Damian Lee Welsh ~ Fly Tyer

Atlantic Salmon Flies of Nova Scotia

2012-01-11T10:03:00.001-04:00

Hi Everybody,
My new book, Atlantic Salmon Flies of Nova Scotia is selling very well and the limited edition copies are selling extremely fast, it's a limited run of only 125 and they are over half sold out after only being available for 6 weeks, so don't delay, reserve and pre-pay your copy today.

Atlantic Salmo...

A collection of At...

By Damian Lee Welsh

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2011-12-04T11:26:00.001-04:00

Phil (aka ditchdigger) from Speypages web forum, had the following to say about my new book.......

"I received my copy yesterday! The plunge I'm glad I took. At first glance it is much more than I could ever have expected. Incredible and personal. The patterns and plates are wonderful. The tiers make the book for me. Reminds me that tiers are people first and we all have a story. Thanks Damian and all those who contributed. Well Done!"

Phil

http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/2711269

Atlantic Salmo...

A collection of Atl...

By Damian Lee Welsh

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2011-11-30T00:24:00.000-04:00

Atlantic Salmon Flies of Nova Scotia by Damian Lee Welsh | Make Your Own Book

My Facebook Group

2011-11-29T23:45:00.001-04:00

I have created a facebook group to promote my fly tying and to share my passion with others, feel free to visit the link below and click "Like" on my page and join the group!!

Damian Welsh Classic Fly Tyer on Facebook

2011-11-29T23:39:00.002-04:00

I have been able to attain another of my goals in my fly tying career and on the 18th of November 2011, I uploaded my finished book to the Internet. It is available through Blurb.com and comes in several formats, there are 2 diff. hardcover versions, wrap around cover and dust jacket cover, as well as a limited Edition of 125, and an ebook version for viewing on your iphone or ipad. Visit the link below to learn more and order!

Atlantic Salmo...

A collection of Atl...

By Damian Lee Welsh

Book Preview

2011-11-20T00:40:00.005-04:00

Wow! It's been a long time since posting to my blog, but it's on my list for 2012 of things I want to spend more time on. Today I'm pleased to announce the release of my new book, "Atlantic Salmon Flies of Nova Scotia" Please visit the link below and view a full free preview and consider purchasing a copy and support the history of fly tying in Nova Scotia.
All the best,
Damian

Atlantic Salmon Flies of Nova Scotia by Damian Lee Welsh | Make Your Own Book

Casting for Recovery Charity Raffle

2010-06-18T20:06:00.003-03:00

Autumn's on the Spey ~ A framed collection of 16 the spey flies featured in A.E. Knox's Autumn's on the Spey book....see description below....

Article on Project--She's So Fly

Sarah Briston
Classic Salmon Fly Art

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!!!
http://fnfwilts.tripod.com/cfrmarathon/

It's Been too long since I've last posted

2009-12-23T11:22:00.003-04:00

It's been a long time since I posted to this blog, life has taken many twists and turns since May of 2008, too many to list, some real good, and some real bad, but regardless I'm still here, out there somewhere, occasionally tying a fly and slowly getting back into the game as time permits. Fly tying and fly fishing are my biggest passions and will always be a part of my life.

Several things have happened in the past year.....

My work was painted by Sarah Briston for her latest project..."Autumns of the Spey" an amazing project, with amazing tyer's from all over the world taking part....I'm very honored to be including in this project with such an amazingly talented artist and such amazingly talented fly tyers whom I admire greatly.

4 of my flies appeared in an article by Don Maclean in the Canada's Outdoor Sportsman magazine, called "Lords of the Flies".

One of my flies, painted by Jeff Kennedy in his flies365 project last year, and it appears in his new book of the same title. Visit Jeff's site here.... Flies365

Talk of another couple exciting things coming up.......... stay tuned!!

So even though I haven't been tying much, things are still busy and happening on the fly tying front, hope to get some new work up on the sites soon.

All the Best,

Damian.

WFN, World Fishing Network Contest Votes Needed!!

2008-05-31T10:47:00.000-03:00

Everybody,

I've entered the "Live to Fish Contest" on the WFN (World Fishing Network) Website and I would like you to check out my entry!!

It would mean alot if you'd take the time to place a vote for me, doing so is very easy. Underneath the thumbnail images of the entries on the main page is a series of 5 fish, click on them, then enter your email address, this will count as 1 view or 1 vote for the entry.

