One of the most tried and true classic nymph patterns. This version is the bare bones, tied without a bead. There are countless variations, but I always like having a few of these in my box next to the more “out there” variants (UV dubbing, red-dyed herl, etc…) The Prince Nymph was created by Doug […]
There are countless versions of scuds/freshwater shrimp, but something about this pink hot spot in the middle of a clear UV resin body really gets those trout excited. Here I’ve opted for ostrich herl for the legs rather than dubbing. I find it works better here with the resin body.
The Glass Caddis uses a tungsten bead mixed with glass beads to get your fly down deep.https://youtu.be/lAQ_dPDvNcg?si=AXZBYqTFZG7Kn3AQ
Taking advantage of the attractive powers of the color red, this version of a caddis pupa uses red ultra wire and a red tungsten bead. The Partridge feathers mixed with the Superbug Yarn give the fly an extra buggy appearance.https://youtu.be/FIUGDkZcQ1U
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Imitating the longest stages of a caddis’s life, this larva / pupa imitation is a super quick tie thanks to both the pre-made jelly body and the synthetic peacock herl dubbing.
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Have you ever been out on the river, and thought to yourself, “Gee, self… I wish I had a magic fly, then I could catch all the fish!” Well, this just might be it… If there’s one fly that almost every trout fisherman or woman has in their fly box, it’s definitely the pheasant tail
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This wet fly is a variation of a spider, or blue soft hackle wet fly. While it doesn’t mimic a specific insect, it’s a great attractor fly.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/LFij44eupb0?feature=share
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Is the hook type important? Tying imitations of flies, insects, baitfish, and other aquatic creatures often requires that we use a specific type of hook for that fly. There are various hook types, each designed to suit specific fly patterns and fishing situations. Let’s explore the different types of hooks, highlight popular brands, and see some
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I’d been shopping around for a waterproof backpack ever since I took a spill a few months ago, soaking everything in my bag. When the black version of the Patagonia Disperser went on sale, I snagged one before they all sold out. I’ll be honest from the outset, while this is an amazing bag, it
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This red and black jig pattern is perfect for dark or muddy water. The silver sunny bead adds a bit of sparkle compared to a smooth bead, and might also do a better job imitating an air bubble. The simplicity of using two different colored wires for the body removes a step of adding dubbing