In the world of dry flies, few patterns are as essential as the CDC sedge. It’s a reliable choice during caddis hatches and evening rises, and it has earned a place in nearly every serious fly angler’s box. But even the classics can be improved. In this article, I’ll show you how a small change in ...
Nothing too fancy to say—this super simple fly, often called a Frenchie by American anglers, is a minimalist variation of the classic Pheasant Tail, tied as a stimulator. It has everything you need: a well-proportioned tail for balance, pheasant barbs in the body for that natural brown tone, and a thorax made of synthetic dubbing ...
The Yellow & Partridge Spider is a traditional North Country pattern that continues to prove its worth on modern rivers. With its sparse yellow body and soft partridge hackle, this fly perfectly imitates emerging insects and drowned duns, making it deadly effective during hatches. Ideal for upstream or across-and-down presentations, it shines in both fast riffles ...
This fly is tied as delicate as possible: the body is made entirely from thread to keep it slim and natural, and for the hackle I’ve combined CDC and mallard for a soft, elegant profile. I’m also using the Micro Split Thread technique to achieve that fine, balanced look — perfect for targeting selective trout ...
Pine Squirrel Nymph & Red Ribbing- a perfect beginner-friendly nymph—one that’s super simple to tie and, even better, catches trout from the very first cast! When most people start fly tying, they’re tempted to jump into complex patterns with a dozen materials, tricky proportions, and advanced techniques. But that can be overwhelming—especially when you’re just learning ...
Baetis is one of the most important aquatic insect genera for trout and grayling fishing. Known commonly as Blue Winged Olives (BWOs), these small mayflies are present almost year-round, with hatches peaking in spring and fall. Their abundance and regular activity make them a critical food source for fish in both rivers and streams. Tying ...
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For those who don't know The Killer Bug is a famous fly pattern created by Frank Sawyer, a well-known fly fisherman and fly tier. Made with Chadwick's 477 yarn, this nymph became so effective that it sparked a “gold rush” for the material. Several brands tried to replicate Chadwick's 477 with varying degrees of success. ...
Here is a small, olive nymph tied with Mojo Yarn – simple, easy, and highly effective. The mottled olive color covers the entire spectrum, and that makes the fly visible to trout in all water conditions. Tied on size 16 hooks it can be fished as single fly or in team using the modern nymphing style ...
I’m excited to introduce the latest additions to our Mojo Yarn collection—now available in beautifully mottled brown and olive shades! These new colors add an extra level of realism, making them perfect for tying lifelike, natural nymphs that blend seamlessly into the underwater environment. Here a brown generic mayfly nymph tied with Mojo new brown color: Whether ...