Click on this link to find the entries, and search for Damian Welsh and follow the steps above.

Voting closes on the 6th of June.

Thank you for taking the time to view my entry.

Here are the links....

http://wfn.tv/livetofish/photogallery.php

http://wfn.tv/livetofish/view_

Thanks so Much,

Hope everyone is doing well, I've been a little absent lately, hopefully that will change,

All the best to all, and thanks for your help.

Damian.

Green Highlander Slide Show (Flies From the Web)

2008-04-13T16:45:00.002-03:00

Classic Salmon Flies, From Around the Web

2008-04-13T15:54:00.005-03:00

Destination Margaree River, a Journey

2008-04-13T15:00:00.002-03:00

Well I had the opportunity to appear at the Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum again this year as a guest tyer and guest speaker and here is a converted video of the presentation that I did.

Destination Margaree River, A River Journey

Enjoy!

Damian.

Fishing With Friends on Eastlink TV

2008-04-13T14:58:00.002-03:00

There is a new show on Eastlink TV channel 5 in Nova Scotia! Fishing With Friends with Steve Clapperton, Steve is from my hometown and is busy getting ready for the upcoming filming season, really looking forward to getting out on the water and doing a show with him. Will hope to have more info on this soon.

NEW CLASSIC SALMON FLY WEBSITE

2008-04-13T14:56:00.002-03:00

The folks at www.flytyingforum.com
have branched off the Classic Wet Fly and Classic Salmon Fly areas of the forum into their own website called, www.classicflytying.com
it's a great new web forum community and an excellent place to pick up some tips, meet new friends that share the passion for classic flies and a great place to get your questions answered by some of the best in the world. I go by CapeBSalar, so look me up and say hi!

Cheers!

Damian.

Updates

2008-04-13T14:51:00.004-03:00

Hi All,

Just popping in after several months of neglecting my blog and decided to add a few items and at least post a quick hello and update you on a few developments.

I am working on several fly tying projects at the moment and keeping busy with orders. I am looking to expand my business and am working on a Signature Line of Leather Fly Fishing Accessories that I will be promoting shortly, they'll be available through my website,
http://riversedgeflyfishing.googlepages.com and also my ebay store, River's Edge Fly Fishing Ebay Store .

Stay tuned for more info, also check the website for updates on the availability of products.

Well, Back to the Vise! Keep Tying!!

All the Best,

Damian Lee Welsh

Been a long time

2007-12-07T13:26:00.000-04:00

Well it's been a long, long, time since I last updated this blog. I'm currently getting ready to update my websites, http://riversedgeflyfishing.googlepages.com/ as well as .... www.classictying.com

I've recently been added to Don Williams website, http://www.bestclassicsalmonflies.com/
and Scottish Artist Sarah Briston is still doing some of my work in her paintings, you can visit her website for updated information at ... www.classicflyart.com

When you get the chance, stop by www.flytyingforum.com and introduce yourself and sign up for a free membership and join in the fun. Also another great Canadian Fly Tying/fishing website is www.flyangler.ca and www.flyangler.ca/forum also with free membership and alot of great folks willing to share fly tying tips with you.

Hope to be able to write more soon. In the meantime here are a few newer patterns I've done over the past couple months...

All the Best and keep tyin'

Damian.

New Website featuring Canadian Fly Tyer's

2007-05-29T22:12:00.000-03:00

Hey Everybody,

Wanted to let everyone know that there is a new website featuring Canadian Fly Tyer's from Coast to Coast. www.flytyer.ca

see my profile here

More Pictures Sarah Wilson's Paintings

2007-05-28T21:46:00.000-03:00

Here is the finished project, Green Highlander Painted by Sarah Wilson, Scotland.

Rusty Rat Spey

2007-05-28T15:20:00.001-03:00

More exciting news, I was asked to contribute a fly to the Fly Tyer's Canvas feature in Fly Fusion Magazine back in April, it will soon be on the newsstands. As well, Flyangler.ca is featuring the fly on it's website with a step by step tutorial. Flyangler.ca Article.

Green Highlander painting complete

2007-05-28T14:47:00.000-03:00

I started correspondance with Sarah Wilson from Scotland about 2 years ago.

Sarah does beautiful paintings of Classic Salmon Flies of Fly Tyer's from around the world.

