Roland Herrigel (1946) |
A life for fly fishing
His career in fly fishing began in the early 1970s. He honed his casting technique in the sport of casting. Herrigel gained his fishing experience all over the world. He also worked in the fishing tackle trade. He made a name for himself early on with specialist articles, particularly on fly fishing. This was followed by his first book "Welche Fliege wo und wann" (Which fly where and when), which made him one of the best-known fly fishermen in the German-speaking world. Over the years, he also organised many fly fishing courses and trips.
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Fly fishing and fly tying
Of course, fly fishing also included fly tying. Some flies and nymphs are still known under his name today. Drawing on his experience, Herrigel created a wide variety of promising fly patterns that can be used universally and enjoy great popularity.
Swissflies had an insight into the "secret fly box" and picked out a few pearls.
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The "Bünz Fly Fishing Centre"
Probably the most outstanding act in favour of our waters and fly fishing was the "Bünz Project", which Herrigel launched in 1986. The idea of creating pure fly-fishing waters in Switzerland was gratefully taken up by fly-fishing clubs and private leaseholders and, fortunately, more and more such pure fly routes were created. The source of the promotion of fly-fishing waters in Switzerland can be found here on the Bünz. We need more of them - so that sustainable fishing is still possible in the future. | |
Tatort Bach (pdf version Verlag Petri Heil) Das grosse Revitalisierungsbuch |
"The waterbody improver"
As early as 1970, he was the leaseholder of a small body of water, which he "revitalised" - earning him a reputation as a pioneer in revitalisation. He wrote down his experiences of revitalising the "Bünz" for the benefit of trout and grayling over more than 35 years in two specialist books. The rich illustrations make it easy for every revitaliser to do the right thing. Herrigel describes this for practically every watercourse work process. |
Swiss Herrigel NymphThe favourite nymph of Roland Herrigel. Proven a thousand times over, originally developed for midland streams, but also catches excellently in the uplands. Thanks to the brass bead, it sinks well but not too quickly. The different dubbings result in a liveliness that convinces the fish. If I could only have one nymph - I would choose the Herrigel! However, this nymph is not easy to tie. Original remake; tested and authorised by the inventor. All profits will go towards the establishment of a Swiss fly fishing/fly tying museum section in the new Moossee fishing centre |
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