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Frank Sawyer flies

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Published on Jan 21. 2020 - 5 years ago
Updated or edited 5 years ago

Nymphs

In this video I am show actual flies tyed by the famous Angler/River Keeper and Author Frank Sawyer... The Killer Bug, Grey Goose and a Pheasant Tail Nymph/Frank's Bow Tie Buzzer/Midge Pupa.

Originator

Davie McPhail

Classic Czech Nymph

The Czech nymph is a pattern and style of fishing that took the world by storm when it appeared on the scene following multiple international competition successes for the Czech team.

Mar 6. 2025

Bead Head Pheasant Tail

Pheasant Tails are quite possibly the most popular general purpose nymph. I dont think Ive ever gone to a fly shop and not seen a selection of pheasant tails in many sizes.

Jan 30. 2025

Perdigon - Caddis Pupae

Perdigon flies are extremely heavy, boasting a tungsten weighted bead. They are also very smooth being coated by UV resin, so they get down deep in the water, to where the trout are very quickly.

Nov 27. 2024

Knotting Nymphs

Introducing a way of making nymph bodies using elastic bead cord and a knotting technique

Mar 9. 2024

Mini Headbanger

A scaled-down version of the author’s own Headbanger Caddis, a cased nymph caddis pattern

Jan 7. 2024

Chain Worm

An upside-down latex worm, which is easy to tie and very efficient in high and dirty water

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