This Hi-Vis CDC Emerger is a simple and effective fly developed and refined through years of fishing. It is not just a copied pattern, but a practical emerger designed to solve two important problems: how the fly sits in the water and how easily the angler can see it. A good emerger should sit correctly in ...
In the last few weeks, we have been very busy in the workshop. We received a new batch of white CDC feathers and, because many of our popular colors were out of stock, we had to focus most of our time on CDC dyeing and dubbing production. This is a good moment to show you what ...
I have already presented a few emerger-style flies on the blog, and you can find them by browsing the older articles. Today I want to say a few words about one of the most effective CDC emerger styles: the CDC shuttlecock emerger. These flies are simple, but this is exactly what makes them so useful. They ...
I know that Squirmy Wormy style materials are often controversial in the fly tying world. Some anglers love them, others avoid them completely. Personally, I don’t consider myself a purist. I enjoy tying and fishing all kinds of flies: nymphs, emergers, wet flies, dry flies and streamers. At the same time, I also enjoy lure fishing, ...
Hi guys, Here is a simple visual collection of dry fly sedge patterns for fly tying inspiration. These flies imitate adult caddis and are excellent choices for trout and grayling, especially during evening rises or when sedges are active on the water. Some of the flies in this gallery were tied by my good Slovak ...
Dear friends, Today I want to show you one of my basic nymphs, a pattern I usually start fishing from April: the Pulsar Peeping Caddis. During this period I prefer nymph fishing, and the Peeping Caddis is one of my confidence flies. Over time, I developed this version to be as effective as possible when fishing around ...
About fifteen years ago, while fishing the San River in Poland, I met a local fisherman who completely changed the way I looked at emergers.He was one of those rare anglers who seemed to hook fish on every cast, while the rest of us could only watch and wonder how he did it. During a short ...
Hi guys, this week I took some time to sort through and select a few batches of squirrel skins. As many of you know, here at Troutline we offer dubbing from three different squirrel species. I picked out the nicest colors and made some fresh blends. I kept the most popular mixes and made a ...
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 ...
As an avid fly tier and freshwater fishing enthusiast, I’ve spent countless hours at my tying bench experimenting with different materials and techniques. One area where I’ve learned the importance of detail is in the choice of thread. Recently, together with a few friends from TroutLine, we developed the Champion 8/0 Fly Tying Thread, ...
