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Red-Ribbed Rainbow Warrior

This variation of the rainbow warrior is tied on a jig hook and uses red ultra w

Materials
Firehole 520 BL6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — OlivePheasant Tail — NaturalTungsten slotted bead — NickelMylar Tinsel — SilverUltra Wire, Brassie — RedArizona Simi Seal — Canadian Olive

Red Brassie Pheasant Tail

This nymph pattern is a mix of a pheasant tail nymph, a brassie, and a red-heade

Materials
TMC 37616/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — OlivePeacock Herl — NaturalPheasant Tail — NaturalBrass Bead — GoldKrystal Flash — RedUltra Wire, Brassie — Red

Black Death Tarpon Fly

The Black Death is a must-have fly pattern when fishing for Tarpon. Though it lo

Materials
Daiichi 2546Danville 210 Denier — BlackDeceiver Strung Saddle Hackle — BlackSchlappen — BlackSchlappen — RedKrystal Flash — Red

Green Ribbed Peacock and Partridge

This is a variation of the peacock and partridge, here using synthetic peacock d

Materials
6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackHungarian Partridge — NaturalUltra Wire, Brassie — GreenIce Dub — Peacock

Green Czech Nymph

This Czech Nymph is a beautiful scud or shrimp variation, and is sure to attract

Materials
Hanak 300Mono ThreadUTC 140 Denier — BlackThin Skin — Light OliveRabbit Dubbing — BlackRabbit Dubbing — Caddis GreenRabbit Dubbing — Red

Hotspot Pheasant Tail Nymph

This wonderfully creative variation of the classic Pheasant Tail Nymph was tied

Materials
Ahrex HR430UTC 70 Denier — Fl. OrangeCDC Feather — Light DunMallard FlankPheasant Tail — NaturalBrass Bead — CopperUltra Wire, Small — CopperLaser Dub — Rusty Bronze

Copper John

First created by John Barr in the 1990s, the Copper John has become a favorite a

Materials
Daiichi 1710UTC 70 Denier — BlackGoose Biot — Dark BrownHen Hackle — BrownPeacock Herl — NaturalBrass Bead — GoldFlashabou — PearlNymph Skin — BlackUltra Wire, Small — Copper

Straggle Bugger

Just another one of many variations on the classic wooly bugger pattern. The Str

Materials
Streamer Hook 3x LongUTC 70 Denier — BlackBarred Marabou — Olive/BlackCone Head — BrassStraggle Hackle — OliveHareline Dubbin — Red

Top 10 flies for trout – nymph Patterns

Fly patterns to tie (or buy) Like our list of top 5 dry flies, and like any lis

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Pheasant Tail Nymph

The Pheasant Tail Nymph is a classic and versatile fly pattern renowned among fl

Materials
Daiichi 1710UTC 70 Denier — Dark BrownPeacock Herl — NaturalPheasant Tail — NaturalUltra Wire, Small — Copper

Olive Scud

This is just one of many variations of a scud pattern. Here I use olive and hare

Materials
Ahrex FW541Mono ThreadUTC 70 Denier — OliveScud Back — Light OliveHareline Dubbin — Hare's EarRabbit Dubbing — Olive

Lady and the Tramp

Made to imitate a Caddis. Sits low on the surface and floats very well. Two vari

Materials
Daiichi 1170UTC 70 Denier — BlackAntron Yarn — CreamHareline Dubbin — Hare's EarIce Dub — Pearl

Caddis Emerger

I can’t remember where I first saw a fly similar to this, but the thing th

Materials
Ahrex FW5216/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — OlivePeacock Herl — NaturalRooster hackle — GingerUV Resin — ClearUltra Wire, Small — Black

Starling and Purple Wet Fly

This is a variation on a classic wet fly called the starling and purple (or snip

Materials
TMC 2488H6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — PurpleStarling — NaturalHolographic Tinsel — PurpleRabbit Dubbing — Purple

