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 ...
Hi guys, this week I took some time to sort through and select a few batches of squirrel skins. As many of you know, here at Troutline we offer dubbing from three different squirrel species. I picked out the nicest colors and made some fresh blends. I kept the most popular mixes and made a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
