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 ...
Nothing too fancy to say—this super simple fly, often called a Frenchie by American anglers, is a minimalist variation of the classic Pheasant Tail, tied as a stimulator. It has everything you need: a well-proportioned tail for balance, pheasant barbs in the body for that natural brown tone, and a thorax made of synthetic dubbing ...
The Yellow & Partridge Spider is a traditional North Country pattern that continues to prove its worth on modern rivers. With its sparse yellow body and soft partridge hackle, this fly perfectly imitates emerging insects and drowned duns, making it deadly effective during hatches. Ideal for upstream or across-and-down presentations, it shines in both fast riffles ...
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 ...
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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