Matthew Cooper

Matthew Cooper – Fly Tyer | Northern Ireland

Matthew Cooper is a fly tyer from County Down, Northern Ireland, with a particular passion for traditional Irish fly patterns and lough-style fishing.

A keen angler and fly tyer, Matthew enjoys exploring traditional patterns while adding his own touches and experimenting with materials and colours. His approach to fly tying is rooted in a love of the history and traditions of Irish fly fishing, while always looking for ways to learn and develop his craft.

Matthew is a member of the Kindale Pro Team and Fly Life Co crew, and regularly shares his fly tying through social media and instructional content on youtube. He also writes Matchin' What's Hatchin' with Matthew Cooper, an ongoing series exploring insect life and the fly patterns that can help anglers match what's happening on the water.

As a disabled angler, Matthew is passionate about encouraging others to get involved in fly fishing and fly tying, believing that the sport should be accessible to everyone.

For Matthew, fly tying is about more than just creating flies. It's about sharing knowledge, meeting like-minded people, making friendships and keeping the traditions of our sport alive while always learning something new.