and what you’d like to learn — Euro-nymphing, spider fishing, dry-dropper or jig-streamer fishing. I’ll confirm availability and the applicable per-person price before accepting your booking.
Request a date ↗Every request is subject to my availability and suitable river conditions. I may decline requests when I’m busy. An enquiry does not reserve a date; your session is only booked once I personally confirm it.
From my time on the water
Moments worth
coming back for.
A few catches from my own fishing — the colours, details and river moments that keep the passion alive.
NymphingManiacFishing on YouTube
Come along
for the next cast.
Fishing sessions, brown trout and Euro-nymphing. Follow the channel for more time on the water.
Visit my YouTube channel ↗Enquiries only
Let’s talk flies
and river time.
Every fly order and guiding or lesson request is considered personally. Sending an enquiry does not place an order, reserve a date or commit you to a payment.
Get in touch
Email me at nymphingmaniacfishing@gmail.com for fly prices, guiding, lessons or general enquiries.
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Flies are hand-tied to order, and I don’t hold stock. I’ll confirm availability, price and tying time before accepting a fly order, or the date and price for a lesson. If I’m too busy, I may decline your request.