I'm very honored that Sarah chose my Green Highlander variation to paint and market as a limited signed edition prints. 3 of my Green Highlanders were commissioned by Sarah for the project and one of my Highlanders will accompany each print sold. Limited to 3 only.

You can see more of her work here....... Sarah Wilson's Website

She has listed the Green Highlanders for sale on Ebay at the moment. You can view the listing here..... Green Highlander's on Ebay.

All the Best,

Damian Welsh.

Ocean & Moose-Day out taking pictures

2007-04-12T14:39:00.000-03:00

Took the opportunity to get out of the house with the wife and kids the other day, a little overcast but a nice mild day, compared to what we've been having here lately. These shots were taken 3 days ago, there's still alot of pack ice in the harbours and quite a bit of snow in the mountains, hopefully spring isn't too far away and evidence of that is the second picture, a cow moose grazing in the swamp looking for new growth shoots I'm assuming, or else she was just being nosey. She caused quite a traffic jam along the side of the road, luckily I had my camera out and ready to go. I'm going to be picking up and additional zoom lens for this camera, the moose was quite some distance from the road, so even with 300mm zoom it wasn't as close as I'd like it to be in the frame of the shot. Another lens should fix that problem.

I'll have to add the photos after, having some computer issues.

More Pictures Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum

2007-04-05T16:44:00.000-03:00

Here are some more shots of the Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum which was held March 31st and April 1st 2007 in Dieppe New Brunswick, Canada.

Author Don Maclean at the show, promoting his new book, A Little Thing I Tied Myself, a great book that I highly reccommend.

A shot of the fly tyer's table on Sunday, it was quieter on Sunday so I had a chance to take some pictures. World Champion Fly Tyer, Jerome Molloy standing under UNI banner at right.

Here's a shot of Fly Fusion Magazine's booth, they were quite busy spreading the word about their great magazine.

...........more shots to come

Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum

2007-04-05T16:21:00.000-03:00

The Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum 2007 was dedicated to the memory of Warren Duncan, arguably the Best Hairwing Fly Tyer's in the World and from all the stories I've heard, one hell of a man and friend to many.

I had the pleasure of meeting Warren and watch him tie in 2005, I was in awe by his presence.

I was looking forward to doing the same this year, but unfortunately that didn't come to be as Warren passed away in February.

I had the opportunity to sit in on a tribute seminar at the show this weekend and I wish I had known this man as so many others had come to. Warren inspired me and his work will live on to inspire others.

Tight lines Dunc,

Will post more photo's.

Fly Tyer of the Year Contest on www.flytyingforum.com

2007-02-15T16:46:00.000-04:00

Well the wait is over and luckily this year again I was able to receive a placing in a category.

Last year I received FTOTY-Salmon Rookie of the Year Award.

This year I received Bronze for my Silver Doctor Spey Fly Variation, in the Spey & Dee Category.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ALL!!!

2006-12-16T15:29:00.000-04:00

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS ON OUR VERY FIRST CHRISTMAS!

WISHING EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

FROM THE WELSH FAMILY!!!
DAMIAN, MELISSA
KHELSEA-LEE & KHEIRAN ELIZABETH

Some Tying Time!

2006-12-16T14:44:00.000-04:00

Well, had a bit of a chance to pull a couple Dee flies
out of the vice over the past 2 days, hope you enjoy them.

Parma Belle Variation

2006-12-03T12:35:00.000-04:00

Here's is a photo of a variation on the ol' classic wet fly pattern, "Parmachennee Belle".

2006-12-03T11:47:00.000-04:00

Again, a bit since my last post. I've recently found a new passion, Bird Watching. I'm posting a picture of a "Painted Bunting" a rare sighting here in Grand Etang, Cape Breton for this time of year. The bird should be wintering in Mexico, Southern tip of Florida or the Carribean by now. We've captured some photo's and I'd like to share one with you.

2006-11-12T22:44:00.000-04:00

Well, it's been a long time again between posts, still so busy with the new job and family. I do however have some news on the fly tying front......

The 2007 Winter issue of Fly Fishing & Tying Journal just hit the shelves and I have a fly I designed appearing in print in the "Patent Patterns" contest column.

