Tying Video – The Legendary Italian Pettirosso Killer Nymph!

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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 ...

Yellow and Partridge Spider

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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 ...

For beginners: Pine Squirrel Nymph & Red Ribbing

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 ...

Small Baetis

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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 ...

Crippled Emerger for Sight Fishing – Tied with Mojo Yarn & CDC!

I haven’t posted in a while, and I want to explain why. I’ve been dealing with some serious frustration with WordPress. I'm getting hundreds of spam messages every day, and on top of that, I can't properly edit my text while writing. Because of this, I have to write everything in Word or somewhere else ...