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 ...
Here is a truly unique and innovative dry fly —one that ditches the traditional rooster hackle in favor of hare fur! This pattern is inspired by a classic French tying technique (a technique popularized by the famous french fly tier JP Dessaigne), developed during a time when high-quality rooster hackle was both rare and ...
Here is a super buggy sedge pattern that stands out from the usual ones. This one breaks away from tradition by skipping the rooster hackle. Instead, I've used a CDC wing combined with hare guard fur for the collar, creating a natural, high-floating fly that excels in fast-flowing waters. This style of tying with hare ...
Here's another simple yet highly effective nymph for spring fishing. With its super buggy appearance, I tie it in a minimalist style—just a body, thorax, and ribbing. One thing I've noticed is that the pearly UV effect from the ribbing adds a beautiful translucency to the fly, making it far more attractive than traditional solid-colored ...
When the season begins, visibility can be a challenge—murky water, snowy water. low light or too bright light, and fish still adjusting to changing conditions. That’s when a bright, high-contrast nymph can make all the difference. This Green Perdigon, tied by my Spanish friend Dudu Sanz, is a perfect choice and I used it several ...
Here is a video with my simplest version of caddis nymph. It’s super effective because it’s fat, durable, and packed with energy, making it an irresistible meal for fish. This is why caddis larvae are one of the most important food sources for trout and grayling in freshwater rivers and streams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdVmhGlszZ0 There’s a little story ...