All and all things are very busy, wanting to get back to the tying bench and writing more articles for "Hatches Magazine" and continuing with my writing course with the North American School of Outdoor Writing. Looking forward to a cozy winter in Cheticamp, feeding the birds, snaring rabbits in the back yard and writing and tying flies on those cold windy winter nights that are soon to come.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

All the Best,

Damian Welsh

Been a Long Time

2006-10-14T12:42:00.000-03:00

Well It's been a long time since I posted last, I've been in Ontario for the past week for work and haven't been online much. Looking forward to getting home and getting everything packed and moved to our new place.

Hopefully once things settle down I can do some work on my websites and get some flies tied.

Durham Ranger

2006-10-05T20:41:00.000-03:00

This one is for Sale on Ebay. (Click Here)

The Official Fly of Nova Scotia

2006-10-05T14:47:00.000-03:00

Here is a shot of the official fly of Nova Scotia. It was designed by Bill Carpan of Scotsburn Nova Scotia. This is my interpretation of the pattern, pretty much exacting as the original.

Some tying Tonite

2006-09-30T23:03:00.000-03:00

This is an Orange Parson, it's tied on a 4/0 Noble S style blind eye hook that was
hand made for me by Matt Inman. Matt, wonderful hook!! Thank you!

Hope you like it!

2006-09-29T20:54:00.000-03:00

I've just posted this for sale to Ebay.
Click on the Link Below!
EVENING STAR

Evening Star

2006-09-29T20:35:00.000-03:00

Well I had a bit of time today to do up a fly, wanted to try the evening star, always liked this pattern but was scared to try it. The Jungle Cock is very tricky.

Well here it is.

Working on New Association Website

2006-09-29T10:22:00.000-03:00

Well I've had a few days off since leaving my old job and waiting for the new one to start. I've been playing with a new website design for the Nova Scotia Fly Tyer's Association. An Association that I founded in the Winter of 2005.

Here's our official logo, designed by my friend Jesse Samson, Jesse built the first site, but like all things change is needed eventually.

I hope to get it active soon for all to see.

2006-09-26T12:41:00.000-03:00

Arial view of Cheticamp. The community is surrunded by mountains. Because
of its unique topography, the area is famous for some of the strongest winds
in the world. At times, roofs have even been lifted right off of buildings by the
fierce south-east winds called the suête, a spring-time wind storm that can
generate winds in excess of 200 km per. The location was initially chosen by
fishermen because the area is ideal for landing and drying fish. The harbour
was at one time one of the deepest in the area. It is still a major fishing port.

Where we are moving

2006-09-26T12:36:00.000-03:00

Well here's an arial shot of where we are moving. The town of Cheticamp is a bit further down, just out of this picture, but this is the end of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Cheticamp and the view of where we are moving.

2006-09-25T20:05:00.000-03:00

Well it's been awhile since I posted anything, things have been pretty busy, haven't done much tying at all. I've been sick a week and a half and starting to shake it a bit, that time of year.

I've also been working on landing another job and as of today I'm finished working for EDS Canada and start in the next few weeks a new exciting career as a Call Centre Manager with another Company. I'll be moving at the end of October about 200 km's further up Cape Breton Island to a Town called Cheticamp and I'm looking forward to next years Salmon Season.

Here's some pictures from my week-end fishing trip with my father and uncle.

This is a shot of our Clubs Camp. A shot of my Dad landing a fish while my uncle
plays another, double header!!!

All in all we had a great trip, good food, good laughs and good fishing!!! Thanks for doing all the
dishes guys!!!!

2006-09-14T01:15:00.000-03:00

Here's a shot of me in front of the Alexander Graham Bell Mansion

in Baddeck last summer, just going through some old pictures today.

Been Awhile

2006-09-13T13:09:00.000-03:00

Well it's been awhile since I posted. Things have been pretty busy, interviewing for a new job with a different company, visiting family, spending time with my wife and the kids. So little time for Internet or tying.

Here's a shot of my latest ties. Hope you enjoy.

Another Pic of the Highlander

2006-09-05T16:23:00.001-03:00

Green Highlander

2006-09-05T16:03:00.000-03:00

Some more tying time today.
Here's a Green Highlander I tied, it's sitting on a 12" long
Speckled Kori Bustard feather. I used Hen Saddle for the
body and throat hackle and really like the fullness of the hackle
compared to that of the Salmon Fly Cock Necks that we
usually use for the hackle.

