Sometimes in our pursuit of the perfect fly, we tend to overcomplicate things. It's almost as if we're on a quest for the elusive "holy grail" of artificial flies. Yet, surprisingly often, we rediscover that the classic, time-tested, and seemingly mundane patterns are incredibly effective. I've had this realization multiple times over the years, and ...

I discovered this combination of colors while fishing on the rivers of Lapland. It works very well there. I don't know what the reason is, but compared to other colors, peacock green-blue proved to be incredibly effective. So here it is: Hook: Demmon 633 #16 Body: Troutline Perdigon Skin Small -PSM1 Thread: Veevus 14/0 Orange Tail: Coq de Leon Pardo ...

It is a Perdigon model made with peacock quill and green neck. Easy to build, with a realistic appearance, this model is effective for both trout and grayling. Materials: Maruto D04 HWW #14-20 Thread: 30DEN Veevus black Tails: Leon pardo Body: Troutline hand cleaned peacock quill Necks: Uni peacock tinsel Beads: Tungsten Resin: Troutline Perdigon medium viscosity UV resin

Something for grayling this time. I have noticed over time that blue and purple is a color loved by grayling. But the trout also likes these colors, especially when the waters are dark and there is a lot of brown moss in the water. Materials: Maruto D04 HWW #14-20 Thread: GSP 30DEN Veevus black Tails: Leon pardo Body: Troutline perdigon ...

For those who love to make perdigon flies, here is a simple and effective model at this time of the year. The peacock quill perdigon is discreet and relatively neutral in color. It is more for timid fish and they are susceptible and cautious about what they eat. The silver color is essential because it ...

This upgraded version of the swimming biot nymph features a unique construction using synthetic dubbing in the back, which adds an extra burst of color to the fly. I love a lot this approach of tying nymphs. Even if the material gets ripped, the fly remains usable, ensuring you can continue fishing without any interruptions. ...

I know, again with biots? - you will ask. Yes!, I'm still in the biot chapter because it's a material I like a lot:. In addition, I have a lot of them on my tying desk, so I will bombard you with models. Maybe you will find something interesting to inspire you. View Post Materials used: Hook: Demmon ...

I really like these flies because you can play them among stones and structures in pools and river currents. I consider them much more effective because of the hackle. It pulsates very attractively when you play it like the soft lures used in lure fishing. I noticed that the fish react very well to the ...

Olive is a color commonly found in various aquatic insects, making it a versatile choice for fly patterns. When a fly incorporates olives in its composition and has a general shape that mimics different types of insect bodies without being an exact replica, it becomes a reliable general pattern. By adding elements that imitate moving legs, ...

Through years of fishing and discussions with fellow anglers, one thing has become evident: nymphs tied in black color are remarkably effective when targeting trout: Small black flies with CDC are unbeatable. Whether you're a fan of streamers or enjoy the versatility of woolly buggers, you're likely to find the black color prominently represented in ...