When I’m fishing pressured rivers and the trout have seen everything, I want a nymph that looks normal, behaves naturally, and doesn’t scream “artificial.” That’s exactly where my Yellow Swimming Baetis Nymph works—especially when I’m fishing nymphe à vue (sight nymphing). This pattern is built around subtle realism: a slim, clean silhouette, a translucent yellow body, ...
Today I’m tying a simple caddis larva pattern that I keep coming back to again and again. For me, caddis larvae have always been a confidence fly—especially on small mountain streams—so every now and then I get that “caddis tying fever” and I just have to sit down at the vise. Normally I tie this model ...
Most modern nymphs include a strong orange or pink hotspot just behind the bead. It works very well, but in clear water or on pressured rivers this bright collar can sometimes be too much, especially when grayling and trout inspect the fly closely. In this variation, I prefer a more discreet approach which I learned from ...
The classic Walt's Worm is already a simple and effective nymph, but this version brings two important upgrades that make it even more reliable on the water. First, the ribbing is made with UV Peacock Tinsel, which adds a fine sparkle and increases the fly's visibility in deeper runs or slightly colored water. This subtle ...
Here’s a fly that’s easy to tie without any hassle: the Micro Caddis Pupa tied with Mojo Yarn. Any beginner in fly tying can make it. Of course, this fly can be tied with almost any material, but Mojo Yarn is especially suitable for small patterns. Tying tips: I highlighted the body segmentation by using nylon ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
