Hi guys, Because it's quieter today at my office, I had time to make some new flies. So I invite you to guess what I used, from which bird :) cheers, Lucian
New jig hook -Demmon XTreme T6 BL
A new hook model is available in the TroutLine store: Demmon XTreme T6 BL Jig Hook. It is a jig type hook with a high quality carbon steel and a very sharp point. The design makes this model interesting: the eye of the hook is in a plane perpendicular to that of the hook shank and ...
Black PT Stimulator Jig Nymph
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 ...
Video – Tying a Juicy Jig Nymph
The Juicy Nymph is a highly effective yet simple fly that is easy to tie. This generic fly pattern imitates the olive-brown colored nymphs found in European waters, making it an excellent searching pattern that can attract both trout and grayling. One of the things I really appreciate about this fly is how simple it is ...
Tying Step by Step – Olive Juicy Jig Nymph
Juicy Nymph is a simple fly, easy to make and efficient. Like any other generic flies, this model represents the nymphs in European waters that swim and whose olive-brown colors are predominant. This makes this model a good searching pattern and effective for trout and grayling fishing. At the beginning of the season when the waters ...
Fishing in Slovenia 2023 – Part 2
In the morning, we woke up feeling like we had just won the lottery - that is, if the lottery prize was a copious breakfast and hot coffee. We were in a state of lethargy and well-being, which was fortunate because it was cold outside and we didn't want to move too fast anyway. Jan ...
Tying Thread: Textreme Midge Thread – 75DEN
I received at Troutline some spools of thread from the Midge type made by Textreme Italy. I was impressed by the quality of this thread and the way it behaves while using it. Here are some personal observations and some technical descriptions based on those of the manufacturer: The Midge Thread 75 denier is a versatile ...
Fishing in Slovenia 2023 – Part 1
First off, let me just say that I'm not exactly Shakespeare when it comes to English. I learned the language on the fly, and only after I graduated from school. Back in the "good ol' days of communism", foreign languages weren't exactly a hot commodity. If you were good at math or physics, the language ...
The Scud Nymph-A Powerful Weapon in Your Fly Fishing Box
The freshwater shrimp, gammarus shrimp, or scuds, as they are commonly known, are a native freshwater crustacean found in rivers, lakes, small streams, and ponds. These little creatures play a vital role in freshwater ecosystems as they are detritivores and may also consume algae, mainly diatoms. In addition, scuds are considered an indicator species for ...
Black Zonker Streamer – tied with Muskrat
Black, white, and dirty white or cream-colored streamers are widely recognized as the most effective streamers in fly fishing. These colored streamers are essential for any angler's fly box, although there are times when other colors might prove more effective ( olive, yellow or brown olive for example). here is my black version of zonker streamer ...
