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Martin's Mundane
Crane Fly

Simple: The crane fly or daddy longlegs is a simple insect with some very distinct characteristics, in particular the very long legs, which are a key ingredient in any crane fly pattern. This pattern uses two materials and is dead simple to tie.
Follow the instructions here.

GYMF

Yarn: The Green Yarn Mullet Fly. Few flies are as easy to tie, provided you can get a hold of the special yarn used. Martin found the material for this fly in his wife's knitting scraps.
A true treasure trove

This link takes you to "Rackelhanen"

Rackelhanen

One material caddis: It will form legs, wing, body and the perfect silhouette of a caddis. It's a great floater and superb for fast water or as an indicator tied on above a seductive nymph.
See how this old but still-going-strong Scandinavian dry fly is tied.

Go to the article "Secrets of making & fishing strike indicators"

Strike Indicator Scientology

A GFF Exclusive!: This article is the premier in a new series: "Nymphing From Top-to-Bottom: The Untold Secrets". Starting on top, strike indicators aren't just flyfishing bobbers; they do much more, if you know the secrets! Learn an exclusive trick from GFF partner Steve Schweitzer along with
how to make & fish strike indicators.

This link takes you to "Making The Cluster Egg Fly (pom-pom eggs)"

Cluster Egg Fly

Which came first: As you probably know the egg was way earlier than the chicken. This article show you how to make The Cluster Egg Fly (pom-pom eggs) - a very popular type of fly for steelhead and salmon.
See how to tie it in Steve Schweitzer's article

Skip to "Christmas Tree"

Christmas Tree

Danish: Again a 'classic' Danish fly. Actually only uses one significant material: a piece of mylar tubing. Body can be covered with yarn or floss to add color. A really good fly for cold or unclear water. Fish deep and slow in the winter.
See the pattern description here

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