Beadhead Prince Nymph

The Prince Nymph has been around since the 1930s, and it has morphed many times

Materials
Mustad 3906B6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — Dark BrownGoose Biot — Prince Nymph BrownGoose Biot — WhitePeacock Herl — NaturalBrass Bead — GoldUltra Wire, Small — Gold

Black Booby Fly

The Booby fly isn’t really a fly at all, it’s more of a category of

Materials
6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackMarabou — BlackBooby Foam Eyes — WhiteUltra Wire, Brassie — RedArizona Simi Seal — Black/Red

Pink Grayling Bomb

One of the most popular nymph patters for Grayling in the UK, the Pink Grayling

Materials
Scud / Curved Nymph HookUTC 70 Denier — Fl. PinkBrass Bead — GoldScud Back — PearlUltra Wire, Brassie — RedSLF Dave Whitlock Dubbing — Scud and Shrimp Orange/Pink

Purple Haze Youngster

Ties by Karson Eskeland, this is a nymph variation of the Purple Haze dry fly. T

Materials
Mustad S826/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — PurplePeacock Herl — NaturalFlashabou — PearlUltra Wire, Small — Gold

Olive PT CDC Nymph

“This fly I created is the best of both worlds, while it’s extremely bug

Materials
Ahrex FW5116/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — OliveCDC Feather — OlivePheasant Tail — NaturalTungsten slotted bead — Black NickelUltra Wire, Small — GreenDry Fly Dubbing — Olive

November Competition

This month’s competition is a simple one! All you have to do is upload a n

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Quill Body Emerger

The dry fly quill body emerger is a highly effective fly pattern, particularly w

Materials
Hanak 3006/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackCoq De Leon (CDL) — PardoPolish QuillRooster hackle — BadgerElk Hair — BleachedUV Resin — Clear

Fly Fishing in Northern Ireland

Fly Fishing Report Fly Fishing the River Bush With only a few days left of the s

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Top 5 dry flies

  What are the must have, top 5 dry fly patterns? Well as with any list, this i

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Caterpillar Dry Fly

I’m not sure why caterpillar fly patterns aren’t as popular as hoppe

Materials
Daiichi 17708/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackRooster hackle — BlackRooster hackle — BrownUltra Chenille Standard — Worm Green

Realistic Caddis Pupa

This Realistic Caddis Pupa fly pattern looks so good you might not want to fish

Materials
Hanak 3606/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackBrahma Hen — Dyed Natural BrownPheasant Tail — NaturalLarge Mono Eyes — BlackNymph Skin — SmokeSuper Fine Dry Fly Dubbing — Cinnamon Caddis

Caddis Nymph

This variation of a caddis nymph larva is a simple and fun fly to tie. Here I us

Materials
Daiichi 1120Floss — GreenUTC 140 Denier — Fl. PinkUTC 70 Denier — Fl. ChartreusePeacock Herl — NaturalBrass Bead — GoldUltra Wire, Small — Copper

Quill Body Caddis

This Quill Body Caddis Dry Fly is a remarkable imitation of adult caddisflies. I

Materials
Hanak 3008/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackCoq De Leon (CDL) — CreamRooster hackle — BadgerElk Hair — BleachedUV Resin — ClearFlat Wire — Purple

Softshoe emerger

Fish it dry and when it begins to drag strip it under and swing it wet. Created

Materials
Standard Dry Fly Hook8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — Light OliveRingneck pheasantRabbit Dubbing — March Brown

GVS CDC Chub Caddis

CDC Caddis Dry Fly tied on a size 16 Curved Dry Fly hook, with a pink para post,

Materials
Ahrex FW5116/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — Dark BrownCDC Puffs — BrownRooster hackle — GrizzlyPoly YarnIce Dub — Pearl

Mercury Brassie Midge

This little midge pattern is great for off-color water, and especially good for

Materials
Daiichi 11208/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackPeacock Herl — RedGlass Bead — ClearUltra Wire, Brassie — BlackUltra Wire, Brassie — Red

