My interest in flyfishing and fly tying came when I was around 11-12 years old. I learned the basic things about how the fly should go in the stream and many other things from my grandfather in Älvdalen. I have good memories from the time when we made a fire by the river, talk and have fun. We fished for trout in the river. The flies we used were often the classic British patterns.

I continued with this flyfishing for a few years mostly in Älvdalen and the rivers in western part of Jämtland. A few years later I got the opportunity to fish in Driva in Norway, a very beautiful salmon river.

It was a new great experience and my interest in salmon fishing started. After a few years i visited Stjördalsälven and also the nice river Forra, I liked these rivers and it became a tradition to visit these rivers every year.

A couple of years I have been fishing for salmon in Canada around the areas North of Québec City a beautiful place with nice rivers. Several years ago, the salmon fishing became to be more interesting, and my fly tying became more focused on Spey flies. I noticed that these flies worked very well and were often the most effective choice.

I like the style of these flies and I like to tie them. The larger sizes with silk gut are popular flies for collectors and for framing. I am involved in flyfishing and fly tying events in North America and in European Countries.

It will be nice to participate The British Fly Fair International 2026.

Come and see, I answer your questions and am happy to talk to you.

Best regards Per Johansson.