Nothing complicated here, instead of thread or wire for ribbing I used a synthetic tail. Drop me a message if you like to see a video :) Materials: Hook in size 18 Thread used was Perdigon flat body thread in yellow pale Tail was made of hair from seal Ribbing was synthetic tail from here: https://www.troutline.ro/troutline-synthetic-tails-for-dry-flies Back cover was made of ...
I present you a simple emerger for Autumn. I call it Cripple emerger and is tied with peacock quill and a wild CDC wing. Not too small — tied on a #16 hook, it’s perfect for trout and grayling fishing in late autumn evenings. Materials: Hook: Demmon Supreme E500 -#16 - I find it a great emerger ...
Yellow-Olive CDC Dun is my favourite dry fly with CDC wing when I fish on rivers with slow running currents. I made it based on old recipe of a CDC dry fly from Mouche Devaux catalog. It is efficient for both trout and grayling and the size I use mostly is #16 hook. Materials ...
Here are an updated list with most used colors from Coq de Leon Pardo. For those who are not familiar with these feathers Coq de Leon feathers are world-famous for their unique speckled pattern, incredible sheen, and exceptional durability. Originating from the León region of Spain, these feathers have been used by fly tiers for ...
I recently got my hands on some Spanish rooster feathers that, I’d say, are identical to the famous feathers from the roosters of Făgăraș. So, yesterday and this morning, I tied a few traditional-style wet flies. I first heard about these flies from Victor Țaruș — an exceptional fly angler and writer — who told me ...
Brown CDC Emerger – tied in the French style – is one of my favorite flies to tie and fish, especially during hot summer days.To be honest, it’s not a pure emerger — it’s more of a hybrid. This fly can be fished dry, but when it gets wet, it performs beautifully in the surface ...
If you enjoy tying nymphs, here’s an excellent pattern for this time of year: a generic mayfly nymph that’s simple to tie and highly effective. Just take a look under the river rocks—you’ll find plenty of mayfly nymphs crawling around, so it’s always a good idea to have a few imitations in your fly box. This ...
For my friends who are new to fly tying and fly fishing: the Adams dry fly was created in 1922 by Leonard Halladay, a fly tier from Michigan, USA. He designed it for his friend Charles Adams, after whom the fly is named. It’s a beautiful fly that catches tons of fish. But based on my ...
At first look, it might not seem extraordinary, but this legendary Italian fly pattern has earned a place of honor in the world of trout fishing. Widely used across Italy’s rivers and streams, the Pettirosso nymph stands out with its distinctive red-orange collar, reminiscent of a robin’s breast, crafted from soft hen or partridge hackle ...
Atomic Green Ribbed Nymph was created to offer strong contrast in deep pools or murky water. It’s designed to be fished in fast currents, behind structures and large rocks where trout often hide. For this reason, I made the body dark—but not completely black. I used a blend of squirrel dubbing in black and pepper ...