Jig mayfly

This is a dry fly tied on a jig hook, using CDC feathers, grizzly hackle feather

Materials
Jig Hook6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — OliveCDC Puffs — Light DunRooster hackle — GrizzlyElk Hair — Bleached

Flatwing deceiver

Great fly for any saline species with an appetite for baitfish. The long saddle

Materials
Saltwater StreamerVeevus GSP 50 Denier — WhiteRooster hackle — CreamRooster hackle — TanHolographic Flashabou — Silver IceNorthern Bucktail — OliveNorthern Bucktail — White

CDC Adams

Hook: Ahrex FW500 Thread: UTC Ultra 70 Tails: Cock grizzle hackle Body: Superfin

Materials
Ahrex FW500UTC 70 Denier — BlackCDC FeathersRooster hackle — GrizzlySuper Fine Dry Fly Dubbing — Adams Gray

Chironomid Fly Pattern

Chironomid adult stage. Wing: CDC feather Hackle: grizzly rooster hackle Body: s

Materials
TMC 2302UTC 70 Denier — BlackCDC Feather — WhiteRooster hackle — Grizzly

Sexy Walt’s Worm

The original Walt’s Worm was named after and created by Walt Young, who fi

Materials
Hanak 4906/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — Black6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — RedTungsten slotted bead — NickelPearl MylarHareline Dubbin — Hare's EarWapsi Sow Scud Dubbing

Biot Caddis Dry Fly

The caddisfly, a common insect in freshwater ecosystems, plays a vital role in f

Materials
Hanak 1008/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackCDC FeathersRooster hackle — BadgerTurkey Biot — Caddis Green

Adams Dry Fly

How to tie the Adams The Adams fly is a classic dry fly pattern renowned in fly

Materials
Hanak 1008/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — GrayRooster hackle — GingerRooster hackle — GrizzlySuper Fine Dry Fly Dubbing — Adams Gray

Conehead Wooly Bugger

This is a semi-standard wooly bugger, with the addition of some red rabbit rubbi

Materials
Daiichi 22206/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackBarred Marabou — Olive/BlackRooster hackle — BlackCone Head — GoldHolographic Flashabou — GreenLead Free Wire — .020

Prince Nymph

One of the most tried and true classic nymph patterns. This version is the bare

Materials
Mustad 3906B6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — Dark BrownGoose Biot — Prince Nymph BrownGoose Biot — WhiteHen Hackle — BrownPeacock Herl — NaturalMylar Tinsel — Gold

Pink Egg Scud

There are countless versions of scuds/freshwater shrimp, but something about thi

Materials
TMC 24576/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — GrayOstrich Herl — Light GrayBrass Bead — GoldUV Resin — ClearUV Resin — PinkUltra Wire, Small — Gold

Glass Caddis

The Glass Caddis uses a tungsten bead mixed with glass beads to get your fly dow

Materials
Daiichi 15106/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — OliveCountersunk Tungsten Bead — ChartreuseGlass Bead — GreenRabbit Dubbing — Olive

Shop Vac

Emerger. Bead head. Pheasant tail body. Wire wrap. Polyyarn wing.

Materials
Emerger Hook6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackPheasant Tail — NaturalBrass Bead — BrassPoly Yarn — WhiteUltra Wire, Brassie — Copper

Superbug Caddis Pupa

Taking advantage of the attractive powers of the color red, this version of a ca

Materials
Ahrex FW5216/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — GrayFrench Partridge — NaturalCountersunk Tungsten Bead — RedSuperbug Yarn — FawnUltra Wire, Small — Red

Peacock Jelly Caddis

Imitating the longest stages of a caddis’s life, this larva / pupa imitati

Materials
Mustad 3906B6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackBrass Bead — BrassJelly Nymph Bodies — ChartreuseIce Dub — Peacock

