Pictures

Fig 2: Splitting the hackle on the underside for a nice balance (Efly, Luxembourg)

Fig 3: Getting down fast with this fluoro tungsten nymph (Efly, Luxembourg)

Fig 4: Simply and accurately tied Parachute pattern (Fliesonline, UK)

Fig 5: A classic hares ear, combined with rubber legs and bead head (Fliesonline, UK)

Fig 6: Good proportions and materials for this Micro nymph (Fliesonline, UK)

Fig 7: A slightly longer tail helps to balance the heavier thoracic area (Peche truite, France)

Fig 8: The successful CDC caddis (Peche truite, France)

Fig 9: Good visibility through a combined polycelon/CDC wing in this spinner pattern (Discountflies Online, USA)

Fig 10: Irresistible? (Discountflies Online, USA)

Fig 11: Comparadun with balance problems through an arc wing of 145 deg. in stead of 180 deg. The fly is not bilaterally supported.

Fig 12: A low quality hook that easily bends by lifting it with a fingernail

Fig 13: Glued head and loose tying thread in this CDC pattern

Fig 14: A rather sloppily tied Beacon Beige

Discountflies

Peche Truite

Fliesonline

Efly

Shopping flies onlnine

Raoul Kempkes

Small waterfall

On the road again

Russian roads

The author

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