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Long Spey lines require a lot of space behind the caster, as you can see from the pictures, often a big limitation on real rivers.
Short shooting heads excel in tight situations.
The new All Season line from Mackenzie Fly Fishing features interchangeable dual density 15 ft tips, designed to prevent tip hang and present the fly at a far better angle. From floating through to tungsten, it delivers total depth control.
This line gives you the confidence to fish any river in the world, regardless of limited back space or changing depths. It delivers every tip with ease, combining everything Scandi and Skagit lines offer all rolled into one line, with finesse.
Available from Mackenzie Fly Fishing from March 2026.
#allseasonline
#dtx
@mackenzieflyfishing
@flyfishersinternational
Looking forward to this super busy show.
@mackenzieflyfishing
@flyfishersinternational
@thespeyband
Busy session testing lines, prepping demos and workshops for 2026 and squeezing in some non dominant hand Masters SH practice.
Cold stuff, but enjoyable. ❄️🎣 Roll on summer🌞
#linetesting
#doublehandedspey
#singlehandedspey
#masterspractice
#nondominanthand
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Team Mackenzie will be attending the Spey Bankers event in Italy on the weekend of 24th & 25th January 2026. Scott Mackenzie and Chris Hague from the Mackenzie Design Team will be delivering both single and double handed casting workshops along with demonstrations throughout the weekend.
We’ll be showcasing the very latest Mackenzie products, sharing ideas on the bank, and catching up with friends old and new. If you’re attending, come and say hello.
#speybankers
#singlehandedspey
#doublehandedspey
#castingworkshops
#demonstrations
Cold days chasing grayling. Icy wading, technical pocket water, and only one other angler on the river. When you connect, it’s all worthwhile. Grayling are stunning fish, and a beautifully coloured OOS trout, unfortunately a by product of chasing grayling.
#fx2nymphrod
#dtx
#grayling
#ladyofthestream
#chrishagueflyfishing
Last year I took my FFI CI test with my non,dominant hand.
Let’s see what 2026 brings… perhaps FFI Master Instructor, non,dominant again.
#mci
#youonlygetoutwhatyouputin
#nondominanthand
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First lesson of 2026 was with Gareth Evans, who’s preparing for a saltwater trip to Mexico in three weeks.
Saltwater preparation is one of my favourite lessons. I’ve been fortunate enough to fish all over the world for saltwater species, so I know first hand the challenges you can be faced with, and how important solid preparation is.
Today we covered:
Casting mechanics
The double haul
Casting on the flats
Casting from a skiff and understanding the clock-face method used by guides to direct you to moving targets
Line handling while wading and from a skiff
The benefits of Spey casting in saltwater environments
Barnigate Bay cast / backhand delivery
Dealing with wind from all directions
Setup and clothing choices
Key do’s and don’ts for saltwater fishing
An excellent session overall. Gareth made significant technical improvements throughout the lesson and is well on track for his upcoming trip.
Best of luck in Mexico, Gareth 👊🐟🎣
#chrishagueflyfishing
#Saltwaterflyfishing
#Mexico
#Preparation
#Saltwaterspecies
@mackenzieflyfishing
@flyfishersinternational
Happy New Year and good health to everyone. And to all my fishing friends, may the fishing gods shine on you in 2026 🎣🍀🍾🥂🥃
I was asked to post my favourite fishing picture of 2025. It could easily have been a stunning fish I’ve been fortunate to land, but fishing for me has never been just about the catch. It’s the places we go, the people we meet, old friends and new,and the wildlife we’re lucky enough to encounter along the way.
This picture was taken earlier this year on the East Rangá River. As I stepped down the pool, I caught sight of this stunning Icelandic horse out of the corner of my eye. Famous for their five gait stride, they’re truly breathtaking. For 2025, this has to be my favourite fishing picture.
#icelandichorse
#landoffireandice🔥❄️
#beautifulpicture
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It’s that time of year again when I try to top up all my boxes ready for the new season.
A few of my favourites off the vice today. Some Purple Scruffs , a nickname I gave this scruffy little nymph that’s been my top grayling fly over the last couple of years and the Pink Bismo, which has been my most successful salmon fly of 2025.
I tie my version using pink Mylar tubing, with a pink Arctic fox underwing, Chinese goat hair wing, a few strands of flash and peacock herl, finished off with Illuminius eyes.
#flytying
#flyfishing
#salmonflies
#grayling
#handtied
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@flyfishersinternational
www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk
Merry Christmas to all my friends, family, clients, and fly fishing friends. Wishing you all the very best for the festive season 🎄🍾🥂🎁
#merrychristmas #bestwishes
Honoured to again be included in the international guest line-up for the 2026 Spey Band Gathering 🇮🇹🎣
#speybanders#flyfishing#theonlywayisspey #speyworx
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