chrishagueflyfishing

Website: www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk

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It’s been a super busy week of teaching.
I’ve seen significant improvement in all clients thanks to their hard work. Fly fishing seems to have been in decline over the past few years, but one area where I sense real growth is among women. I had two new female clients this week, and both were an absolute pleasure to teach—never trying to force their casts and fully committed to understanding the mechanics. Well done ladies

#ladiesinflyfishing
#speyworx
#theonlywayisspey
#mackenziedesignteam
#dtx
@flyfishersinternational
@mackenzieflyfishing
www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk

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It’s been a super busy week of teaching. I’ve seen significant improvement in all clients thanks to their hard work. Fly fishing seems to have been in decline over the past few years, but one area where I sense real growth is among women. I had two new female clients this week, and both were an absolute pleasure to teach—never trying to force their casts and fully committed to understanding the mechanics. Well done ladies #ladiesinflyfishing #speyworx #theonlywayisspey #mackenziedesignteam #dtx @flyfishersinternational @mackenzieflyfishing www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk
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I managed to get some line testing in during a recent trip to the River Avon. The amount of time the Mackenzie design team—Scott, Iain, Andrew, and myself—has put into testing is unbelievable. But if you want to bring something truly special to the market, it’s absolutely necessary. I’m really enjoying using the new lines. The new range is due out soon—watch this space!

#mackenziedesignteam
#dtx
#lineprototypes
#newlines
@mackenzieflyfishing
@andrew_toft1
@ikirk1
www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk

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I managed to get some line testing in during a recent trip to the River Avon. The amount of time the Mackenzie design team—Scott, Iain, Andrew, and myself—has put into testing is unbelievable. But if you want to bring something truly special to the market, it’s absolutely necessary. I’m really enjoying using the new lines. The new range is due out soon—watch this space! #mackenziedesignteam #dtx #lineprototypes #newlines @mackenzieflyfishing @andrew_toft1 @ikirk1 www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk
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If you’re coming along to The Game Fair, please call into the fishing village and say hello.

#speyworx
#mackenziedesignteam
#dtx
#theonlywayisspey
@thegamefair
@mackenzieflyfishing
@flyfishersinternational
www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk

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If you’re coming along to The Game Fair, please call into the fishing village and say hello. #speyworx #mackenziedesignteam #dtx #theonlywayisspey @thegamefair @mackenzieflyfishing @flyfishersinternational www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk
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Somebody asked me today, after I passed my FFI SH test,
“Why did you take it with your non-dominant hand when you’ve already earned your Master certification with your dominant hand?”
I replied, “I love a challenge.”
The idea actually came from a friend I used to play golf with. We were both trying to get down to scratch, stuck playing off a 3 or 4 handicap. His dad, however, played scratch golf both left- and right-handed. For anyone who’s never played golf, that’s an incredible achievement—and it got me thinking: why not try something similar with a fly rod? Why not get certified with both hands?
There are also a lot of practical reasons for it.
For example, I’ll definitely fish certain environments with my left hand—like stretches of river where overhanging trees block my right arm. My Barnegat Bay backhand delivery cast will almost certainly become redundant, as I’ll simply cast with my left hand instead. Fishing from a skiff will also be much easier—no matter which way the wind is blowing, I’ll be better equipped to handle it.
When it comes to teaching and demonstrating, I think being able to cast competently with both hands will be a fantastic asset.
I’d like to thank my assessors, John Clark and Paul Brown, who did a super professional job—and my mentor, Chris Hague, who’s worked tirelessly with me on this journey😂.
Now it’s time to put this new skill set to use—and tie on a fly instead of a wool tag. I love casting, but fly fishing is the passion.

#flyfishing
#fishingisthepassion
#castingjunkie
#lefthandcertified
#righthandcertified
#loveachallenge
#fx2
#dtx
#riosinglespey
#riobonefishleaders

@mackenzieflyfishing
@flyfishersinternational
www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk

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Somebody asked me today, after I passed my FFI SH test, “Why did you take it with your non-dominant hand when you’ve already earned your Master certification with your dominant hand?” I replied, “I love a challenge.” The idea actually came from a friend I used to play golf with. We were both trying to get down to scratch, stuck playing off a 3 or 4 handicap. His dad, however, played scratch golf both left- and right-handed. For anyone who’s never played golf, that’s an incredible achievement—and it got me thinking: why not try something similar with a fly rod? Why not get certified with both hands? There are also a lot of practical reasons for it. For example, I’ll definitely fish certain environments with my left hand—like stretches of river where overhanging trees block my right arm. My Barnegat Bay backhand delivery cast will almost certainly become redundant, as I’ll simply cast with my left hand instead. Fishing from a skiff will also be much easier—no matter which way the wind is blowing, I’ll be better equipped to handle it. When it comes to teaching and demonstrating, I think being able to cast competently with both hands will be a fantastic asset. I’d like to thank my assessors, John Clark and Paul Brown, who did a super professional job—and my mentor, Chris Hague, who’s worked tirelessly with me on this journey😂. Now it’s time to put this new skill set to use—and tie on a fly instead of a wool tag. I love casting, but fly fishing is the passion. #flyfishing #fishingisthepassion #castingjunkie #lefthandcertified #righthandcertified #loveachallenge #fx2 #dtx #riosinglespey #riobonefishleaders @mackenzieflyfishing @flyfishersinternational www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk
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Lots of left-hand practice at the moment. I like to mix up where I practice so I get used to different wind conditions and environments. It also keeps it interesting 💨💨

At the beginning of this video, you might spot something that looks suspiciously like a windsock tied to a rod rest. That little gem of an idea came from @patotoolefishing ,years ago, when we were both prepping to take our FFI Masters single-handed exam in Ireland 💨🧦

Evenings back then were a fine mix of drinks, laughs, and winding up the other poor souls taking the test. Classic stress relief🥃

When Pat first showed me the windsock, I genuinely thought he was having a laugh. It looked like a DIY experiment gone wrong. But turns out, it’s actually a brilliant tool. If you’re practicing for any casting exam—or just trying to up your game

When you’re deep in the zone, focused on your loops and timing, it’s easy to miss a sneaky change in wind direction. But with the windsock, you’ve got a built-in telltale flapping away in the wind.

Great idea Pat, and great memories buddy.
I never practice without it now.

#windsock
#Lefthandpractice
#fx2 rods
#riosinglespey
#riobonefishleaders
#mackenziedesignteam
#dtx
@mackenzieflyfishing
@flyfishersinternational
@patotoolefishing
www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk

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Lots of left-hand practice at the moment. I like to mix up where I practice so I get used to different wind conditions and environments. It also keeps it interesting 💨💨 At the beginning of this video, you might spot something that looks suspiciously like a windsock tied to a rod rest. That little gem of an idea came from @patotoolefishing ,years ago, when we were both prepping to take our FFI Masters single-handed exam in Ireland 💨🧦 Evenings back then were a fine mix of drinks, laughs, and winding up the other poor souls taking the test. Classic stress relief🥃 When Pat first showed me the windsock, I genuinely thought he was having a laugh. It looked like a DIY experiment gone wrong. But turns out, it’s actually a brilliant tool. If you’re practicing for any casting exam—or just trying to up your game When you’re deep in the zone, focused on your loops and timing, it’s easy to miss a sneaky change in wind direction. But with the windsock, you’ve got a built-in telltale flapping away in the wind. Great idea Pat, and great memories buddy. I never practice without it now. #windsock #Lefthandpractice #fx2 rods #riosinglespey #riobonefishleaders #mackenziedesignteam #dtx @mackenzieflyfishing @flyfishersinternational @patotoolefishing www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk
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The latest addition to the Mackenzie award-winning FX2 range of rods: the 10ft 2in #3 Euro nymphing rod, due out later in 2025. A super-sensitive tip for detecting subtle takes, with plenty of backbone to handle hard-fighting fish. Watch this space for updates.

#tightlinenymphing
#euronymphing
#fx2
#dtx
#awardwinningrods
#mackenziedesignteam
@mackenzieflyfishing
@flyfishersinternational
www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk

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The latest addition to the Mackenzie award-winning FX2 range of rods: the 10ft 2in #3 Euro nymphing rod, due out later in 2025. A super-sensitive tip for detecting subtle takes, with plenty of backbone to handle hard-fighting fish. Watch this space for updates. #tightlinenymphing #euronymphing #fx2 #dtx #awardwinningrods #mackenziedesignteam @mackenzieflyfishing @flyfishersinternational www.flyfishingwithchrishague.co.uk
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