Flies like this are available via my website and ebay store

Ebay Store

My Website

Thanks for stopping by.

Okay, didn't go to bed. Here's another one

2006-09-05T00:18:00.000-03:00

Here's another Ackroyd, couldn't go to sleep so I stayed up a bit longer and here's the outcome.

New Fly Tonight

2006-09-04T23:19:00.000-03:00

Well I got some more time to tie a few flies today, did a Lady Amherst for the NSSA Fundraiser that's shipping out with the Buried Treasure Spey Flies in the next few days.

Also did up this fly, The Double White Winged Ackroyd Spey, kinda like the way this one turned out. It's for sale now on Ebay-Click Here!!

There's another one with half a body sitting in the vise now, but it's almost 11:30pm, think that's it for the tying today.

Completed my first lesson for the Outdoor Writing Course I'm taking, submitted my first story and the answers to the quiz. Hopefully it comes back with good critique and good marks!!

Have a great night!

New Book

2006-08-31T20:24:00.000-03:00

Click Here to Purchase a signed copy from the author

A Little Thing I tied Myself is a great little book written by Don Maclean, you can click on the link above to purchase a signed copy directly from him.

I appear in this book and was very honored to be asked to be included in it. There are some great tyer's represented from all 4 Atlantic Canadian Provinces.

Click Here to Read my Book Review on "A Little Thing I Tied Myself"

Thanks for checking out my Blog, I hope you find it interesting.

Mr. Bear.

2006-08-30T20:54:00.000-03:00

Here's some more pics of mr. bear

Good Day on the Margaree

2006-08-30T18:33:00.000-03:00

Well yesterday saw me travelling to the Margaree River with my wife and twin girls for a day trip. I got a chance to wet my feet (literally) forgot my waders. I was casting to 20-25 lb Atlantic Salmon, probably 10-15 in a clear pool, while my wife strolled the girls around the fish hatchery.

I had one salmon take a swirl at the bomber, roiled the surface under the fly but never nosed it. Still, some action is better than none.

Here's a picture of me with a stuffed bear in the Salmon Interpretation Centre! Very nice job! Note the Atlantic Salmon in his paws. Don't we look alike? LOL!

Swap Flies Finished

2006-08-28T16:09:00.000-03:00

Well I got the flies done today. All 12 of them.
Here's a shot!

Picked up some good deals on tying materials on Ebay today.

Cheers!

Good Night

2006-08-27T22:45:00.000-03:00

Well I had a pretty good afternoon.

Got some writing done, worked on my course, finished the Thunder and Lightning fly!!

Also got 10 Spey's tied up for that swap that I'm participating in. Got the ambition, finally!!!!

So all in all it was a good day.

Hope you like the fly.

Don't forget to visit my website!

Some time to tie and write

2006-08-27T14:30:00.000-03:00

Well today my wife is at her Grandmothers with our girls, I have the place to myself and I'm in the middle of tying a Classic Thunder & Lightning. Working on the wings now. Shaping up pretty nicely so far. If things go well I'll post this one on the website.

I'm also finishing up an article on fly fishing for my first lesson for the course I'm taking from the North American School of Outdoor Writing. I'll be putting the finishing touches on that and completing the quiz and first lesson hopefully today.

I'm also dragging my butt on another tying project, I need to do 12 Speys for a Salmon Fly Swap due on Sept. 15th. I'm also doing a Classic Green Highlander for a fundraiser for the NSSA. Everything needs to be complete before the 15th and in the mail. Hopefully I'll get motivated over the next few days to finish that project up.

Well, must get back to work!!

Keep Tying!

Another Day at the Office

2006-08-24T16:43:00.000-03:00

Well, today I came in at 8am and got settled pretty well. 11:00AM came and little did I realize what was supposed to be a 2 hour meeting turned into a 5 hour special project meeting with a close of business deadline. I'm exhausted. Don't know if I'll be tying many flies tonite.

On the bright side of things, I was contacted by the Town Rec. Department and was asked to teach a night class on Fly Tying this fall. Going to look into that a little further.

First Blog Entry

2006-08-23T21:47:00.000-03:00

Good evening everybody and thank you for visiting my new website. As you can see it is currently still under construction and I will be adding more and more as time goes on.

Thanks for visiting and don't forget to leave some comments in the guestbook.

All the Best,

Damian