Double Bunny

Rabbit fur baitfish fly great for saltwater species and bass. You can order this

Materials
Mustad S71SAPDanville 210 Denier — ChartreuseLead Dumbell Eyes — SilverBarred Rabbit Strips — ChartreuseMagnum Rabbit Strips — WhiteIce Dub — Pearl

CDC Pheasant Tail Nymph

Have you ever been out on the river, and thought to yourself, “Gee, self&#

Materials
Mustad 39066/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — OliveCDC Feather — Light DunPheasant Tail — NaturalCountersunk Tungsten Bead — CopperUltra Wire, Small — Chartreuse

Carp Hybrid

The only carp pattern you need. You can order this fly directly from David Aplin

Materials
Daiichi X510UTC 70 Denier — RedHen Hackle — OlivePeacock Herl — NaturalBrass Eyes - small 1/8" / black nickelUltra Chenille Standard — WineRabbit Dubbing — Olive

Master Splinter Mouse

Master Splinter mouse fly, great topwater action for brown trout and bass. You c

Materials
Gamakatsu B10SDanville 210 Denier — BrownThin Fly Foam, 2mm — BrownRabbit Strips / Zonker

Cockroach Tarpon Fly

The classic tarpon cockroach fly tied on Mustad Tarpon Hook, size 2/0. You can b

Materials
Mustad Heritage C77S Tarpon Fly HookDanville 210 Denier — BlackAmerican Rooster Saddle - GrizzlyHareline 3D Adhesive Holographic EyesKrystal Flash — BlackNorthern Bucktail — Tan

Witch’s Broom

A great streamer for bass, gar, pike, and muskie, the Witch’s Broom is tied on

Materials
Gamakatsu B10SDanville 210 Denier — YellowHareline 3D Adhesive Holographic EyesKrystal Flash — Hot OrangeCraft Fur - BrownCraft Fur — OrangeCraft Fur — RedCraft Fur — Yellow

Blue and Gold Soft Hackle

This wet fly is a variation of a spider, or blue soft hackle wet fly. While it d

Materials
TMC 1016/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackFloss — BlueHen Hackle — BadgerOval Tinsel — Medium, Gold

A guide to fly tying hooks

Is the hook type important? Tying imitations of flies, insects, baitfish, and ot

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Pink Scud

A variation of many other scuds with a twist on color. Fishes well Euro style.

Materials
Daiichi 11208/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — PInkScud Back — ClearLead Free Wire — .020Ultra Wire, Small — SilverLaser Dub — Shrimp Pink

Gear Review: The Patagonia Disperser Waterproof Backpack

I’d been shopping around for a waterproof backpack ever since I took a spill a

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Handsome Mop

It’s a Mop fly with hackle for the collar. Fancy as it can be.

Materials
Hen Hackle — GrizzlyMop Chenille — Natural GrubIce Dub

R&B Sunny

This red and black jig pattern is perfect for dark or muddy water. The silver su

Materials
Fulling Mill FM50456/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — BlackStarling — NaturalTungsten Jig Off Bead — Sunny, Pearl SilverUltra Wire, Brassie — BlackUltra Wire, Brassie — RedArizona Simi Seal — Black/Red

Rainy’s Grand Hopper

This is one of the simplest hopper patterns to tie, and in my opinion works just

Materials
Daiichi 12606/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — TanKrystal Flash — SilverFly Foam, 3mm — TanDry Fly Dubbing

CDC Caddis

A one-material fly, made simple with the help of the Petitjean Magic Tools.

Materials
Standard Dry Fly Hook6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — GrayCDC Feather — Light Dun

Bruiser Bugger Variation

Original Pattern by Fly Fish Food Tier: Brad Schanz @flyin_bear on Instagram/Thr

Materials
Deceiver Strung Saddle HackleMarabouLead Dumbell EyesIce Dub

Are the Petitjean Magic Tools worth the price?

The Marc Petitjean Magic Tools are expensive, but they do what they do very well

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