Lithuanian Fly fishing history is not a very old. Fly fishing was known in Lithuania less than100 years. In 1939, the first Lithuanian book of fishing “Fishing Sports” author V. Goštautas gives a short description about Fly Fishing.
Fly fishing in Lithuania became increasingly popular in recent years. More and more articles about the fly fishing appear in the press. Fly fishing forms a new approach to fishing among the anglers in Lithuania.
They started to write a new page in the old fly fishing history book. A number of local traditions and original flies being developed in Lithuania.
About me:
I was 6 years old when I first time took the rod in hands. Like every little boy in Lithuania I started with pole fishing for roach and bream.
I started tying flies professionally even before I started fishing with a fly rod. I have been Fly Fishing seriously from 1998. After a decade decided to use my experience, existing skills and focus on fly dressing mainly.
Dressing flies is not only about combining the colours. Fly dressing stimulates me to investigate and discover more fantastic new methods, techniques, and opportunities. I develop my skills of fly dressing by looking for inspiration in the nature so that I can respond with confidence to the question: “Why his method, this technique, this fly is the best”.
- I was born in 1974 in the Western part of Lithuania.
- In 2010 moved to Scotland.
- 1998 I became the Affiliate Member of the Fly Dresser’s Guild.
- 1999 -2001 I studied ecology and environmental science in Vilnius University, I successfully defended my master’s degree in ecology: “Salmonids (Salmonidae) species in the family and the current state of playback capabilities of the Neris River Basin”.
- I have worked together with some great companies like Hardy & Greys, Snowbee, Patagonia, Columbia, Veniard, Turrall, etc. for many years. I have had some really good years of co-operation and have got a unique insight into the fly fishing industry. Some nice friendships from those years will last for many more years.
- My favourite fish grayling.
- My favourite fishing scenery – small streams.